Privatization shake-up in British Columbia
Maureen Gammon reflects on Premier Vander Zalm’s Opportunities BC Privatization Plan Phase one targets BC Hydro Gas Rail and R and D divisions plus government operations affecting about 35,000 workers and 3 billion in services. The piece warns of union conflict, unemployment risk, and broader market uncertainty as privatization expands across ministries and sectors.
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Opportunities BC
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Rail
Research and Development
B.C. Systems Corporation
Ministry of Transportation and Highways
G.A.I.N
Ministry of Social Services
Safety measures to curb exploding refillable pop bottles
Harvie Andre announces joint program with Canadian Soft Drink Association to protect consumers from exploding family-size bottles. Standards will discard worn bottles and a warning label CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE HANDLE WITH CARE will appear on 750 mL and 1 L bottles. Public awareness campaign to promote safe handling.
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Canadian Soft Drink Association
Andre
Abortion debate letter cites unborn child rights
A reader argues against abortion, asserting the unborn fetus is a person with rights under the Charter and detailing medical milestones at 6 1/2 and 12 weeks. The letter condemns rape exceptions, questions safety, and lists four abortion methods, urging preservation of fetal life and criticizing feminist abortion advocacy. The page also includes a reader Q&A about film sequel cast changes with examples.
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Leisure Centre referendum eyed for November elections
The Mayor reports provincial approval for the Leisure Centre Swimming Pool project with regional district referendum planned for November 21. Both municipal and benefitting area electors will vote together. estimated annual taxes range from 60 to 2600 dollars depending on property class. Jean Hicks chairs the Swimming Pool Committee which pushed the project forward.
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Letters to the Editor Submissions Guidelines
The newspaper invites letters from readers on local topics with the author name and address. Letters must include a written signature and cannot be anonymous. The editor may condense or reject submissions and will return them in unusual cases. Drop off at Echo Office or mail to Box 750 Chetwynd BC VOC 1JO.
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50Th Avenue
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Chetwynd, B.C
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Tebe
Unisex
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Crystal
Sandy
Jeanine
Alcoholics Anonymous
Chetwynd Al-Anon
Chetwynd Hospital Ladies Auxiliary
Jackfish Lake Community Association
Tansi Friendship Centre
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