Status quo is worst option for cannabis
Ottawa reports that the Narcotic Control Act has not deterred cannabis use over 15 years. More than three million Canadians are using cannabis and 50,000 yearly convictions are for simple possession. Authors argue legalization with licensed consumer co operatives could curb the black market and raise revenue, while decriminalization or partial legalization pose different flaws. Health risks should not alone drive policy. penalties are not a cure.
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Ottawa
Canada
Addiction Research Foundation of
Foundation
Government urged to inform homeowners on gas conversion risks
Ottawa is urged to warn homeowners about condensation risks when converting from oil heating to natural gas or electricity. Bob Platts and Gus Handegard say a national survey is needed to gauge regional climate differences and a federal program to educate on condensation control, heat exchangers, and chimney exhaust use.
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Ottawa
Bob Platts
Scanada Consultants Ltd
Alan MacEachen
Platt
Gus Handegard
National Research Council
Mrs Paulin Shields Appointed Director of Nursing at Chetwynd Hospital
Mrs Paulin Shields named director of nursing by the Board of Management of Chetwynd General Hospital, taking effect November 1 1980. A Victoria Hospital Halifax graduate, she served six years in the Canadian Forces Medical Services and previously worked at Holy Family Hospital Vancouver and Halifax. The Shields family moved to Chetwynd in 1970, and she has been on staff as Head Nurse since the hospital opened in 1971.
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Paulin Shields
Chetwynd General Hospital
Shields
Victoria Hospital
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Canadian Forces Medical Services
Holy Family Hospital
Vancouver
R. Shields
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Hospital
Ottawa eyes mandatory fuel allocation plan in national shortage
A federal emergency board proposes a mandatory allocation system under the Energy Supplies Allocation Act. It would control petroleum products nationwide with priority for health care, police, fire, ambulance, and essential services. Comment period opens. regulations would apply only during declared emergencies.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canada Gazette
Education week and local council election wrap up in Chetwynd
Two years ago in Chetwynd Education in the Community was the theme for a professional development day with nearly one hundred participants. The day featured remarks by Joan Mauerer and Dr Allan Newberry, followed by group sessions to identify problems between schools and the community.
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Sesson
Chetwynd Teachers Association
Joan Mauerer
Allan Newberry
Bennett
M.L.A
Don Phillips
Foothills
Hasler
Grizzly Valley
B.C. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Sky
Chetwynd
Willard Dunn
Carl Schmok
Eligble
Carl Schmik
Malcolm Calliou
Moberly Lake
Ernie Pfanner
Bill Macauly
Peace River Memory Lines and Distant Telegraphic Links
The excerpt recalls Peace River area life with trees like the Poplar and Balm O' Gilead, and recounts the Widmark family moving mail service to Little Prairie in 1934. It notes Eliz born after arrival, weekly mail runs 40 miles round trip, and letters shared among siblings. It ends with boundary changes affecting 60 to 65 telephone users and reduced charges.
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Peace River
Windrem
Widmark
Bob Nicholson
East Pine
Little Prairie
Wilbert
Jean
Joyce
Bobby
Elis
Roseneau
Pine
Groundbirch
Tuscolla Mountain School
Television Schedule Fragment From Huntley Street to Grey Cup Night
A dense TV grid lists programs across morning to late night on CBC and affiliates. Entries include Morning sign ons, News, Rockford Files, nature docs, sitcoms like Hee Haw and Mork, sports, and a Grey Cup game, with anchors such as CBC National News and Night Final. The schedule features varied shows including Sesame Street, The Muppets, Stars, and classic dramas.
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Rockford Files
John Allan Cameron
CBC
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Steve Hunter McCquueen
Ed Wallach
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Alan Bates
the Rose
Walt Disney
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Legion
Auxiliary
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Signon
Huntley Street
Mr. Dressup
Deck
Bob M Wicks
Barney Miller
Mark & Mindy Flappers
McMillan & Wife
Hee Haw
Ladies Man
Ritters Cove
W.E.R.P
Tommy Hunter
Dallas
National News
Circle Square
Fantasy Island
Charlies Angels
Five Star Theatre
Rex Humbard
Fort Edmonton
CBC News
Terry Winters
Walt Disney Beachcombers
the Muppets
Super Special
Home Fires
Marketplace
Man Alive
CBC National News Night
Final Five
Star Theatre
Mrs. Oliver
Tempo
Front Page
Challenge News Magazine
Watson Report
Reach For the Top
Happy Days
Three's Company
Fifth Estate
Testament of Youth
National News Night
Final
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