BC Weightlifting seeks athletes for winter games
The BC Weightlifting Association invites potential athletes for the BC Winter Games and the Canada Winter Games in February 1991. Open to all ages born 1971 or after. prior experience not required. Training camps, competitions mostly outside BC, and contact details for Steve James and Gerry Richardson provided.
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BC Weightlifting Association
Shawne
Steve James
Gerry Richardson
Prince George
Store closure tied to union wage costs at Safeway
Alf Flett of Nanaimo notes another Safeway store will shut due to high union wages. Reference recalls the IWA strike of 4 1/2 months in 1986 and its settlement after Bill 19’s 1988 enactment, underscoring that outcomes depend on conditions and timelines.
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Safeway
IWA
Alf Flett
Nanaimo
War Amps Launches Fall Message and Programs
The War Amps marks 68 years with a new campaign From Generation To Generation and returns labels. It highlights CHAMP and PLAYSAFE programs, Matching Mothers, and other child amputee support efforts. Readers can request information at The War Amputations of Canada Victoria address or call toll free 1 800 268 8917.
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Ampss
Playsafe
War Amps
Canada
Oak Bay Avenue
Station
Victoria
ChetwyndEmployer Silent On Drug and Alcohol Awareness
A local letter complains that Chetwynd's major employer did not advertise in the Drug and Alcohol Awareness supplements, despite community concern over on‑the‑job intoxication. The writer urges businesses to address substance issues and notes funding news for regional awareness efforts.
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Chetwynd
Fantasy Gardens praised by columnist for beauty and value
A Vancouver columnist extols Fantasy Gardens as a first class destination, surpassing many, including nearby spots. The piece highlights serene landscapes, artistic plant forms, and long hours by Lillian Vander Zalm, noting the garden’s compelling charm amid contemporary bustle.
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Bill Vander Zalm
Fantasy Gardens
Butchart Gardens
Lillian Vander Zalm
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Women's Resource Society
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Sharon
Women’s Centre
CSS
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Joe Hardbody
Chetwynd Motor Inn & Harries
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