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From luxuries to necessities in Canadian homes
Statistics Canada notes rapid rise of VCRs microwave ovens and cable TV as common items. In 1983 6 percent had VCRs rising to 45 percent by 1987. Microwave ovens jumped from 5 percent in 1979 to 43 percent in 1987. TV ownership near saturation with 98 percent at least one set. Dishwashers and air conditioners remain less common. Freezers grew to 57 percent in 1987. Cable TV in 67 percent of homes, pay TV at 10 percent in 1986. Two Pee Wee Reps hockey games at Chetwynd Recreation Centre: Chetwynd beat Fort St John 8-3 and 6-2 with players Gauthier Cardinal Berg Girard Schemenaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statistics Canada
Canadian Social Trends
Canada
Chetwynd Pee Wee Reps
Fort St. John
Chetwynd Recreation Centre
Chetwynd
R. Gautheir
K. Berg
C. Cardinal
S. Schemenaar
M. Girard
M. Cardinal
R. Gauthier
C. Brough
S. Schemenaur