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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1977
Page
2
The article notes Dr. David Mason and his staff have worked in Chetwynd providing a visiting dental service, praised for courtesy and realistic fees. It urges residents to support establishing a permanent full time dentist and housing for providers to avoid frequent travel and long waits.
Premier Bennett led a two week British Columbia economic mission to London Paris and several European cities with Finance Minister Evan Wolfe. Officials and businessmen in Europe showed strong interest in BC trade, investment, and expertise. The government expects solid orders and future missions to build on early steps.
The National Citizens Coalition calls for decertification of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers arguing bad faith bargaining and lists CUPW demands including a 30 hour week, high raises, multiple holidays, and overtime pay. Volunteers and depots across Canada are organized to keep mail moving during a potential national strike.
The Health Minister announced the upcoming influenza vaccine program targeting A Victoria and B Hong Kong strains for the third week of October. Free vaccine will be provided for all ages with chronic respiratory or kidney disease and for those 65 or older, with emphasis on care homes where outbreaks spread quickly. Local announcements will guide how to obtain vaccination.
PRAHTA promotes exclusive distribution of Pot O Gold brochure in northern British Columbia Region H. Chambers may order up to 1000 copies on consignment and receive Region H two dollar coins, with payment only after sale. Contact PRAHTA Region H coordinator for details.
Council reviews a by law granting licenses to salesmen from roadside vehicles. Ald Schmok suggests licenses require selling from private property. Action to curb dog packs at Windrem Elementary follows a complaint by Principal Mr Conn after a child was bitten. Swiss ski lifts can move 1 million skiers per hour.
The piece argues unemployment can be reduced without inflation by using an Employment Tax Credit program. A 25 percent tax rebate for each new employee up to about 2900 per worker would lower the price of labor. Government revenue from taxes and contributions would exceed the payout, making ETCs cheaper than other job-creation methods. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business urges Ottawa to adopt the plan.
Don Marshall argues that provincial seatbelt laws infringe personal freedom and reflect government overreach. He cites accidents and deaths as reasons against coercive morality, contending society should not force belt use and criticizing enforcement, while defending individual rights and skepticism toward government statistics.
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