BC heroin treatment program to continue despite ruling
Roger Smith reports that British Columbia will keep its heroin treatment program running despite a Supreme Court decision striking down compulsory treatment as unconstitutional. Bert Hoskin of Alcohol and Drug Mission says capacity at Brannen Lake remains low and the ruling complicates referrals, but he rejects claims the program is dead and pledges to pursue alternate entry methods while awaiting federal amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Bert Hoskin
Iesc, Alcohol and Drug Mission
Wedeis Vel
Dai Eenaral
B.C. Supreme
Hoskin
Brannen Lake
Ottawa
NDP
Dennis Cocke
Bob McClelland
David Crombie
Allan McEachern
Les Bewley
Commission
Halloween safety tips for 1979 checklist
The Canada safety council outlines twenty Halloween safety tips for parents and children. Wear light colored costumes with retro reflective strips and keep outfits short to avoid tripping. Use masks carefully and carry a flashlight. Travel in groups, adult supervision for young children, curfews, stay in familiar neighborhoods, do not enter strangers' homes, and inspect gifts at home before eating.
Northern College Offers Various Community Classes in October
The notice outlines new and rescheduled programs at Northern College and partners beginning October 16 to 24, including Mechanics for both genders, Woodworking, St John Ambulance First Aid, Jazz and Yoga, and English for New Canadians. It mentions community support and ongoing debates over heroin treatment funding and policy, with provincial and federal figures discussing compulsory referrals and court-ordered treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Massey
St. John’s Ambulance First Aid
Don Titus
Yukon debates province status and taxes rises
Yukon residents fret provincial costs as debate begins on taxation and finance. Legislation on income tax, a cabinet salary report, and a possible sales tax loom as Chris Pearson leads a Progressive Conservative group. Commissioner Ione Christensen’s resignation triggers a finance minister appointment.
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Whitehorse
Yukon
Pearson
Ione Christensen
Christensen
September B C Rail carloadings show modest fall this year
BC Rail reports September carloadings at 12 011, down from 12 266 a year earlier. For the first nine months of 1979 shipments total 118 582 versus 117 585 in 1978. Wood chip traffic rose in September while lumber shipments fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
The World’s Biggest Cheese Exhibit and Political Pay Increases
A Perth Ontario tale recalls Lanark County’s 1893 world’s largest cheese, six feet high and 22,000 pounds, left dangling in Chicago after a floor collapse. The column shifts to Ottawa era pay hikes, noting cabinet salaries rising to 24,000 and MLA pay up, citing extra duties from territorial elections and party work.
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Perth
Ontario
Lanark County
Ottawa
Conseil Pour l’ Unite Canadienne
Chicago
Lanark
Canada
John Fisher
The
Council For Canadian Unity
Thank You Note to Dawson Creek and Chetwynd Hospital Teams
A patient expresses gratitude for kindness shown during a hospital stay at Dawson Creek Hospital and Chetwynd Hospital. Appreciation extends to Dr. Boorman, Dr. Craven, nurses, flowers, cards, gifts, visitors, prayers, and especially Troy Wilfur and Dennis Martin.
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Dawson Creek Hospital
Sam Boorman
Dr. Craven
Chetwynd Hospital
Troy Wilfur
Dennis Martin
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Rodeo Grounds
Fieit
College
Parkman
Lights College
Hoskins
John Russell
Brannen Lake Centre
Nanaimo
Russell
Vic Parsons
B.C. Rail
Jake Epp
Epp
Dave Porter
Council For Yukon Indians
Attacm. Gop
Legislative Assembly
Evangelical Free Church
Don Herb
Church of Jesus Christ
D. Embree Contracting
Matt Art Manufactured
Chetwynd, B.C
Chetwynd Plumbing
A. Daniluck
British Columbia
Land Surveyor
Rushant Site
Foothills Building
Prince George
Ron
Yenching
Chetwynd
Larry Ethier
Bozarth
Dave Knowles
R. & N. Construction
General Contractors
Backhoe Services
Astro Novelties
P.O. Box
Hudson Hope
la Boutique de l’Agnelet
Hart Highway
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