Shirley to Seek Re election in Chetwynd Aldermanic Race
Shirley seeks re election as alderman in Chetwynd with three seats up for grabs at the Municipal Office on November 17. Incumbent Bob Shirley is the only filed candidate. Tem ple and Hoover have not yet filed. Nominations close October 29. Voter eligibility includes age 19, Canadian or British subject status, residence in Canada six months, province six months, municipality three months, and district residency or property within Chetwynd.
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BC Minister Announces More Roadside Inspections After Rogers Pass Check
Transportation and Highways Minister Alex Fraser says three more comprehensive roadside inspection programs will be conducted in BC next month following a large scale operation in the Rogers Pass section of the Trans Canada Highway. Among 973 heavy vehicles examined, 416 passed, 381 needed minor repairs, and 176 were ordered out of service for major defects. RCMP issued 466 traffic tickets including 62 seat belt violations and 35 warrants. James A. Doswell of Delta was named chairman of the Provincial Tourism Advisory Council to coordinate public and private sector tourism efforts.
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Recreation corridors advance across British Columbia trails
Canadian funds rose to 1.3240 per US dollar at noon while the British pound slipped to 1.6001. In New York the Canadian dollar traded at 0.7553 and the pound at 1.2085. BC ministers promote recreation corridors along the Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail and parts of the Thompson and Upper Stikine rivers. The Princess Marguerite carried 252,934 passengers, up 7,395 from last year, amid a challenging season. A $300 million federal provincial forest regeneration plan is advancing to political talks within two weeks, aiming to reforestation, spacing, and stand improvement over five years.
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Chetwynd Chronicle Highlights Past Local Happenings
A retrospective week notes Chetwynd teams placing second in Provincial A volleyball two years ago, Small Business Week funding, airport improvements, a $2 500 vandalism reward, and gifts to the hospital. Five and fifteen years back recount staff hires, new management, stadium talk, and community projects.
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Newspaper publisher shuts after spiralling costs in BC
The W E Dunning Publishing Company which produced The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Gazette has ceased publication. About 36 full time staff lose jobs though Maple Ridge News may hire many. News plans to boost total weekly circulation to 100000 with a 48000 Sunday edition and a 32000 Coquitlam edition next week. The Gazette began in 1919 as one of BCYCNA’s oldest community papers.
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Child car seats save lives in British Columbia
The British Columbia Health Ministry highlights the danger of unrestrained children in vehicles. Across Canada about 4,000 under five are injured or killed yearly in car accidents. BC sees seven deaths and 480 injuries among under six annually. Regulation since 1972 and 1974 improved safety, with growing use through hospital loaner programs, public awareness, and widespread availability in stores.
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