Provincial workshop helps Dawson Creek entrepreneurs start home businesses
The Provincial Government hosts a Dawson Creek workshop for aspiring home based business owners. Minister Dave Zirnhelt notes 130000 self employed in BC and aims to boost success rates. Session at Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce Office October 24 from 9 am to 6 pm, fee 35 dollars, topics include business selection planning marketing and pricing. A follow up for existing home businesses will also be offered. For info call 783-4868.
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Dawson Creek
Ministry of Economic Development
Small Business and Trade
Dave Zirnhelt
Zirnhelt
British Columbia
Immigration history marks Canada’s 125th anniversary
The text notes Asian immigration rising from five percent to 16 percent between 1986 and 1986 and cites 6,435,436 total immigrants to Canada from 1945 to 1991. It mentions 1871 census as the first to show French as the largest immigrant group, Port Royal’s 1605 settlement, and 1608 Quebec. It also highlights urban growth in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver postwar.
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Canada
Port Royal
Quebec
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
Small Business Week 1992 Highlights and Launch
Small Business Week 1992 runs October 25 to 31 and is led by the Federal Business Development Bank and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The program features conferences, trade fairs, seminars, workshops, and luncheons drawing over 100,000 participants. The national launch occurs October 20 in Halifax with notable officials and the FBDB Young Entrepreneur Awards recognizing one entrant per province under 29.
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The
Federal Business Development Bank
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Week
British Columbia
FBDB
Lower Mainland
B.C
Halifax
Nova Scotia
B C grants land to Pouce Coupe for park
The Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks has granted a 0.35 hectare parcel to the Village of Pouce Coupe for a park. Formerly held by Transportation and Highways, the land was given through the Free Crown Grant Program which supports conservation and recreation. Last year 480 hectares valued at over $5 million were granted under the program.
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Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks
Pouce Coupe
Ministry of Transportation and Highways
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Bening
Chamber OF Commerce
Pinecone
the Elks Hall
Little Prairie
Federal Business Banque Fédérale Development Bank de Développement
Vern Sullivan
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