Jobless Lineups Stir Vancouver Welfare Debate
Vancouver welfare recipients queued downtown after a Social Services letter warned 40 000 people they would lose benefits by August 23 without proof of job hunting. Offic es saw lines over 100 as critics called for better support while minister Claude Richmond defended actions and urged in person verification. A claimant detailed hardships from dietary needs payments and dental care delays.
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Vancouver
Social Services Ministry
Sheila Baxter
People On Welfare Advocacy Group
Sharon Bellie
Social Services
Claude Richmond
Richmond
Sue Beaulieu
Camp Tamarack Acknowledges Media Support for 1989 Programs
The Camp Tamarack Association thanks the editor for media publicity that boosted attendance. The integrated camp runs weekly overnight and day programs, drawing youths and seniors from Peace River, Hines Creek, Fairview, and Ft. St. John, expanding its Peace Country presence with high demand.
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Camp Tamarack Association
Camp Tamarack
Peace River
Hines Creek
Fairview
Ft. St. John
Science World thanks Chetwynd Echo for Indian Days support
The Science World Science Squad expresses gratitude to the Chetwynd Echo for time and consideration during Indian Days at Moberly Lake. Thanks to the newspaper’s support, Science World moves closer to recruiting British Columbians into science. An invitation with complimentary passes is extended. Watch for the Science Squad in 1990.
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Science World Science Squad
Chetwynd
Science World
British Columbia
Tumbler Ridge
Moberly Lake
Hudson's Hope
Chetwynd Publishing Ltd
Pioneer Place
P.O
B.C
Canadian Community Newspaper Association
British
Meech Lake Accord Draws BC Criticism in Letter to Editor
Elmer G. Wiens argues in a letter that the Meech Lake Accord undermines federal provincial unity in Canada. He faults elite negotiations led by Prime Minister Mulroney and Norman Spector and urges Premier Vander Zalm to call an election on the Accord once new ridings take effect.
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Quebec City
Canada
Minnister Mulroney
Norman Spectora
British Columbia
Social Credit
Norman Spector
Senate
Supreme Court of Canada
Vander Zalm
Meech Lake
BC update highlights new mine and industrial projects
Mount Milligan near Mackenzie will open late 1992 creating about 400 permanent jobs, with Continental Gold Corp and BP Minerals Canada sharing ownership. A Prince George wood mill upgrade will save 100 jobs with a $4.5 million project funded by $2.3 million in government loans. Other items cover codling moth eradication, BC Hydro transmission planning, natural gas bus engines, aquaculture study funding, Tree Island Industries expansion, and Whistler Centre events generating $9.1 million in early 1989.
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Mount Milligan
Mackenzie
Continental Gold Corp
BP Minerals Canada
Prince George Wood Preserving Ltd
Tree Island Industries Ltd
Richmond
Western
Canada
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Tristan Hilderman
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Kylee Haining
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Jenny Muir
Meech Lake Accord
Elmer G. Wiens
Okanagan
Columbia-Shuswap
Kootenay
BC Hydro
Kelly Lake
Clinton
100 Mile House
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ASST
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Sue Houde
Darlene Evans
Kim Doerksen
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