Editorial It's a question of the past
Maureen Gammon defends the Chetwynd Echo amid a split with a rival paper in town. She argues the two papers coexist, ads fund content, and staff strive to report facts while defending their commitment to the community in Chetwynd. Continued on page three.
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Old Age Security pensions rise in October
Federal Old Age Security Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouses Allowance will be increased in October to match changes in the cost of living. Health and Welfare Minister Jack Epp announced September 12. Adjustments occur every three months via Statistics Canada's CPI. The OAS pension for 65 plus rises to 320.08. GIS and SPA amounts also increase for various eligibility groups. WSPA also increases to 626.90.
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Jack Epp
Statistics Canada
CNIB Launches Eye Appeal Campaign Across BC and Yukon
The CNIB kicks off its annual Eye Appeal from September 25 to October 8 to support services for about 8,900 blind and visually impaired people in British Columbia and the Yukon. The effort, led by 4,000 volunteers in nearly 100 communities, urges donations to sustain counselling, employment placement, aids, Braille library offerings, and technology.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNIB
British Columbia
Yukon
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