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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1921
Page
4
The Times reports Ontario adopts a bone dry policy by a substantial majority, banning liquor sales by government or private individuals. It questions enforceability with a minority of about two hundred thousand and notes parallels with British Columbia’s experience under Prohibition.
The piece argues for up-to-date bunkering plants at British Columbia ports to handle coal shipments from Vancouver Island and mainland mines. It notes government and railway commitments to support Prince Rupert and Vancouver handling facilities, amid broader regional notes on northern BC secession talk and improving financial tides.
Cumberland United defeated Nanaimo City 1 0 to advance to the McBride Shield final, with Campbell and Strang excelling for Cumberland and Horne causing danger for Nanaimo. Nanaimo pressed late but Cumberland’s defense, led by Walker in goal, held firm in a clean, well contested match at Nanaimo.
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