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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
2
A Cumberland Islander column argues newspapers have improved in accuracy and fairness over a quarter century, noting reporters seek balanced coverage, while readers push back against intrusion and sensationalism. It opines sober, careful reporting elevates journalism and fosters optimism.
In Courtenay on February 3 Mr. E W White of the Comox Agricultural and Indust trial Association leads a pruning and fruit tree care class. The first session was held in the Agricultural Hall under the horticultural branch of the Department of Agriculture.
Senior classes under Mr. G. W. Stubbs and Miss A. Hildebrand attended a practical lecture arranged for Tuesday afternoon in Mr. T. Booth's orchard. Mr. White delivered the talk clearly and engagingly to the students.
Courtenay council discussed the 1926 Municipal Revenue By law providing for trade and business licenses. Passages included public weigh scale park debentures and plebiscites. The night policeman salary was approved at 90 dollars monthly. Dr. Butters was re appointed Health Officer. A government wharf renovation was postponed to the next Trade Board meeting. A delegation report from Victoria on Island highway surfacing offered cautious optimism for progress this year.
Clinton unable to attend due to illness. W McLellan on sick list tried to join but did not enter festivities. Dancing ran to 2:00 a.m. with Chas Parnham Dave Roy H Murdock as musicians. Les Moody Courtenay aided the orchestra. James Walker and W Whyte served as masters of ceremonies.
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