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DON FOXGORD Director, Industry Marketing OPEN TO THE PUBLIC You're Welcome to Join us for Lunch and Participate in our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Don't forget to bring some brochures so we can distribute them in our upcoming Trade and Travel Shows | | Drugs given to drug addicts VANCOUVER (CP) — Four more doctors in British Columbia are under investigation for prescribing large quantities of drugs to addicts. A probe is already under way into the prescribing practices of a New Westminster doctor, On Tuesday, Dr. Craig Arnold, registrar of the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons, confirmed that another four are under scrutiny for prescribing Talwin, Ritalin, and other drugs. “We are attempting to deal with instances where there have been an abuse of prescribing privileges,” said Arnold. The prescription drugs are fre- quently sold illegally on the street. The drugs are not compatible and not prescribed together. Talwin, a brand name containing By CasNews Staff A consumers group plans to oppose West Kootenay Power's proposal to build a $32 million oil/gas turbine plant at Oliver when the application goes before the B.C. Utilities Commission later this month. The Kootenay-Okanagan Electric Consumers Association says it has been researching the oil/gas turbine proposal and has built a “strong case” for the public hearings that begin Nov. 22 in Oliver. “UtiliCorp, the American owner of West Kootenay Power, wants to build a plant that spews pollution into the Okanagan faster than any other industry in the valley instead of buying clean hydropower from B.C. Hydro,” Don Searlett, spokes- man for the consumers group, said in a prepared release. “Why such foolishness? Gov- ernment regulations permit UtiliCorp to extract over $2 million annually for its American Shareholders if it builds the plant, money that would remain in Canada if the power were bought from B.C. Hydro.” West Kootenay Power spokes- man Jack Fisher declined com- ment on the consumers group, noting: “Only the facts will be considered by thé commission.” Scarlett questions why Utili Corp managers should care about pollution in B.C. “They don't live in B.C. and they regard West Kootenay Power as a vehicle for profit,” he charged. Scarlett said the consumers group's opposition will centre around concerns about pollution, West Kootenay Power's econ- omic arguments and the “util ity’s apparent lack of interest in viable alternatives.” Group opposes plant The hearings are expected to take two or three weeks. Scarlett adds that the 8,000- member consamers group is as “strong as ever,” thanks to funds it, received through a recent newsletter and fundraiser. Scarlett also pointed out that the consumers group will con- tinue to monitor West Kootenay Power, though he admits it is a “lot of work for a volunteer organization like ours.” “We have to do it because the Mulroney and Vander Zalm gov- ernments allowed the foreign takeover —the first of a Canadian hydroelectric utility in history. We hope the next fed- eral government understands that foreign takeovers, espec- ially of critical industries like power utilities, threatens Can- ada’s economic future and are unacceptable to most Canadi- ans.” the narcotic p » is a de- pressant that can be legitimately prescribed for severe headaches. Ritalin is an “upper,” a controversial stimulant prescribed to hyperactive kids, and used to treat narcolepsy, a sleeping disorder. Charges of unprofessional conduct may be laid soon against one or more doctors, said Arnold. If found guilty by the college, doctors could face disciplinary action ranging from a reprimand to the loss of their li- cences. Police and streetworkers are ap- plauding the probe. Downtown youth worker Roscoe called it “good news.” Staff Sgt. Larry Smith of the Van. couver police department's drug squad said the selling of Talwin and Ritalin is an area of “drug abuse that’s really hard for us to police.” Police say one doctor under in vestigation prescribed 680 Talwin to one patient in two months. The same patient got another 400 Talwin from another doctor. A prescription for chronic pain averages 40-100 tablets a month “It's like going to a candy store,” said one addict. The probe was launched last summer after complaints by police, a druggist and B.C. Pharmacare offi cials Allan When it comes to doing business with the world we're the engine-— not the caboose. In a Province as big as West Germany, France and Britain combined, transpor- tation is an essential part of doing business and creating new jobs. That’s one reason why 10 forest products companies are investing $850 million to build, upgtade or expand their mills along BC Rail’s interior line from Quesnel to Fort Nelson. The fact that this is one of the most constructive years for the area’s forest industry means an additional 120 train- loads of B.C. exports in 1989 for BC » > A Together. A Better BC. For more information about B.C.’s expanding economy, contact your MLA, your nearest Government Agent, or write to the Ministry of Regional Development, Parliament Buildings, Victoria V8V 1X4. len tt FOF Rail, a company that already has 900 people at work in the region. What’s more, these new investments are keeping B.C.’s $12 billion forest industry a world leader, ensuring that when it comes to doing business with the world, B.C. is the engine, not the caboose. PESTICIDE SPRAYING Growers ease use KELOWNA (CP) — British Col- umbia fruit growers are moving away from routine spraying of crops — both for economic and ecological reasons. “In the ‘60s we used to kill everything,” says Helmut Ardnt, a district horticulturalist with the pro- vincial Agriculture Ministry. “Now we tolerate more pests and disease.” Instead of repeatedly spraying chemicals that kill virtually all pests, the fruit industry employs biological and organic methods of control, under the umbrella of integrated pest management, to reduce the number of sprays and make those used more effective. “Growers don't want to spend the money on spraying,” says Gerald Geen, president of the B.C. Fruit Growers Association. Spraying can cost as much as $210 a hectare, with some growers using up to 15 sprays a year. Integrated pest management can reduce the number of sprays to three or four, saving growers thousands of dollars a year. Governments say strict testing ensures all agricultural chemicals licensed in Canada won't harm people, if they're used according to directions. FEELS CONCERN Despite that, there's a growing international concern about the use of chemicals on food. Supermarkets in California are advertising pes ticide-free products and Ontario wants to cut pesticide use in half by the end of the century. Grower Wayne Still says while people want food grown without pes- ticides, there isn't enough to go around. Even if there was, Okanagan growers don’t have anywhere to sell it, said Still, president of the Simil- kameen-Okanagan Organic Produ- cers’ Association. “We haven't established a proper distribution network in our own back yard,” he said. Pesticide-resistant bugs, not con- sumer support, are the main impetus behind integrated pest management. No pesticide will kill all of any species of pests. Those that survive become resistant to the spray. For example, the pear psylla bug i to ch i there.” Edwards says the health risk to applicators is an incentive to cut use. “They just get tired of puking their guts out,” she said. Bi 1 control offers another has become Many pear growers are giving up and tearing out their trees. By varying the types of chemicals they use, growers can increase the effectiveness of each spray. Species- elective sprays also ensure the sur- vival of predator bugs that eat other bugs without damaging fruit trees. “You need balance,” says Linda Edwards, owner of Integrated Crop Management Services. “You have to select the spray that will do the least amount of damage to the orchard and the people who live approach Apple scab fungus, for example, is resistant to two chemicals previously used on it. Consequently, different varieties of apples resistant to the disease have been developed and are used in eastern Canada and the United States. Another example is the coddling moth that attacks fruit trees. Re- searchers have duplicated the chem- ical composition of the insect’s hor- mones, which are then used to at- tract the male moth to traps. United Church studies proposals TORONTO (CP) — The United Church and a group opposed to the ordination of homosexuals have developed a series of proposals that could end a deadlock over the issue. But both sides are refusing to reveal details of the proposals pend ing further study and debate, offi- cials said Tuesday. Church administrators and mem- bers of the Community of Concern — the main group oppposed to ordain ing homosexuals — met for 10 hours Monday debating the issue, church spokesman Doug Flanders said. The result was a list of recom. mendations both sides are now evaluating, he said. “We really can’t say more than that. There was some progress made, but the executives on both sides must have a chance to consider their options.” At a news conference later this month, church administrators will reveal the recommendations and an- nounce whether they will be acted upon, he said. ity of Concern said their group will likely comment on the recommendations at that time as well. Debate has raged over the ques tion of homosexual ordination since the church's General Council adopted a statement on human sexuality in August. The statement, endorsed at a con ference in Victoria, recognizes the rights of gays and lesbians to apply for the ministry. But the Community of Concern feels the statement will allow prac- ticing homosexuals to become minis- ters — a concept most church mem- bers oppose, said Rev. Kenneth Barker, Community of Concern na- tional secretary. 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November9, 1988 Ag No nukes policy harmful OTTAWA (CP) — Declaring Can- ada a nuclear weapons-free zone would defeat the goals that peace activists want to achieve, says a study released by the Canadian Cen- tre for Arms Control and Disar- (S CASTLEGAR SAFEWAY groups, partial support in the Liberal party and the endorsement of major church groups and labor organiza. tions. The study by researcher Shannon Selin says the measure would be largely symbolic while Canada con- tinues to rely on the nuclear deter- rent of its allies in the North Atlantic aty Organization, It's unlikely the western military alliance would continue to include Canada in consultations. on nuclear weapons policy and disarmament, she predicted. Selin, who participates jn Canada disarmament ambassador Douglas Roche's consultative group on arms _ control, says NATO solidarity on major strategy policies has always been considered an important part of deterrence. The nuclear forces ‘of the allies have played a role in keeping the peace in Europe for more than 40 years and sparing Canada another world war, she said. harms relations “The resultant injury (of a nuclear weapons-free zone declaration) to Ottawa's relations with Washington and other capitals of NATO could stymie Canadian arms control diplo- macy by consigning Canadian dip- lomats to the periphery of nuclear weapons-related consultations and negotiations. “Canadian should not in good eon- science expect to remain under that alliance’s nuclear umbrella without undertaking any of the risks or re- ibilities inherent in maintaini that umbrella. Working with the allies to reduce NATO's reliance on nuclear weapons would be a more responsible ap- proach, she concluded. The centre’s executive director, John Lamb, said the Ottawa think- tank on defence and disarmament sues doesn't believe declaring Can- ada a nuclear weapons-free zone would enhance either global or Cana- dian security. The study also challenges the government to come up with fresh ideas on defence and disarmament rather than “travelling along with the pack” as it has done in the past, Lamb said in an interview. “East-West relations are at a crossroads and the relaxation of U.S.-Soviet relations have thrown NATO nuclear policies into disar- ray,” he said. “The game, after years of stagna- tion and confrontation, is getting in- teresting. The possibility exists for Canada to show some leadership within NATO, to influence the debate and push things in the right direction.” A Canadian nuclear weapons-free zone would prohibit the develop- , testing and construction of nuclear weapons and their associated equipment in Canada. It would also ban the transpor- tation of nuclear weapons and equip- ment through and within Canada and would outlaw the export of goods and materials for use in the construction and deployment of nuclear weapon- ry. 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