° : . ; : . . Page 21,March7, 1979 = North Shore News B. Cc. moves fast on air bargains In a swift move Tourism “The new discount fares woe meg: : % rae bh nae : Si ie. B.C. followed last week’s Air are just fantastic,” Veitch oe : : 2 ss sigwins a seroma : Mee -Canada announcement of - said. ; new discount trans-Canada air fares with a statement Canadia \ ms residing east of © Raphimasive Advertsing we Rockies to B.C. to ox -- -would. be - launched -im-- soured spriag- many _splen- mediately. to invite. Canadians. to, visit the west a ronan " “We are probably the first coast this Spring. province in Canada to en- . y “It should bring many . “SPRING COMES EARLY} IN B.C."—with an assist this yearfromAirCanada. se. ® The promotion’s theme ‘Ufe that these Canadians get a ; will be: “Spring Comes Early the message that they: now ‘No province ‘can offer excluding Florida — — will fall For example, a round-trip $209, . while the Montreal- to British Columbia” have a unique rtunity, more than B.C. in terms of to levels “unseen for more .coast-to-coast fare between ‘Vancouver fare normally . at an incredible iin, to anenjoyable vacation during than 10 years” from March Halifax and Victoria will be © priced at $434, will drop to a. Tourism and Smajj discard theircabin fever and the seven-week period. when 27 to May7. - . reduced from $512 to just mere $159 return. Business Development leave the cold of the east to _the discount fares are in | . Minister Elwood Veitch said —1tavel west where the flowers. effect,” he said. senior officials of- his 2f¢ already blooming and * : . \ er where the outdoors can be . In its announcement, Air aeetin, with On cae tt truly enjoyed,” the minister Canada said fares between Me Kir Advertising Ltd. of said. . all North American points — Vancouver, the agency handling the ministry’s advertising account, an hour . after the Air Canada an- nouncement. VSE has its third best year Vancouver Stock Ex- change. made a significant comeback in 1978 — with a trading value of $610.5 million, its third best year. _ FREE business information session Learn About: ¢ Government Assistance Programs * Counselling for Small Business © Training Programs. for Small Business e Financing a Business ~ © Avoiding Small Business Pitfalls if you're operating a business, you may have some questions about financial management, personnel management, working capital, bookeeping. taxation or other con- siderations. f'm Hary Boynton and I'm with the Federal Business Development Bank. The FBDB doesn’t just fend > EMPLOYERS — Here's a chance to add the summer staff you'll need to get those extra jobs done. You provide a worthwile work experience for a young man or woman this summer and the Province. of British Columbia will share the cost of wage: with you. The results marked a 50 per cent improvement over 1977. The only better -years were 1969 ($1.1 billion) and money: it ovides._coun- You'll be-working with the Ministry of Labour to create summer jobs that provide 1972 (784 million). selling and information ‘bout opportunities for BC students and unemployed youth to fearn work skills. It’s a CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 government programs to simple system that requires a minimum of paperwork yet lets you help yourself people who are in business and the economy in a positive way British Columbia businesses of all kinds and or are considering starting sizes can benefit Once your application is approved. you're free to hire any their own business. Harry Boynton eligible young person or take advantage of the Ministry of Labour's computerizéd PLACER . _ relerral service to locate an employee with the taient and interest you require But . DEVELOPMENT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14TH act today The program is available tor a imited time only Should your situation LIMITED PLAZA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL change in the meantime. you are under no obligation Here's how it works 7 P.M. - 9 P.M. | BUSINESSES AND-FARMS NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN that Dividend No. 107 of 25¢ Canadian per Common Share has been declared payable March Informal Refreshments Served No pre-registration For Information Call: 980-6571 The FBOB office is Open 8730-4 30 Monday to Friday Our services are available to everyone. 145 West 15th Street, North Vancouver FEDERAL 7 BUSINESS my DEVELOPMENT BANK yp 1 Mane VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION if your business or farm has been. in operation tor al least a year the Ministry of Labour will help you pay the wages of up to five young people this summer We will pay between $1 30 and $2 50 an hour as our share of the cost HOW TO APPLY — Applications tor tunding are available tram any Provincial Government Agent, Ministry of Labour Ottice or one of the BC Youth Employment 26, 1979 to shareholders Offices listed below of record-at the close of business March 14, 1979 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OD Hallam Secretary February 27, 1979 Vancouver, B C LOCATION VANCOUVER ISLAND REGION Courtenay: 576 England Avenue V9N 5M/ Nanaimo: 66 Front Street V9R SH? 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Paul Sect viv 264 Nelson: 601 Front Street vil 486 Penticton: 30) Main Street V2A 5BA Vernon: 3306 32nd Avenue vit 2M6 LOWER MAINLAND REGION Abbotsford: 20! 2630 Bourquin Wes! v2S 5N7 All Other Lower Maintand Areas: 4946 Canada Way V5G 4J6 NORTH REGION 334 4403 753-6683 387 1431 426 2283 374 0078 763 924) Jo2 6378 492 Teal 542 1397 653 7497 291 2901 DOWNTOWN PROGRAM Dawson Creek: 214 10401 = 10tn Sueet VIG 2H9 182 5296 Prince George: 1663 victona Street V2t 214 (Local 224. 22%) 562 B13) Small Business Seminars At Robson Square Smithers: 3883. 2nd Avenue VOs 2NO - B47 4229 errace: 4548 Lakeise Avenue VBG IPB 635 4997 Monday, March 12th - HOW TO INSURE A SMALL BUSINESS Willams Lake: Ste +123 Borland Street V2G IRI 398 8258 FOR LIFE, DISABILITY AND RETIREMENT From all other areas, Call Operator tor Zenith 2210 (toll free) and an application form will be mailed to you ‘ Jim Rogers, a focal insurance consultant and author of the book “Life In- APPLICATION DEADLINE: : surance for Canadians”, details what the Small Business owner needs to BUSINESS/FARMS j know about insurance. He'll cover various aspects of Small Business Life MARCH 12, 1979 insurance, Disability Insurance and Retirement Insurance. NOTE Al apphcations recewed by the deadhne date will be Caretully considered for tunding Tuesday, March 13th - HOW TO WRITE AND DESIGN A NEWSLETTER What are the basics of writing and designing a newsletter or flyer? How can you make simple promotional material more attractive to the reader? Find out from Nick Russell, 1978 winner of the B.C. Business Communicator’s Award of Excellend for Newsletter Production Province of British Columbia Ministry of Labour frngigyment Opportunity Programs Contact us at Vancouver Community College Continuing Education Ministry of Tounsm 324-5323 or 324-5324 and Small Business Development