the worl: Gutsige... Job rate unchanged OTTAWA — More Cana- dians were out of work in December than in the previous Thonth but the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for the month remained unchanged.*.» -~ Statistics Canada set the December, ‘1983, rate at 11.1 per cent Friday- while the.mumber of unemployed rose to 1,321,000, about 0,000 more than the figure for - November. That’s still 173,000 fewer unemployed than were registered in Dec. 1982 according to the government agency. In B.C,, the province’s: - unemployment rate. drop- ped from 13.9 to 13.6 per cent in December while Vancouver’ S rate. went from November's 12 per cent to 12.7 per cent. Changes set for schools? VICTORIA —’ There are already fears being ex- pressed about what a discussion paper on education, slated to come out this spring, will pro- pose for B.C. According to Education Minister Jack Heinrich, the discussion paper will Propose sweeping changes to the educational system. Heinrich favors province-wide exams for Druse dash grade 11 students as well as grade 12s, a tightening of the curriculum and teaching more compulsory - subjects that stress the bastcs. BCTF vice-president Pat Clark, agreeing that there would be widespread acceptance of a harder school curriculum, has ex- pressed fears that such a move would make getting an education more difficult. peace plan BEIRUT — What ap- peared to have been pro- gress made toward peace for Lebanon was dashed by Druse Mostem leaders here Thursday. Druse leader Walia Jumblatt has rejected a proposal that called for disengagement of Chris- tian and Moslems fighting in and around Beirut. Jumblatt said the plan was a ploy for the govern- ing Christian Phalange party to take control of Moselim areas Of the city. THE OPTICAL DEPARTMENT OF LONDON DRUGS PRICES CAN'T BE BEAT ! THE OPTICAL DEPT. OF LONDON DRUGS WILL MEET OR BEAT THE ADVERTISED PRICE OF ANY OPTICAL COMPANY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SHORE. 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Supplementing his weekly column will be up to date reports on mayor professional games of the B.C Lions, Vancouver Canucks, the Whitecaps, as well as a wide range of scores and stories from around the world of sport Our Monday sports section with its scoreboard, personality sketches, and action photos should satisfy even the most dedicated local sports buff The thriving field of amateur sports on the North Shore will still be covered by our Wednesday and Sunday editions Tuesday Today the feature focus moves to People and Lifestyles. In this ‘Target f-dition’ we will offer interviews with some of the people who make our community so rich and vibrant tach Tuesday edition will tnclude an intimate look at someone of prominence and interest -- from politicians, to fashton designers, to even your neighbors The Tuesday News will also include short, stimulating updates on noteworty personalities world wide Thursday The Entertainment world gets the spothght today when we present current news from the world of glitter and glamour The who, what, when, and where of the ever changing entertainment scene, locally and tntemationally. will be supplemented by profiles on entertaining personalities Thursday is the day when movie theatres change the ftlrns so we'll be providing movie reviews for the first time as well as reviews of the latest plays, art shows. musical events and related happenings. Friday Our Target E-dition this day will be devoted to the Business Community and Real Estate Investment analysis and stockmarket news will be highlighted as well as prominent North Shore business leaders Bul Ryan, long time journalist and tnvestar, will write profile pieces each week on people of note in our business community while keeping readers up to date on stock market trends and offering tips Our unique target approach to our four new editions ts the answer, for readers who can key tnto thetr specific areas of interest and for advertisers who can target thetr specific market more accurately More about our daily with a difference from Advertising Director Tim Francis on Wednesday VIER WERE OP PURETTES RANE WE RY YATODmwRR sunday news Bob Graham Associate Publisher north shore news 1139 Lonadale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H4, 985-2131