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JANUARY 30, 1991

George North Chair Established at Capilano College

Following an initiative by the B.C. Teachers Federation, a
new endowment has been set up in honor and memory of
prominent labour leader George North and his commitment to
labour education and the interests of working people.

The George North Memorial Fund committee and the North
family have requested that the funds be used to endow a George
North Chair in Labour Studies at Capilano College. It is the first

Healthstyles
February is Heart Month

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in B.C.!

- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels

- Lack of physical activity
- Excessive weight
- Alcohol abuse

All contribute to heart disease.

The B.C. Heart Health Survey (1989) indicated a high
rate of these risk factors present in the population.

So do yourself a favor by leading a Heart Smart Life.

- Walk at least 2 1/2 hours a week.

- Eat a healthy diet low in fat and high in fibre.

- Maintain a healthy body weight.

- Do not smoke and limit alcohol intake to a maximum
of two drinks daily.

- Visit your physician for regular check-ups.

- Take time to relax and express your feelings.

The creation of the George
North Chair in Labour
Studies, from left to right:
Doug Jardine, President;
Marie Jessup, Bursar; Betty
Merrall, Coordinator of

_ Labour Studies; Mrs.

. George North; George North
| Jr; and Ken Novakowski,
President of the B.C.

| Teachers Federation.

chair to be established in the British Columbia college system,
with income providing for scholarships, bursaries, workshops and
other special projects related to the Labour Studies Programme.
All donations to the fund will be matched by the college with
assistance from the Provincial Matching Endowment Program for
post-secondary education.

North worked as a labour journalist and educator before
joining the staff of the B.C. Teachers Federation in 1975. He also
worked for the Allied Fishermen’s Union. He played an
instrumental role in creating improved working and learning
standards and achieving full collective bargaining rights before
being stricken with cancer in 1989.

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Wanted to buy—any make/model small pick-up truck in
good-excellent condition; extended cab and canopy preferred but
not essential (as I have a certain price range in mind). Call or E-
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For sale - foosball table—commercial quality. Has coin-
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entertainment, $390 OBO. Also, to decorate your family rec room
- English Pub Sign - 37” X 49” - ““Whitebread—Chetham Arms”
with dragon illustration. $175 OBO, Carol Noonan, local 2121 or
929-8203.

Attention Wine Makers—The Public Relations Department
has three cases of empty 1.5 litre and 750 mm wine bottles to
give away. If you’d like them, call local 2903 or stop by room
All19.