Deadline for 20% tax rebate extended to August 15 – August 1, 1892
Because the volume of trade has decreased, the deadline for receiving a 20% tax rebate will be extended to August 15. All material used in the new sewers (except Portland Cement) to be a product of British Columbia. $10,000 placed to the credit of the School Board.
Smallpox quarantine lifted – July 28, 1892
New Westminster to lift smallpox quarantine on Monday – July 23, 1892
Council unanimously backs smallpox quarantine against Victoria – July 22, 1892
Labour Day to be granted as public holiday – July 18, 1892
Dr. Harold appointed Vancouver health officer – July 13, 1892
Vancouver and New Westminster Councils urge formation of Provincial Board of Health – July 9, 1892
Joint meeting of New Westminster and Vancouver City Councils to prevent the spread of smallpox from Victoria and other suspected ports. Provincial Government urged to form a Provincial Board of Health to coordinate vaccinations.
Deadman’s Island not to be used for quarantine – Jun 27, 1892
Temperance societies insist on Sunday closing. Lawn sprinkling hours restricted until the new water main is put in. No food or refreshments to be sold in Stanley Park or along the Park Road. Committee appointed to find a site for a new hospital for contagious and infectious diseases.
English Bay bath houses may never be built – June 13, 1892
English Bay Bath Houses question was deferred, as the available budget was not sufficient. Federal Minister of Marine offers to pay 91 cents per day for care of sick mariners in the city hospital. BC Department of Lands and Works refused Deadman’s Island for quarantine. Book budget for the Library to be paid in a lump sum.