Ad censure is ‘wimpy From page 4 and controlled by political par- ties. “There are many people in the province who have opin- ions, ideas, interests and feel- ings that can't find a voice through a political party,” said Speck. The News could face a $5,000 fine and one year in jail for not registering as a sponsor before placing a political advertisement. . The penalty for exceeding the $5,000 ad limit is a fine of 10 times the amount spent above the limit. The deputy chief electoral officer was busy last week sending out “it has been brought to our attention” notices to other media outlets. Cariboo Press president Bob Grainger said he has received the same ietter con- cerning ads placed in 17 papers with a readership of about 200,000 people from Vernon to Kitimat. “All the freedoms that we stand for in this country are totally blown out the window with this (Election Act),” said Grainger. “Whether it is $5 or $50,000, it still steps on our rights and freedoms.” NEWS photo | Paul McGrath Goodbye waves NORTH Vancouver District Fire Services’ Steve _}'Bush, 52, went out'in a splash in honor of his \ retirement on May 17. Bush worked 30 years: . ARE. YOU REPRESENTED? Grainger said that B.C. Elections was acting “wimpy” when it came to backing up what they believed was a vio- lation to fair elections. No court injunctions were issued attempting to stop any of the ads from being pub- lished again. North Vancouver-Lonsdale NDP MLA David Schreck. 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