19 - Friday, Octobor 15, 1993 - North Shore News Public sees Young Offenders Act as part of problem - NVC’s Clark |, ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING A NORTH Vancouver Cily councillor says the Young Of- fenders Act (YOA) is considered by many community members to be a major contributing factor (o local youth violence and crime problems, Coun. Rod Clark made the comment in connection with his Tecent request for a mtyor's task force (o immediately investigate violence in) North Vancouver schools following a recent con- frontation in which a Carson Graham Secondary student (CGSS) was assaulted with a meial pipe. Said Clark, “This is something that is happening three blocks from my home. And when it gets that close, Clark gets on tne ball .. ['m not afraid to take on the big issue (of the YOA)." Said Clark, ‘If we delve into this and find, yet once again, the By Anna Marie D'Angelo News Reporter problem flies at the foot of the Young Offenders Act, maybe that will be the catalyst for change, because what Pm hearing in the community is exactly that." Clark said issues of — safety rather than education quality are convincing some parents ta con- sider sending their children to private schools. Clark said he received more than 15 calis of support for the violence tisk force in’ one day from parents and aeighbors. “T's not a question of whether we have a problem, We have a problem,’' said Clark, A Grade 12 male Lranian stu- dent was hospitalized on Oct. 4 after he was struck with a metal pipe, Three native youths, one aged 15 and two aged 16, wert charged with assault causing badily harm and assault with a weapon in con- nection with the beating. Clark said he knows students who are afraid to walk to school. And he argued that CGSS's size — it currently enrols 1,100. stu- dents — did not necessarily have anything to do with the likelihood of violence at the school. See Multicultural page 44 CAPILANO - HOWE SOUND Sponsored and hosted by THE WEST VANCOUVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Tuesday, October 19, 1993 7:30 p.m. ‘West Vancouver Secondary School Auditorium 1750 Mathers Avenue West Vancouver, BC Information 921-6103 @ ROYAL BANK Gr | Va , Our New 6 Month Convertible Term It gives you an unbeatable combination of high flexibility at our lowest 6 month fixed term mortgage rate. And, you can convert to a longer closed fixed term of | to 7 years, including RateCapper, anytime during the 6 month period without penalty. Our New 7 Year Term It makes planning and budgeting easier because you have the security of knowing what your mortgage payments will be for the next 7 years. Switching Is Free At Renewal Time Until November 15, 1993, switch to us and we'll waive the $85 switching fee. And we'll guarantee no legal fees when you switch your existing mortgage to us. rae C8 meant RN em Af Sound Advice From Our Mortgage Specialists When it comes to custom-building a mortgage to meet your needs, our trained professionals can help. Talk to them about our full range of mortgage terms and options. For complete details visit a Royal Bank branch or call 665-8613 in Vancouver or toll-free 1-800-663-2193 in British Columbia. More Canadians Choose Royal Bank For Home Mortgages. Our New RateCapper™ Mortgage RateCapper combines the savings and flexibility of a variable rate mortgage with the security of a max- imum fixed rate. It protects you if rates go up. Helps you save if rates go down, because you can never exceed your established RateCapper 5 year fixed rate. Our New Rainy Day Option™ It allows you to skip principal and interest pay- ments for up to 1 month once ina twelve month period when unexpected expenses make sudden demands on your cash flow. “Skipped” payments can be repaid at any time in addition to our normal 10% prepayment policy. Save $$$ When Buying A Home Until November 15, 1993, apply for a new mort- gage and we'll pay $150 towards the appraisal fee * Rate in effect September 27, 1993. Rate subject to change without notice. when you purchase a new home. ™ Trade-mark of Royal Bank of Canada.