12 - Friday, Nov. 29, 1992 - Nornh Shore News Mitchell considers legal action against columnist WEST VANCOUVER. Garibaldi Liberal MELA David Mitchell said Monday he is considering taking legal action against a Province newspaper political columnist over two recent columns in which it was revealed that Mitchel! had a meeting with Premier Mike Harcourt. In his columns, Brian Kieran suid Mitchell had met with Har- court and told him thac the B.C. legistature should elect its speaker and that he would be interested in the job. A second column written by Kieran suggested that Mitchell was interested in workings on U.S. president-elect Bill Clinton's potit- ical team, And while Mitchell has denied he is interested in’ che speaker's job or working with Clinton, Harcourt has been quoted ay say: ing Mitchell did talk to him about the spetker’s post. Inan interview fast) Friday, Kieran said he stands by his vol- unins. But Mitchell said there was nothing seeret about his meeting with Harcourt, “The premier and f had a 10- to [S-minute chat about several things, including the concept of an elected speaker. In my view, that (meeting) has been blown way out of proportion. “Tm not sure who Mr. Kieran's sources are. I've never had a con- versation with Kieran. Mitchell said some of the things Kieran had written were untrue, Mitchell has been criticized by By Surj Rattan News Reporter Liberal leader Gordon Wiisen for failing to tell the rest of the Lib- eral caucus chat he was going to meet with Harcourt. But Mitchell said he meets with cabinet ministers al the time on a number of matters and felt there was no need to inform bis caucus that he was going to talk with Harcourt, “There was nothing secret about the mecting. Mr. Kieran is nove accountable for his sources. 1 wn not iaterested in the speaker's job and this idea of me wanting to join Bil Clinton's team: is just so absurd," said Mitchell, But Kiertn said when the story first broke that Mitchell had met with Harcourt, Mitchell denied the meeting took place. “Thea he (Mitchell) did adinit it but said the speaker's job was never discussed. Now he’s saying the meeting didi take place and that he did discuss the speaker's job,’ said Kieran. He added that he is not worried about Mitchell taking legal acdon against hint, Excellent Sourdough Bread and delicious Cakes & Pastries 4 922- 7o5s * of equal or lesser value SATURDAY NOV. 21 10:60 | SEWLUTIONS! fs XMAS STOCKINGS ’ Made using felt # INVISIBLE ZIPPERS 4 Installation techniques % POTPOURRI Make it and take it % TAILOR’S TOOLS Time saving, for professional look “Att. Mitchell just has to po back and look at the reporting of my cofuma and the reporting of Camtdian Press subsequent te the cohonn,”* said Kieran, Asked why be has never bathered too speak oto Mitchell, Kieran replied: ho have never cared to speak to Mr. Mitchell on this because EF trust myo sources. | choose who E speak to. The con- firmation (that the meeting took place) by the premier proves that | was coghe,” said Kieran. Valhalla Fleece Jackets - made in B.C. Non pilling Warm/dry insulation Daypack One of our favourites > Contagt Loskes sunt SE BS 8 Op ticana bed id EYEWEAR STORE ‘ 1230 MARINE DRIVE (PEMBERTON PLAZA) 986-2220 6 locations to serve you OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Waterproof /breathab Outech ‘sheil ‘Jackets‘and: Best footwear value anywhere! a z + 5 Sierra-Lite A proven performer! The largest selling street/trail/ Mtn. Bike shoe in Canada! Not all sizes & colors. -| Hi-Tec ‘Mt. Diablo’ Numerous additional features for just a little more All sizes available! Waterproofi Breathable Pull-On Pants Made in B.C.