Two theft-related incidents keep RCMP and court busy A NORTH Vancouver man charged with possessing a stolen van on Aug. 29 and sen- tenced on Aug. 30 for an unre- lated charge of stealing a hack- saw blade was arrested less than two months later allegedly breaking into a car. ree roeeeren enmess By Anna Marie D'Angelo News Reporter William Thomas Reynolds, 33, Was arrested in the 100-block of West 2st after police allegedly caught hint “in the midst” of dam- agigg the steering column of a 198 t Ford Mustang. A North Vancouver ROMP spokesman said police were tipped off to the £1:30 pun, incident by a phoneeall. Reynolds is charged with attempted theft of property valucd greater than $1,000 in connection with the Oct. 1f incident. At the end of August, Reynolds was charged with another theft-relat- ed offence after a Burmaby man spot- ted his neighbor's stolen van being driven in the 100-block of Riverside Drive in North Vancouver, Parks proved popular MORE THAN six million visits were made to provincial parks in July — the most ever for any one- month period of time in B.C. histo- ry, B.C. Parks announced recently. Compared to the same time last year, provincial park use increased 42% during the month of July, breaking the record for monthly attendance by over one million visi- tors. Overall attendance for 1994 is up by 20%. eassurance for seniors (North Shore) dur- ing the week of Oct. 19-26 we will be offering you: * A free hearing test conducted by a Board Certi- fied Hearing Instrument ‘Prac- titioner, to deter- mine precisely what you’re hear- ing and what you are not! A demonstration of Beltone’s Deep Insertion Hearing instru- ment, You will be amazed at how tiny modern hearing help can be! This is Bel- tone's smallest and most sophis- ticated instru- ment available, the INVISA. Free 10 point hearing aid check-up ~ we'll clean, adjust and inspect your hearing aid (any brand ) absolutely free. ¢ 1/2 Price Battery Offer — buy one package of bat- teries and receive 50% off on the second package of bat- teries. Governmant fcanced Hearing Instrumant Specialists and Audiologists; registered undar the Hearing Aid Act B.C. FREE 10-point B Hearing Aid § Checkup We'll clean, adjust, and inspect your hearing aid (any & brand) absolutely This comprehensive audiometric evalua- tion will determine precisely what you're hearing and what you're not. free. t Vo PRICE Buy one Batteries and receive 50% off on the second | package of atteries. ei Package of : Police arrested (wo ten and one wornan in connection with the ined dent. Reynolds, the alleged driver, was subsequently charged. There was a warrant) lor Reynolds’ arrest when the van was Stopped by police. The neat day Reynolds appeared in North Vancouver provincial court on another thelt-related charge. He pleaded guilty to stealing a hacksaw blade belonging to the local Zellers store on June [3 Judge Bilt Rodgers sentenced Reynolds to one day in jail in rela- tion to the Zellers theft. As is the case of most one-day jail semences, Reynolds had alreads served the sentence inca sheriffs cell before court proceedings. Reynolds’ pext court date in North Vancouver is Oct. 26 on the Misting charge, The van eharge is scheduled to be heard on Dee. 6 in Burnaby provincial court. Ted White, M.P. #302 1200 Lynn Valley Rd. North Vancouver V7I 2A2 Telephone: 666-0585 Fax: 666-0509 QUESTION PERIOD Question Period is probably the most interesting part of the day for casual watchers of the Parliamentary Channel. The legislative debates usually contain more substance but it takes a lot of dedication to sit for hours in front of the television hoping to see some meaningful discussion. | can recommend Question Period if you would like to get a quick overview of the issues of the day. THE TIME AND STRUCTURE The Parliamentary Channel broadcasts five during the day and usually repeats the broadcast during the evening. Turn to Channel 36 on the North Shore at 1iam Monday to Thursday and 8am on Friday (Vancouver time) to watch the live broadcast of Question Period. The first 15 minutes of the hour are dedicated to Member's Statements. These are one minute Speeches by MPs on topics of their choice. It is relatively easy to book time for a Member's Statement so t have already made a number of them. My topics have included Canada’s financial situation, taxes, the Liberal candidate selection process, and the Young Offenders ct. At quarter after the hour, the leader of The Opposition, presently Mr. Bouchard of the Bioc Quebecois, leads off with the first question. Strictly speaking, questions are supposed to be directed at “The Government” but both Bouchard and Preston Manning usually target their § questions at the Prime Minister. The Opposition Leader is permitted three questions in a row during which he will usuaily try to § develop a theme. He is followed by another Bloc meriber who can ask f two questions, often continuing the | theme developed by Mr. Bouchard. The floor then passes to the Leader of the Reform Party, Mr. § Manning, who is also permitted three questions in a row. Question privileges then alternate between the Bloc and Reform for the rest of the hour. Occasionally questions | are permitted from Government MPs but these frequently appear to be arranged so that Ministers can make policy announcements. AN EXAMPLE We regularly joke in Parliament } that Question Period is well named | because the Government never gives any answers. Here is an example from the Hansard record of September 26, 1994. Judge for | yourself whether we got an answer. Elwin Hermanson, Reform MP: “Mr. Speaker, the finance minister has refused to rule out new taxes on RASPs. On Friday further alarm bells rang right § across Canada when the Secretary of State for International § Financial Institutions also refused § to rule out (these new taxes). It is time to clear the air, so | ask the Minister of clarification. Has he ruled out new taxes on private sector and public | service pension plans?” Hon. Paul Martin, Minister of Finance: “Mr. Speaker, we have made it very clear that the essence | of the consultation process § requires debate with Canadians as to the tradeoffs and as to the measures they eventually expect | the government to take. It would be to preclude that process for me to engage in individual comment on any suggestion at this time.” Finance for ¥ AT CAP Oct 19, 1994 So you want to write a book Before starting your memoirs, coukhook, travel book, or biography, you'll need tu know how te weite it quickly and correctly, and how to find the right publisher. Join author and columnist Crawford Kilian for this one day workshop, Selling Your Nonfiction Book, Saturday, October 29 ($140 including lunch). Contact Extension Programs at 984-4901 for information or registration. &» Empty Wail Space? Shortage of Cash? Students of Capilano College's [lustration and Design program are having an art sale of reasonably- priced paintings, which will be on exhibit at the Ferry Building Gallery-Ambleside Landing, 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver. The exhibition runs from October 25 to November 6. All money raised will allow the third year students to make an educational tour of New York City’s galleries and museums. > Free Students Workshops The Counselling department at Capilano College is offering several timely free workshops for students. On Tuesday, October 25, Daniel Frankel will discuss Surviving Midterm in J building, room 102 from 12:30 pm. to 2:36 p.m. Suki Soho will lead a three part workshop on Self Esteem and Women, M building, room 101, beginning November 3 and continuing on Nov. 10 and 17. » The Capilano Review Launches “The Wicit” The Capilano Review is celebrating the launch of it’s fall issue, “The Hlicit,” at the Malcolm Lowry Room on Saturday, October 29 at 9pm. Readings by local writers Grant Buday, Jen Lam, and Barbara Parkin will be followed by the music of Lux Indigo. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. The Malcolm Lowry Room is at 4125 East Hastings Street. For further information contact Michael Turner at 685-0143 CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purcell way North Vancouver British Columbie 986-1911