racia NORTH VANCOUVER Dis- trict Council has agreed to par- ticipate in an “anti-racism workshop us part of its com- mitment to a community out- reach: program aimed at new Canadians. — NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT: COUNCIL ‘By Martin Millerchip ! Council will also meet students cenrofled in the English Language Training Program’ through ‘North Shore Continuing Education and “host an evening forum for mem- bers and leaders of the franian community, The moves implement one of the three Multicultural Taskforce rec- ommendations adopted: in March 1994 after a ‘total of 39 recommen- dations | were presented.’ Council will review ‘the remain- ing 36 recommendations in March 1996." ‘A total of $8,000 was approved for the outreach program and some translation of municipal brochures. - ‘Monday night ‘saw council agree to participate with senior staff in an anti-racism’ workshop organized by the North Shore Multicultural Society. Stall say the initiative is intended to help council and staff become more knowledgeable of ways to eliminate barriers within the munic- ipality (hat prevent equal treatment and full participation of residents and staff, ' Amove by Coun, Pat Munroe to change | the title of the workshop to ane on “ractal harmony and integra- tion” was defeated, Munroe said the workshop ought to be an opportunity to emphasize “the positive aspects that inmmi- grants bring to our community.” But Coun. Pam Goldsmith-Jones pointed out that while words are important and powerful it wasn't council that was organizing the workshop. an Goldsmith-Jones © said there wasn't much point in accepting an invitation and then saying you'd rather attend a wedding thin a funeral. : Coun. Janice Harris agreed, “Lam not interested in organiz- ing a folk-fest. | want to know where we are now and what the bar- riers are,” * said Harris. “It is time to sit down and talk with people about what they want to tatk about,” added Mayor Murray Dykeman, Details of council's other two Hivetings are not yet finalized, but ain evening forum with selected members and leaders of the Iranian community is intended to help council better understand the issues and concerns of the largest non- English speaking ‘segment of the North Shore's population, tolerance sought in the Raglish Language Training Program is intended to inform coun- cil of the issues and concerns facing new Canadians when their com- mand of English is limited. North Vancouver School District figures for 1993-94 show that 13.22% of the student population spoke a language other than English 2401 Granville: 8 1194 Marine NV Meeting! with students enrolled at home. 732-4287 __987- 524 HE City of North Vancouver is reviewing the current land use designations of its Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for the Queensbury & 7th commercial area, indicated on the; imap below: Study. Area Boundar | East Keith Road OFFICIAL COMMUNITY, PLAN SPECIAL STUDY Two public events have been scheduled to allow for public i input into this process: ; 1, PUBLIC. OPEN HOUSE: oo Date: November 29, 1994 between Noon and 8: 00 p-m.: Location: . City Hall Foyer, 141/West 14th Street... 2. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Date: December 12,1994 at 7:30 p.m. rpeaon City Hail Council Chamber, 141 West 14th Street ‘ Final Days Are Here The Final Offer. Open a new term deposit or add new : funds to'a renewing one. And, you -cart earn our best bonus interest. Here’s how the bonus works - for new funds: : *Rates subject to change without notice -and applies to new funds. 1/2% Bonus (min. $1,000) 3/4% Bonus (min. $10,000+) The Choice Is Yours. , All one year (non-redeemable) deposits are eligible. Everything from Term “Deposits to RRSPs and RRIFs. Offer Ends December 10th! Hurry and ask for all the details at | any one of our 9 full service branches - from Burnaby to Whistler.* Or, call 986-4321::