Z NEWS photo Cindy Goodman Coho cop FISHERMEN using iflegal hooks and fishing in restricted areas had best watch out for Kurt Schumacher and his fellow Wilderness Watch volunteers. The group works with the RCMP and conservation officers to nab violators. Fisheries Renewal reports FISHERIES Renewal EC’s annual report for 1998-1999, which out- lines the accomplish- meats of the Crown corporation’s first year of investment, was released recently by Fisheries Minister Dennis Streifel. Lower Mainland projects have ranged from habitat map- ping on the Seymour River to estuary restoration = on Steveston Island. Other pro- jects included: & coho field sampling on the Lower Indian River; & a series of wate nology training se: @ aud public awareness ies 5 and @ habitat restoration of Lower kson Creck. Highlights of the annual report —available at include: ; 88 investments of $9.3 million in more than 300 projects in four programs that met the corporation objectives of more fish, new fisheries, higher value and more work; @ formation of 16 partnership ‘groups throughout B.C. to deliver $6 million in 232 salmonid renewal prograni projects; total value of all projects invested in: $30.6 million; @ investments in the creation of more than 1,600 part-time jobs, the majority targeted at First Nations and unemployed fishermen and women; @ invoivement of 125 First Nations bands; 8 492 volunteers mobi salmonid renewal project: 53 kilometres of stream habitat restored; @ 9.5 millicn smolts and fish isheries Renewal BC, one of the province’s newer Crown corporations, was founded in 1997 to help revitalize the fish- ery and fish-dependent com- munities. © 100 minutes anytime * Call Waiting * Call Forwarding ° Three-way Conferencing ‘Available on one year plan from Cantel" AT&T. with a monthiy service fee of $20 or greater. Limited time offer. See n-store for details, ORogers Cantel inc. “AT&T Corp. Used Under License. $ Nolda $18 oh Park Royal Shopping Cestre South Tel. 913-0335 S17 LOCATIONS. TO'SERVE-YOU Students win gold TEN students who had per- fect scores in the June 1999 Grade 12 provincial exami- nations are being awarded gold medals of excellence, Education Minister Paul Ramsey announced recently. Two focal students among the provincial winne: Benjamin Steinberg, of Sentinel secondary in West Vancouver is the winner of a wold medal and a $2,000 scholarship. Warda Yoma, of Flandswoith rth Vancouver is the win- 100 scholarship. ntte extend avy con- gratalations to all of these stu- dents, as well as their families, because excellence in educa- tion beains in the home,” said Ramsey. “These young people are great examples of what a strong public school system with high standards can do to meer the reve needs and interests or al} students.” In 1999, provincial schol arships were awarded to eligt- Me students who achieved a standard ministry score of 1,700 of higher in their best three subjects. All 10) gold medal students scored three pertece scores totalling 2-400. Albof the zold medal win- Ners are going O11 tO Pust-see- ondary studies in’ programs and the sciences. have won entrance and other scholarships as well. The top 20 students in the province receive $2,000 scholarships, while all other winners re $1,000. The used by students to help with the costs of their post-sec- ondary studies. ancouver Chamber Choir | JON WASHBURN, CONDUCTOR 1999—2000 Season HIGHLIGHTS include Handel’s Messiah, Songs of Heaven & Earth and Heartsonys, plus outstand- ing guest artists CALL 738-6822 for your free brochure and receive a discount coupon for the Bistro ar the Lazy Gourmet. ‘02: e Drive: 985-4 Nahe 1.CUnig Friday 4 Saturday wei DIDeryi 40's & FABULOUS — Biting 4’ mean Mat Live with the "Stink Finger Pe mes Ladies CNight Brought to you by Vex Hard Women only until 11:00 - Male exotic dancers _hosted by Mark GROOVE _ Hip-Hop, R & B, Rap w/DJ Double D great prices