8 - Friday, May 19, 1995 Squamish NORTH SHORE natives say Victoria's cancellation of gam- bling negotiations with B.C.'s First’ Nations is politically motivated, By tin Noble News Reporter “It is unfortunate the provincial government has taken this attitude, ‘but it is ‘expected’ said Bill Williams, a Squamish Band chair- man of council. The pubiic, he added, may take a dim view ofa special gambling deal for natives. With an election looming. . the governing New Democratic Party may: have decided the best route would be to heed public sentiment. Burrard Band Chief Leonard George agrees. “I's only to -win brownie points ‘for the next election,” George said of the: cancellation. “It’s a lousy way (o campaign.” Victoria's official line for halting negotiations is that the First Nations demands are incompatible with the government's. commitment. to “moderate” gambling opportunities. » Natives were ‘looking for a sig- : nificant‘increase.in the number of. * facilities and vanted casinos which were more like Vegas-style opera- "94 CUTLASS _ "SUPREME OLDSMOBILE ~ North Shore News plan for a casino tions -— large numbers of tible games, high bet Hrnits and slot machines” said Government Services Minister Ujjal Dosanjh. Dosanjh said gaming facilities available to First Nations will be the same as those available fo other British Columbians. Last year, the Squamish Nation announced conceptual plans for a development that could have included a native Indian heritage center, a showease for arts and crafis, a hotel, a restaurant: and a gaming casino. “Phe economic benefits,” suid band Chief Phitlip Joe at the cime, “could be significant — not only for our own employment programs, social initiatives and charities, hut for all the communities in this area.” The band has not made a deci- ‘sion whether the complex will be placed on its lands on the North Shore or in the Squamish Valley. The Burrard Band, which owns land on the North Shore, is ‘alse looking at gambling as a source of income, although no detailed plans are in place, said George. ‘Under self-government, natives will have to consider. all revenue- generating activities to pay for pro- grams and service delivery — including gaming, he said. Sull, he said natives are willing to put gambling onthe table for ‘93 Jeep Cherokee Sport ‘90 Jeep “YJ" Hardtop ‘90 Ford F150 4x4 ‘91 Chevy Ext-cab P/U. | "84 GMC “Shorty” Vandura ‘91 Chevy Astro Pass. Van ‘91 Ford Explorer “KLT” 94 Jimmy 4-door 4x4 ‘80 Chevy Nomad Van Conv’ 89 Tracker 4x4 ‘91 Toyota 4-Runner 89 Cadillac Fleetwood 42 minutes from Second. Narrows - Exit #23 up + . Canada Way Ireaty negotiations, George questioned Dosanjh's and the provinee’s jurisdicdon in gambling negotiations. “Where does he have the right to say whit happens ona reservation)” George ousked, noting the Department, of Indian Affairs falls under the federal) government's jurisdiction, | Meanwhile. independent: West Vancouver-Guribaldi MLA David Mitchell berated the government for pulling the rug out from underneath native bands | iplanning to pursue gambling, . : in B.C. more than 200 native groups forwi irded gambling propos- als to the NDP, he said. The government got the bands’ hopes up, then dashed them. Mitchell said. As a result. Vin worried about tensions created with the native community,” he said, He added those tensions could lead to civil disobedience, George said blockades and protests are an option used by many: groups such as ‘nurses, fishermen, environmentalists and natives (o get the attention ofa slow- -reacting pov- ernment. “UD that's something we fave to do to exercise our rights, that’s what we'll do. But boy, that’s an awful immature way of getting things done,” George said: Details of a provincial gambling policy are to be announced j in June. 81 BUICK PARK AVENUE ; Exceptional one owner car, loaded Public Hearing on: } What's happening in our District ¢ Zoning Bylaw Amendment Pex Hearings are scheduled to provide an opportunity for Council to hear from those who believe their interest in property may be affected by changes to this bylaw, as outlined below. Date: Time: Monday, May 29, 1995 Following the Public Hearings on Bylaws 6749 © and 6750 scheduled to’ commence at 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chamber of Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC BYLAW 8746 - Applicant: “Rezoning Bylaw 1022” “FUR. Paxtort & Associates Ltd. on behalf of Balmoral Investments Ltd. ° Subject Land: Lillooet Road). Proposed Amendment: Lot F, Block 7, DL 612, Plan 20350 (700 old To amend the Zoning Bylaw by rezoning a 97.1 m2 (1045 sq.ft.) portion of the existing pub from Tourist Commercial (C4) to General Commercial (C2), and; ' rezoning a separate portion of the property, from General Commercial (C2) to Tourist. ‘Commercial (C4) as shown on the map. - Purpose: To allow for the development ofa cold beer and wine store by reducing the size of the pub, All persons who. believe their interest in property may be . affected by the above proposal will be afforded an’ ‘opportunity to be heard in person and/or by. written. submission, Written submissions will be accepted up to: the conclusion of the Public Hearings. These’ Public. Hearings are held under the provisions of the Municipal. 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