4@ — Wednesday, September 16, 1998 — North Shore News Nine-year saga nears conclusion § From page3 The dea! would see LMPL’s assets divid- td among Southam Inc. and Madison Venture Corporation, LMPL‘s current owners. However the agreement has yet to be approved by the competition tri- bunal. The tribunal is expected to meet in November. News publisher Peter Speck said that until the tribunal gives approval, the deal is tentative. “The wheels of bureaucracy grind paraphrasing Friedrich von Logaw’s 17th century uttenng, “He's not over until it’s over and when it’s really, uly over 1 myself will be glad, very glad. It’s been nine years.” The tentative deal sees Southam assum- ing full ownershir of LMPL in exchange for the North Shore edition of the Real Estate Weekly and several other papers which will be handed over to Madison. The proposed Madison properties are to include the Whistler Question, Squamish Chief, Business in Vancouver, The Employment Paper as weil Lillooet. Under the terns of the agreement the North Shore edition of the Real Estate Weekly, although under separate ownership, will continue to operate under its current name. It will alse benefit from the Real Estate Weekiy chain's distribution and on- line edition functions. “Compared to having to sell all of the North Shore News or all of the Real Estate Weekls, we think this is a better solution,” said LMPL president and chicf operating officer John Collison last week. exceeding smal! and_ slow,” said Speck, as papers in Sechelt, Powell River and No charges issued in West Van death | From page3 Clerkson said the car was not speeding. It was Jack Clerkson who realized that the car was not slowing down and that it would not stop for the pedestrians. “My husband realized and yelled, but it was too late,” said Patty Clerkson. “My mom and I were talk- ing and being trusting pedes- trans which I will never be again obviously,” she said. ‘The women were thrown 12 metres (40 feet). Newton, of Saltspring Island, took the brunt of the collision. She died of ber injuries at the scene. Clerkson received 2 WV big-box deal yet to From page ft..in total. If developed to its full potential, these numbers could top 2,006,000 sq. ft. ‘Larco. executive Wink Andres recently refused com- ent on the issue..To date no ificant demolition has concussion and a broken rignt leg along with many cuts and bruises. Clerkson was in the hospital for 10 days. West Vancouver Police Cpl. Trevor James said police continue to investigate the traffic accident. No charges have been laid. Clerkson said the 16-year- old West Vancouver driver could have been distracted in a number of ways. She said the teenager and his family have made no statements about the accident. Clerkson fas two sons, one is almost 16 and the other is 17. Said Clerkson, “As a mother, my heart aches for him and his family. He has to bur the final binding lease agreement had yet to be signed. It is knuwn that the deal relics heavily upon Home Depot’s commitment, as the assumed anchor tenant, to sign on the dotted line. Andres also would not com- ment on speculation regarding the $750 million sale of all of Larco’s Canadian assets. Meanwhile, ~ Monday's council decision has members “they can call us and | we will help them resolve their difficulties,” says Sylvia. i i established in Vancouver in 1979 and live with this the rest of his life, but I don’t want him dri- ving until he has either taken another course or some- thing.” According to ICBC staiis- tics, new drivers, regardless of age, are almost twice as likely to cause a collision compared with experienced niotorists. Clerkson said she is aware of two close calls involving pedestrians at the same cross- walk a couple of days after she and her mother were struck. *eanwhile, according to James, a 78-year-old woman was struck by a car on the morning of Sept. 10. She was crossing Marine Drive in a crosswalk at 17th be signed of the Coalition for a Healthy Community (CHC) smiling. Dara MacGowan, group spokesman, directly commen ed Durman for his initiative. “We need cooperation from council,” she said. The anti- big box group has gathered over 14,000 signa- tures on a petition and has col- lected several more letters and notes opposing the develop- ment. we know the materials and how they are used, we thought i it would be a great _ asset: to the sommunity,” says Sylvia, who adds they were the first store to offer art materials on the North Shore. The gallery also carries craft supplies and art materials Street when a 44-year-old man turning feft on to Marine at a green light ran inte her. She sutfered bruising and a possible fracture to her right arm. The woman remaizs in hospital. Clerkson thanks her friends, acquaintances and strangers who live in the com- munity and who helped her family at the scene. Clerkson especially wanied to thank the man who gave her upset hus- band a hug “during his time of need” right after the acci-° dent. inside Lynn Valley Center across from IGA and next to the liquor : store. Our new hours are) ar 99, LYNN VALLEY RD ~NORTH VANCOUVER NORTH SHORE HERITAGE WEEKEND EVENTS SEPTEMBER 387+; TO SEPTEMBER 20TH | _ Sponsored by the City of North Vancouver Heritage Advisory Coins \ NORTH SHORE HERITAGE HOME AND GARDEN Tours” Sunday, September 20, 1998 ~ 1:00pm to 4:00pm: An opportunity to visit a selection of some of the North Shore’ "8 finest: heritage homes and gardens. Tickets are $10 and available up until’ September 18 by calling 983-7351. > NORTH VANCOUVER CEMETERY TOUR Sunday, September 20, 1998 ~ 11:00am to 12:30pm Come and he fascinated by stories about our early pioneers. Led by John Stuart, Curator, North Vancouver Museum and Archives. Meet at Lillooet Roa i cemetery entrance. Free admission. 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