22 ~ Wednesday, February 25, 1998 — North Snore News NVG urged to protect condo owners Jolanda Waskito Contributing Writer THE wheels of gov- ernment aren’t mov- ing fast enough for home warranty program after receiving a letter from the minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In the letter, Michael Farnworti told council thar the provincial government intends to bring forward legislation on mandatory warranties in the spring ses- sion of the legislature. “The legislation would require third-party —war- ranties on most new hous- ing construction,” Farnworth said. The city’s manager of inspections, John Guenther, told councillors that it See NDP page 23 EDUCATION WEEK '98 Feature Speaker: Dr. Raymond Corrado "Youth Violence: Nature and Nurture" March 3, 7:30 pm Carson Graham School Raymond Corrado, Ph.D.. Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University is a leading expert in youth violence and the Young Offenders Act. Dr. Corrado will present an overview of current theories on the contributing factors to youth violence, including: © the effect of the media * the role of the family. * genetics, * early childhood experiences, * negative labeling He will then lead an open discussion on specific areas of concem. Admission is free. Sponsored by the North Vancouver Parent Adviso ‘council For more info 983-6543 ext. 1144 iH ALE PRICE THURSDAY O% FF ALMOST EVERYTHING HALF PRICE SPECIALS vary between stores some owners of leaky condos. North Vancouver City resident Jerry Zaslove said condo owners have waited too jong for government to act and for city engineers to produce a final report on the Issuc, Zaslove, who lives at 1555 Eastern Avenue, was the only resident with water problems to speak at the A federal government study says condo repairs due to water damage average $7,000 per owner. Pre Year-End Inventory Clearance city’s policy committee meeting Feb. 16. A federal government study says condo repairs due to water damage average $7,000 per owner, but may sometimes top $30,000. Leaky condos in the Lower Mainland are estimated to involve hundreds of build- ings. “The = existing system benefits no ONC, least of all the owners,” Zaslove said. “YT personally applaad coun- cil and staff for tuking these issues seriously.” It is a serious enough problem for council to unanimously pass a motion urging that the B.C. gov- ernment “provide immedi- ate rehabilitation financial assistance loans to those in need for repairs of their buildings.” But council stopped short of committing more money and staff to establish its own mandatory ncw We're clearing oui assorted floor models and one-of-a-kinds prior to our year-end inventory. This is a fantastic opportunity to SAVE 20-55% on many of our most popular furnishings, but only until March 1* or while quantities last. ARODE 535 W. Broadway 872-0303 2887 W. Broadway 738-9488 1140 Park Royal ‘South 922-2950 in 1 effect at the 13 lower mainland locations including: THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORES 241 Lonsdale, North Van.980-4413 261 E. 12th Ave., Van.874-4721 2714 W. Broadway, Van.734-1821 5491 No.3 Rd., Richmond278-5997 Tor, \ ’ PREMIUM | QUALITY Sa Pre-OwneD VEHICLES is = ‘ 93 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 93 FORD TEMPO 94 ‘OLDS ACHIEVA looks a runs ikem new, only $15,988 low km, 2 de. Reduced nicely equipped 92 SUZ SIDEKICK IK rm 5 spd, super clean . .only $11,488 93 NISSAN QUEST GXE loaded, 7 . S18, 968 94-95 NISSAN SENTRA Reduced 2d &4ar 95 CHEV LUMINA VAN nicely ¢ low km ._-Speciat priced . 94 TOYOTA CELICA WB .W, p.d.i. mroof, clean. reduced to SIG, 94 JEEP YJ hard & soft to 93, 94, 95 4RUNNERS y low km A steal at $15,988 95 SATURN SLi 4 dr. auto, looks 8 loaded Starting a $19,988 97 COROLLA S38 4 dr. sedan, am/im cass, special from . $14,488 suns like only $11,988 = = wu. SA 92 MAZDA MX6 sport coupe. 5 5) cass, A steal at li ‘on8 9 TOYOTA TERCELS 2 dr., uy ps., pb. a oe from... $12,988