4 ~ Friday, February 4, 1994 ~ North Shore News Kimergency Computer phone Ban system can contact 185 neighborhoods ANEW service to wart Nocth Shore resideats of cnpendirgs cmergencies will he activated by the end of the month, TRYLORMOTIVE” TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS RPe ee cts A.T.R.A. + B.C.AA, > ARA, CERTIFIED CENTRE AUTOMATIC & STD. TRANS. & CLUTCH - Servicas, O.H.s or exchangos - GANADA/U.S. WARRANTY CONSUUIATION Suh 176 PEMBERTON AVE, N.VAN. 985-7455 vear By Michael Becker News Editar North Vancouver-based Can- adian Oxy Chemicals ts Cunding the Community Atert Network (CAN). an autonuited telephone calling systent The chemical plant manufac. tures liquid chlorine for the pulp and paper industry, Plant emergency planners learned of the CAN system whiie secking witys to upgrade their abili- ly fo war people living and work- ing near the phint in the event of a chemical spill. Said Canadian Oxy plant man- ager Brian Thornton, “The major concern about advising the public is -if we were to have’a chlorine gas Level 2 leak of significant proportions. ave “We've got sirens from World aA Fl os ¢ Level 3 (Industrial First Aid) w tay. that-nobody would listen ff vg Se ARS BT : » Transportation Endorsement “We have local phone systems. Training for WCB Certification Occupational First Aid at Capilano College Make Capilano College your choice for Occupational First Aid Training op the North Shore, oy Licensed as a new training agency by the Workers Compensation Board of B.C., we will offer a full range 67 Occupational First Aid courses in 1994; eievel | (Survival First Aid) + Renewrl courses for recenification bur they ure tedious and they are not computerized, ‘ “You can phone the fire depart- ment and the-police and they could come around and try to warn peo- ple with loud hailers but it is-very:, slow and very tedious,” he said. Canadian Oxy, in partnership with the North and’ West Vancouver Emergency. Program (NWVEP), is implementing the system to cover all possible natural and man-made hazards throughout the community, The North Shore has been divided into 185’ separate emer- gency zones. _' ‘ Local police agencies, fire departments and emergeicy pro- gram officials will have’ 24-hour access to the telephone network. The CAN computerized phene “system is based in New, York state and serves communities uiroughout “North America. ‘ With 100 telephone lines dedi- cated to the North Shore service, once activated, warning messages can be sent automatically to us many as six thousand homes and . businesses per hour. The local program is the third and. most comprehensive installa- tion in Canada: The $30.000 ser- vice is a first for. B.C. Canadian Oxy is committed to funding the service for a five-year period. : Said NWVEP coordinator Ross Peterson, “We plain on using this system for warning the public of impending foods, fires from the mountains above us or large urban ‘fires. We can use this to alert neighborhoods about missing chil- dren, or hospital walk-aways . “We will tell the public exactly what the problem is and we will issue exact instruction as far as what we want them to do.” he said. e“When your phone rings, the first words you will hear are. “This is the Community Alert Network. stand by for an urgent message." In order to introduce the North Snore public to the service. a brochure distributed in today’s issue of the News describes the system and answers common ques- tions about the program. Because the emergency notifi- cation system is based in New York state, users of the network will be able 10 circumvent heavy local call volume in the event of a disaster. “Outside calls have a greater chance of being complet- ed.” Peterson said. . « Peterson advises residents to keep the CAN brochure for refer- ence and review. NEWS photo Cindy Goodman LOCAL EMERGENCY planners believe the Community Alert Network will help to save lives locally. Canadian Oxy plant manager Brian Thornton ana North and West Vancouver Emergency Program coordinator Ross Peterson display an informational brochure that describes the system. The brochure is distributed in today’s issue of the News. a a FENRIS NB LOSSES I LEINSTER ELE A OEE NR GTB RG SEL IRL L CLI pW SAID .ere to find The Teahouse estaurant in | White The Teahouse Restaurant at Point enjoys a reputation as Ferguson one of the city’s finest dining establishments, it has come to our attention that some confusion exists as to exacdy where our restaurant is situated. in Stanley Park. The Prospect Point Cafe is at) Prospect Point over- looking the Lions Gate Bridge. ‘Vhe Fish Touse. formerly The Beach House. is the restaurant by the tennis courts in) Stanley Park. The English Bay Cafe on Beach Avenue is closed for renovations. The and Teahouse’ Restaurant Point, . the one only rests on Ferguson most westerly dip of land is Stanley Park, with magnifi- cent views of English Bay and the mountains beyond. A RERUN OT A INT G Part OF Vancouver's History With its panorunic views onto Enulish Bay, the orig: inal TeahGuse served as an officers’. mess dun. Second World War sea Ferguson Point was it garrison and tmilitury obser- vatory, The building was opened after the War in the 1950's as a summer teahouse — hence the present nine, In serious need of repairs, the estab- lishment was closed down by che City in 1976, In 1978 VATE ASA Occupational First Aid Level 3 (Industrial First Aid) starts Fi ebruary 21. , Information and registration: Extension Programs, 984-4901, CAPILANO COLLEGE 2055 Purceli Way « North Vancouver © 8.C. Staniey Park present owner Brent Davies leased the building from the Parks Board, developed the historic site, and. re- opened The Teahouse as a fil service restaurant, The Conservatory and Drawing celebrated ghiss Room were constructed onto The Teahouse during the carly [OSO's. Always The Perfect Choice The Vancouver dining tradition, Teahouse is now a offering fresh seatood and RESERV AT xs creative Pacific Northwest dishes in a unique and ind- mate setting, To our customers over the.” years, thank you for your, - continued patronage, “To those “who have yet. to: discover The Teahouse, we invite you to experience our gracious hospitality, fine food and unparalleled: ecean and mountain views irom Stantey Park's kind- mark Ferguson Point ! Phe Teahouse. A; truly “spectacular location to be enjoyed all year long. Open every day, for hunch, dinner and weekend brunch. PHONE: 669-3281 Ferguson Point. STANLEY PARK