Firings denied
PREMIER MIKE Harcourt denied Monday during a
visit to the North Shore that his government has fired
most of the Social Credit-appointed board of directors of
North Vancouver-based BC Raii.

Last week Transportation Minister Art Charbonneau
replaced several BC Rail directors, including board
chairman Gerry Strongman.

The new chairman is David Jiles. BC Rail president
Pau! McElligot is being kept on in his current position.

But Harcourt said the BC Rail board of directors
knew his government would be making changes.

“They weren't fired. They were replaced. Their terms
ran out,’’ said Harcourt. ‘‘The president contacted me
and ssid that he'd offered his letter of resignation. The
board expected there would be changes and there has
been.”

Most B.C. Crown corporation directors are expected
to be replaced during the next few months.

Pot seized

A NORTH Vancouver man faces drug charges after the
police shut down a marijuana-growing operation in the
600-biock of Sylvan Avenue on Feb. 21.

According to the West Vancouver Police, the North

Vancouver RCMP and the West Vancouver Police drug
sections searched a Sylvan Avenue home at approximate-
ly 10 p.m.
"The police seized 33 pounds of marijuana from the
residence. The marijuana had an estimated street value
of $210,000. Police also seized hydroponic growing
equipment.

- Brian Clarence Lacina, 37, faces charges of possession
ofa narcotic for the purpose cf trafficking and cultiva-
tion of a narcotic.

As a result of the investigation, Maple Ridges RCMP
‘were directed to a residence located on 207th Street in
Maple Ridge. The police seized 22 pounds of marijuana.

Maple Ridge resident Daniel O'Conner faces a charge
of possession of a narcotic for the purpose of trafficking
in connection with the seizure.

Inquiry completed

THE INVESTIGATIVUN of a case involving the police

shooting of an 18-year-old North Vancouver man st a

local church has been completed.

' Shane Jeffery Hawkes was shot in the shoulder Jan.

17 during the alleged burglary of the Sutherland Bible

Chapel. The vnarmed man was subsequently charged
_ With break and enter.

North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Glenn Magark, a
former member of an RCMP anti-terrorist squad based
in Outario, is working in an administrative capacity
pending the outcome of the investigation. .

According to a North Vancouver RCMP spokesman,
all circumstances and facts of the case have been pres-
ented to regional Crown counsel Bob Wright for his
consideration and determination.

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