12 - Wednesday, October 28, 1987 - North Shore News PREMIER BILL Vander Zalm wants to revamp British Columbia’s health care system. Under a series of changes recently proposed, the Social Credit government wants hospitals for the wealthy, ceilings on doctors’ incomes and fewer emergency wards. Finance Minister Mel Couvelier said recently that something must be done to trim a $300-million increase predicted in B.C.’s $3-billion heaith budget next year. But critics of the move say peo- ple will die if emergency wards are shut down. Inquiring - Reporter asks about changes to B.C.’s health system. inquiring reporter arringto Should health Peter Groves Vancouver It’s not a yes or no answer. We live in a semi-capitalist country — you either say you’re go- ing to be capitalist or so- Aldo Bombelini Gibsons, B.C. As far as I’m concerned the health care system in this country is a blessing. If he starts privatizing, costs are going to go up. David Ryan North Vancouver I don’t think that’s fair. As far as people on a waiting list for elective surgery go, they shouldn’t have to wait cialist. that long. jooze only at diners opposed From page 10 would b:/,2. far more realistic number tha! woud not only ensure restaurants. do not turn’ into nightclubs, but would isc ensure that the smaller restaurants: have a reasonable food-liquor sales ratio. He added that the association would want strict policing of its proposals if they were adopted and harsh penalties for any restaurant that was found guilty of trying to take advantage of a liquor without food licence. But Mothers Against Drinking Drivers (MADD) spokesman Sally dangers of alcohol abuse now than it has been in the past, ‘‘and | think we are ready for the respon- sibility.”” Neighbourhood Pub Owners Association of B.C. president Ron Slinger said the public would be the loser if the provincial gov- ernment went against the recom- mendations of the Liquor Policy Review and allowed restaurants to serve liquor without meals, “Queens Cross pub co-owner said such a move would make all res- taurants potential neighborhood pubs with unlimited seating and ‘“‘with no public input, no plebi- scite.’” The Liquor Policy Review, SI- inger said, had been conducted at great expense and had involved representation from all over the province and from all concerned industries. Its recommendations, he said, were well received and had great validity. The RFABC will collect its ballots from the association’s 3,200 member restaurants Nov. 2 to 4 and forward the results to the provincial government. Darlene Ryan North Vancouver I don’t think they should make people wait, especially for something they really need. I don’t think they should close emergency wards. care be changed? Paulette Potter North Vancouver Isn’t that saying a lot about the system, If you’ve got money you get looked after, if you don’t then forget it. What’s go- ing on is atrocious. Gribble said Monday the RFABC’s pronosal was ‘‘a terrible idea. . MADD is absolutely and totally opposed. We have enough (alcohol-related) trouble without adding to it.” eat Persona! Injury as hotels, pubs and beer parlors Ardagh Hunter: Turner provided ample opportunity . for ' Barristers & Solicitors people to drink without having to #300-1401 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver “But Wait said the general public 986-4366 Free initial Consultation was. far. better educated to the a his year, Air Canada and AirBC joined forces with Air Ontario and Air Nova to create a massive domestic aviation network. Now, one ticket gives you the full range and scope of Air Canada Connector service. Our interconnecting flight schedules provide quicker, smoother, easier access into and out of every destina- tion we serve. Add the convenience ofone-stop check-in. Connection ' boarding passes. And through baggage check-in to your final destination. For your added comfort, many of our flights are non-smoking. As an addcd - reward, every Air Cariada Connector flight gives you a minimum of 800 Aecroplan miles towarda world of free travel with 20 airlines, hotel chains’: - and car rental companies around the world. For the one ticket.to travel, call Air Canada, AirBC, or your travel agent today. Giving Business Our Best | The Aix Canada Connectors “Ain ORNAGIA PR cent AB LL