Tmmigration has huge infrastructure impact Dear Editor: Congratulations to Councillor (Ernie) Crist (Letier of the Day, May 4), the first politician at any level with the courage to point out the cost of much tauded uncontrolled population growth now under way, At present immigration rates the population of British Columbia will increase 50% in 20 years, With zero immigration it would be 17%, That increase means a 50% growth in infrastructure demands which, at this stage, we are unable to afford, It means an average increase in the tax roll over that period of 25%. That will be one in five. It 1 A casino 1s a Dear Editor: Re: Vancouver's proposed casi- no. : Thank you Noe! Wright for your article on the proposed casino development on the harbor front. 1 hope more thoughtful people will write on this subject. What measure should we use to assess the value of this proposed casino to our community? means that, exclusive of the lim- ile! municipal costs covered by development charges, those of us who have bought and paid for all the infrastructure we need will face 80% of the costs of the requiremetts of those from other places. And, fest there be any misun- derstanding, American, Austritian and Canadian studies all establish that a larger popula- tion is of no cconomic advantage to the already resident popula- tion, It only puts ressure an the environment and diminishes the quality of life. Charles M. Campbell Weat Vaaconver bad gamble Will it engender a better sense of community? Will it reinforce 4 better sense of value? Will it likely give our younger generation a sensc: of purpose? I agree with Noel Wright thar Vancouver is a “jewel created by' nature” and a casino would defi- nitely detract from its brilliance. Shirley Kelsch . West Vancouver. 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The inereases for 1994-95 are significant and include the addition OF $30 million for initiatives related to severe behavior students and the provision of $3 million for training teachers and teacher assistants in the integration of students with spe- cinf needs, As you know, total funding for the North Vancouver School District for the upcoming school yeur will increase by $2.5 million Or 2.8% over 1993-94 levels. T respect thal, under our co-man- tiged cducation system, school hoards are tesponsible for setting local program priorities. F also understand that, in light of the cur- rent financial situation, school trustees have had ta make some dif- ficult decisions around issues such as this, he diagnostic centre is one model of delivering service to stu- dents. If this program is to be cul, | encourage the school district to look for alternatives to ensure that the students continue to receive the uppropriate service. 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