Ao - Wednesday, May 23, 1984 - North Shore News GE editorial page NEWS VIEWPOINT Leftward bound ith Sunday’s unexpected victory of Bob Skelly in the NDP leadership race, the party in B.C. wheeled firmly to the left. The probable result will be to diminish still further its chances of regain- ing power during the 1980s. The almost cer- tain result will be to intensify the polarization between the Social Credit government and its opponents — both elected and non-elected. Mr. Skelly, MLA for recession-stricken Alberni with 12 years in the Legislature under his belt, is a protege of former NDP resources minister Bob Williams. An_ intel- lectual and one-time teacher, he shares Williams’ reputation as ae doctrinaire socialist. He can claim solid labor backing, delivered to him on the fifth ballot by losing candidate Bill King. And he undoubtedly has the support of diverse non-union interest groups in Operation Solidarity. One consequence is that the gaping vacuum in the province's political centre between extreme right and extreme left has grown even wider, providinbg fertile ground for an eventual revival of the Liberals or some equivalent ‘‘centre’’ party. It would not be surprising to find certain NDP moderates now looking in that direction, despite the splinter effect of such a development on the overall opposition to , ' ? the Socreds, Fun -- B C S to industr Meanwhile, with the House in recess until |] | | a the fall, the immediate question is whether Mr. Skelly will remain a parliamentary SALESMAN-POLITICIAN on a roll is a democrat as well as a socialist -- or be pretty fair description of Claude Rich- tempted by his new mandate to transfer mond these days. But even doing what he 5:30 Dn these convention opposition activities from the Legislature excells at and enjoys best — selling fun — has its Uu charters for the return rail buildings to the work sites and the streets. little problems. trip to Squamish cost $8,500, rising to $13,500 for the train-boat package However, when you 2 QANAARAARRA Le eeenteninee: Yule VINTAGE LUXURY : That's why, last Sunday billion tourist industry will ime to pause morning, Tourism MunisteT have surpassed mining and Richmond was on the plat forestry to become B.C.’s remember that the train 580 orm of B ¢ Rail’. Number One money-maker. corporate fun-seekers, the hen the staid, 100-year-old Law Pemberton Avenue sation, Sull, she glaring red bot- price tag is more of a + oe . . ‘ personally gladhanding some tom line remained a danger bz inth af d Society of B.C. sends telegrams to 700 passengers on the 1984 signal. Creative marketing argain than it first sounds every MLA warning that the drastic inaugural run of the Rosal owas the natural answer for Catenng and bar service cuts proposed in Legal Aid would ‘‘reduce Hudson to a background of salesman Richmond and last can be provided) And tor service below the minimum standard for any Stirfing matches by the veat brought a promising smaller conventions the free and democratic society’, it’s time the North Van Youth Band start with the introducnon, Toursm BC people will The 40 mile ttiap to Squamish aboard oa train resurrected from othe late on a regular schedule, of the “Boatratn Daytrip’’. a government got serious about its ‘‘con- help find another Compatible sullative process’’ It should hold its hand and group to fill the vacant seats premium priced six hour and share the costs discuss the issue further. B.C .’s 5,000 lawyers 1930s is gust one of the a package combining a one The other hot new 194 are mo mere rent-a-crowd. 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