NORTH SHORE MLAs say the scandalous Nanaimo Commonwealth Holding Society (NCHS) affair has tainted not just the governing NDP, but all provincial politi- cians in B.C. By Anna Marie D'Angelo News Reporter The NCHS scandal, which broke last week with potice raids on NDP- affiliated offices, has killed a fall election call, Premier Mike Harcourt has until November next yeur to call an election. “When something like this hap- pens it affects the whole political process. It certainly doesn't: make me happy,” said David Mitchell, Independent MLA for West Vancouver Garibaldi. “Here is a party that was (allegedly) stealing: from charities and there were individuals possibly gaining personally from that. This Schreck sees a tough spring election ahead poisons the whole — political process,” said Mitchell. North Vancouver Lonsdale NDP MLA David Schreck called the sit- uation “absofutely terrible.” Schreck, who is an officer of the party, said NDP supporters. were” shocked at the allegations levelled at NCHS director and NDP stalwart Dave Stupich. “While it is tempting to: spill one’s guts out and fault the individ- uals who have been named, there is also a legal process out there.” said Schreck. He described revelations ‘about the NCHS as “painful and embar- rassing.” Schreck said the binge charity money scandal dates buck to the 1970s and early 1980s along with a repayment of money in 1993, He join ne now for only $49 in initiation fee and monthly dues | from $9%, try us for 6 mos. - no long term obligation. 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