4 — Wednesday, May 5, 1999 — North Shore News News Web site wins award From page 1 The News finished first overall in the BCYCNA’s — General Excellence category ahead of the Vancouver Courier and the Vernon Morning Star, which finished second and third respectively. The News scored 845 ofa possible 1,000 points in judging of editorial content, photography, design, advertising and production. News managing Editor Timothy Renshaw said placing first in the General Excellence category was a tribute to the strength of the entire North Shore News organization. “It's the only category that takes into account all aspects of a newspaper ~ trom design to advertising and editorial content, So it’s not just a win for any one department or any one person; it’s a win for the whole newspaper and its entire staff.” The News also took first place in the BCYCNA’s Best Home Page category for its = [nternet site, Which is produced and maintained by Web master Ernest ven Rosen and his Advanced Media Group, and PHOTOGRAPHER Julie iverson (left) and webmaster Ernest von Rosen honoured at BCYCNA awards gala. another first place in the Best Private Party Classified Ad cat- egory. Also recognized from the News staff was photographer Julie Iverson, wha took. first place in the black and white Feature Photo category. Her winning photo was published in the Campbell River Courier-Islander, where Iverson worked prior to join- ing the News. Think of all she did for you. Gifs of Beauty, Ine 8 Relaxation ¥ Queen For A © day of toral pampering “Ped especially for mom $163.°° Facial & Manicure reg. $72 Princess A combination of Beauty om Relaxation, Plan on 3 hours eifecl spring day Seach, . ! fhe beacle hawze DUN DARAVE PIER 150-25th Street, West Vancouver, BC tel. 922-1414 Sout Our Drinking Water GVRD residents want to know What are the GVRD and its member municipalities doing to improve drinking water quality? A region-wide drinking water treatment program is being implemented which includes: secondary disinfection with chlorine at key locations in the water distribution system (first stage completed in 1998); primary disinfection with ozone for the Coquitlam and Capilano water sources (2000/2001); filtration beginning with the Seymour source (2004-5); and corrosion control facilities at all three sources (2001). Why use ozone instead of chlorine as a primary disinfectant? Advances in drinking water treatment technology and research show that for the unfiltered Capilano and Coquitlam sources, ozone will be a better primary disinfectant. Why is secondary disinfection (rechiorination) needed? Secondary disinfection is needed to maintain the bacteriological quality of our drinking water in the water distribution system to homes and businesses. As water flows through the distribution system chlorine added at the three water sources gradually breaks down. As a result, bacteria can grow in the water. Secondary disinfection provides a chlorine “boost” in order to safeguard the drinking water supply. How do GVRD chiorine levels in our water compare with those in other Canadian cities? Historically, chlorine levels in our region's water have been much lower than in other Canadian cities. Target chlorine levels are similar to levels in other cities. Are there any health risks associated with using more chiorine in the water? Chlorine is safe at the levels used for water treatment. The benefits of chlorination far outweigh the potential risks. When chlorine mixes with natural organics found in the water, byproducts are generated that have low potential health risks. Levels of byproducts found in the water are well below current guidelines. Water consumers with specific concerns about chlorine or its byproducts, however, should contact their doctors. Why do we need to conserve water? How can | help? Despite heavy rainfall in the winter, storage capacity does _ not allow us to reserve enough water to meet the high summer demand. You can help by using water wisely. Turn off your tap, take shorter showers, repair dripping faucets, install low flow toilets and shower heads, adhere to summer lawn sprinkling regulations and use water efficient turf and plants in your garden. For general information about drinking water call the GVRD at 436-6899, Or visit our web site: http://www.gvrd.bc.ca ry GZ Greater Vancouver Regional District