10 — Wednesday, May 15, 1991 - North Shore News

Anna Marie
D'Angelo

INQUIRING REPORTER

THE FOLLOWING people ap-
peared in North and West Van-
couver provincial courts recently
to face various charges.

Before Judge D.E. Moss in North
Vancouver provincial court on
May 8:

Brian Garrioch was fined $650
after the 27-year-old Vancouver
man pleaded guilty to assaulting a
woman Aug. 12, 1990.

He was also ordered to pay the
victim a $97.50 surcharge.

Before Judge W.J. Rodgers in
North Vancouver provincial court
on May 6:

Tommy J. Krznaric was fined
$100 and placed on probation for
six months after the 29-year-old
New Westminster man pleaded
guilty to fraudulently obtaining
transportation Sept. 26, 1989.
Before Judge D.E. Moss in North
Vancouver provincial court on
May 3:

Kevin Douglas Eagles was fined
$350 after the 30-year-old North
Vancouver man pleaded guilty to
stealing a key chain holder July 2,

Before Judge R.D. Grandison in
West Vancouver provincial court
on April 30:

Darren William Murray was
fined $100 after the 18-year-old
Vancouver man pleaded guilty to

Mistaken
identity

A STORY in the May 8 News
chronicling the appointment of
Alex Brokenshire as a Workers’
Compensation Board appeal
commissioner incorrectly referred
to Brokenshire as a West Van-
couver alderman.

Brokenshire is, in fact, a former
West Vancouver alderman.

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INDUSTRIES in North Vancouver District face a 30.2%
municipal tax increase this year. Municipal officials
justify the increase as an equitable way to distribute
taxes among industries, residents (who will pay an
average of 6.4% more) and businesses. Between 1989
and 1990, industries’ share of taxes appeared low partly

Is 30% a fair tax hike for NVD industries?

Jessica Leckie received a condi-
tional discharge and was placed
on probation for eight months
after the 18-year-old West Van-
couver woman pleaded guilty to

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driving without a licence March 25
on Cypress Bow! Road.

Before Judge R.D. Grandison in
West Vancouver provincial court

on April 29:
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We work hard throughout the year hoping co
be one of the few who will receive this honour.
Because this award represents exceptional work.
It means going beyond putting the customer
first. From the showroom. to the parts and ser-
vice departinents. It honours the best all-round
performance in the counuy. ;

This year. only 27 Nissan dealers in Canada

burden of the taxes.

two counts of theft under $1,000
— Jan. 31 from Eatons and Feb.
1 from Woodwards Foods.

due to assessments which rose 41% for homeowners,
35% for businesses and 12% for major industries. In-
dustry spokesmen say this year’s tax hike is inappropri-
ate during recessionary times. They are concerned that
the tax increase will make it more difficult for them to
compete in the marketplace.

building should not be
considered in property
tax.

Andrew Scott Mentiply received

Be

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Yes, absolutely. Thirty If the tax increase is a If they (industrial tax- Industries should be It seems high, but if it is
per cent is not an unjust catch up, then it is fair payers) are that far assessed and taxed the om par with residential
tax increase at all. Con- and I can’t blame the behind residential tax- same way as residential and business taxes, the
sumers will have to pay — district for doing it. payers, yes, it is fair. and business. Any tax increase is probably
more for things anyway. Residents pay a big equipment inside the fair.

a conditional discharge and was
placed on probation for three
months after the 30-year-old West

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