Sunday, December 20, 192 - North Shore News - 23 AWARD WINNER NORTH VANCOUVER resident Wendy So has been awarded the Arnnand Paris Memoriz! Award in Matkematies and the Royal City Foods Ltd. Achievement Award at the B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT). Achievement awards are pres- ented to students who received outstanding marks in specific first-year courses or who have demonstrated a combination of -nigh academic standing, leader- ship, service or all-around zchievement. So is currently enrolled. in BCIT’s biological sciences techno- logy program. _ CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATES PURDY’S CHOCOLATES, with outlets im North Vancouver's Lynn Valiey Centre and West Vancouver’s Pak Royal Shopping Centre, has introduced its new mint, mocha and raspberry choco- lates just in time for the ‘Christmas season. North Vancouver resident Tom Cianamon, Purdy’s master candy maker, said it will be hard to eat just one. “This new product offers choc- olate lovers a truly unique taste sensation. Meltaways are the hot item in the world of chocolate and we're pleased to respond to cus- tomer demand with our version of this popular piece,” said Cin- namon. A big part of the new product's appeal is an intriguing ‘texture . which, according to Cinnamea, is ‘quite different from other Purdy’s chocolate pieces. He added that when someone bites into one of the new choco- lates, they will see and taste the difference. ‘Cinnemon, whose official title is director of production opera- tions, credits the qualities of the new. chocolates to the product’s unique recipe, which took literally hundreds of hours to formulate. The: new meltaway chocolates also represent a new packaging di- rection for Purdy’s. chocolates, which retail for $993 95, are packaged. according to flavor in a 227 gram hexagonal- shaped box which po pops open on the top. ‘Each chocolate piece is individ- ually wrapped in clear cellophane. AOR Ra AA "Federal Classic™Centerfire Rifle Ammunition. Federal cartridges with hard-hitting Hi- Shok® bullets deliver real knockdown paver, off entire stock until Dec. 31 '92 Armoury Gtd 1496 Rupert St. (cnr. Mountain Hwy.) North Vancouver Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30 Sat. 104 a EA a a Surj Rattan | BUSINESS BRIEFS SUN LIFE RATE SUN LIFE Trust Company has lowered its six-month open mort- gage rate to 9% from 9.25%, effective Dec. 17. Sun Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada and provides a broad range of deposit and len- ding services through a network of agents and branches from coast to coast. MANUFACTURED HOMES REPORT B.C CONSUMER Services Minister Moe Siketa recently released a report on manufactured homes in B.C. **Over 10,000 people live in manufactured homes communities across the province. This report will serve as an important guide for government in the eventual drafting of new legislation to enhance those communities,’’ said Sihota. Malahat-Juan de Fuca MLA Rick Kasper conducted a review between July and November. The review included public hearings in nine communities across B.C. Sihota said future legislative changes will be ccordinated with the ministry of municipal affairs, recreation and housing, which has struck a provincial commission to address housing affordibility. Among the recommendations are: ® formation of mediation and dispute resolution committees to resolve disputes and to review pad rent increases; @ payment for arbitration in- et 3 as et soll Fas MA BE, AeA A Ah A oe Cc. Priced Fionn: 987-9298 volving the mediation and dispute resolution commiuee to be borne by the losing party; @ better matching of penalties to violations of residential tenancy act; @ class action option for home- owners in manufactured home parks. TRUE, ORTH SHORE, Business groups wishing io submit items to Business Briefs should fax the North Shore News at 985-3227. A contact name and. telephone number should also be included. potted tree. The pleasure will last long after the holidays. For more information call the B.C. Recycling Hotline 732-9253 GREATER VANCOUVER 1-800-667-4321 as mane Bc hw Environment MOVIN G SALE. (relocating within Mall) Entire Stock Accumulated over 15 All Antiques, Pine, Oak, Mahogany & Walnut Furniture plus the vast selection of Objets D’Art & Bric a Brac PARK “ROYAL N ORTH ANTIQUES ° CURIOS « REPRODUCTIONS 922-6818 922-9213