Al0-Sunday News, May 25, 1980 inquiring reporter Pe by Ellsworth Dickson The “Non” vote in Quebec is going to have a big impact on the rest of Canada not to mention the future of Quebec. This issue the Inquiring Reporter asks: ‘What is your reaction to the ‘‘Non”’ vote in the Quebec referendum?” Angus Graham North Vancouver It has brought the issue to a head. Maybe now we can have some constructive constitu- tional changes. I'm glad Quebec is not going to take steps to separate. Nancy Hopkins Kitsilano Vm happy the vote went “Non.” I don’t think Quebec could ever Survive economically by itself. I think it would be really unfair to the provinces east of Quebec if Quebec ever separated. Don Safarik Burnaby 1 think that there should not have been a referendum vote I think Quebec belongs to all Canadians and it 1s treason to take steps to separate Glen Wright North Vancouver I'm glad the Was “Non " It was mice to see many Freach people vote “Non Quebec could never make tt alone. but | don't think this is the end of it Maybe if puts through some pood consttuGonal changes it wilhelp the satuation vote Trudeau Roa Rekunyk West Vancouver Basa ally T think = the “Non” vote will be pod for the test of othe Tl think there will be many Country constitutional changes coming which hopefully will benetit both Quebec and the rest of Canada PLAYING ALONGSIDE an open dra ear Ser inage ditch outside 1438 Mill Street in North Vancouver are seven-year-old tom OR FE Amit(front and his eight-year-old friend Scott. Residents are concerned that the ditch attracts rats. For story see this page. (Terry Peters photo) AFTER PETITION FROM RESIDENTS Mill Street rate under attack Residents of the 1400 block Mill and Coleman Streets, North Vancouver, may soon see an end to their rat problem resulting from an open drainage ditch in the area. North Vancouver District council last week approved a mouon to pay 50 per cent of the cost of piping in the system -- providing residents agree lo pay the other half. Twenty area residents petiuoned council to-address N. Shore council agendas Agenda highlights tor Mondays meetings for North Shore councils in clude the folowing items WEST VANCOUVER (8 P.M.) Troller pub - apphcation for later closing hours Authonty for expenditure of funds to extend sea walk NORTH VANCOUVER DISTRICT (8 P.M.) Garbage contammer service Proposed acquisition by fire department of chemical acid suits River netphborhood NORTH VANCOUVER CITY (7:30 P.M.) Delegation mumty Indian from com council ore Stoker farm property Loutet Park R Sudlow ROLLER SKATES. arts complaint of ROLLER SKATES at N.S. SKI SWAP 278 Lonsdale Avo. Chidren s sizes 1 8 High Boot jy BH Sale 34 99 Hog Chdldrerns Skates Sizes 4 4 Hog Pree 44 94 Ladies White bMiagh Boot ‘wees au Reg Price YY Mens Black bi Bout Sizes S14! Hog Price 4 WH 980-1911 the problem, noting ...at the ditch adjacent to 1434 Mill St. gives natural harborage to the rats which multiply at a very fast pace. There are many = small children in’ the neigh- borhood and the rats pose a serious health hazard, the pettion contends. This has been confirmed by the North Shore Health Department which has assisted the property owners on four occasions over the past year Hot Fudge Cake Sunday & Monday Niay 25 & 26 Municipal Engineer E.J. Bremner reported that simply filling in the ditch would not be adequate and that the estimated cost of a piped system is) ap- proximately $4,500. A second proviso to the mouon hinged on the owner of 1438 Mill St. granting the necessary drainage casement to permit access for fulure mamtenance The owner, B. Dutt. was at the meeting and said he agreed to the provision, but said he was concemed about the willingness of area residents to come up with their 50 per cent of the money. He was referred to distnct staff for further consultation. Alderman Ernie Cnst said there was “no doubt the ditch constituted a healh hazard - its a bad situation and warrants action” He moved the recommendation of staff be adopted ~ Remember Happy Night! Deluxe Burgers— !/2 Price! Every Tuesday 5pm ‘til Closing 404 Lonsdale 987-4131