WEST VANCOUVER- Garibaidi independent Lib- eral MLA David Mitchell is asking Premier Mike Har- court to fire finance minister Elizabeth Cull. Mitchell is also calling on Har- court to publicly apologize ‘‘to all British Columbians, as well as take immediate. steps to ensure that. further democratic abuses are not " perpetrated | by NDP MLAs unclear on the concept of public service.’’ Mitchell was referring to recent events in: which ‘five Vancouver _Istand. NDP’ MLAs, including four cabinet: ministers, wrote to their constituents criticizing the.role of the. judiciary:in the ongoing. trials of Clayoquot protesters. - Meanwhile, .Cull wrote a letter _ to her constituents, on government ‘letterhead, condemning the Reform:‘party’s . position in the’ “federal election... Said: : Mitchell, © ‘‘The. premier ‘cannot sweep these incidents under the carpet.and’ pretend they didn’t -happen.: Nor can he ‘ever justify such gross abuses of the privileges ‘of elected representatives.” - : Mitchell’ joined Social Credit leader Jack Weisgerber. in his call for’ the. removal of Cull -from the finance portfolio. ; “Most ‘serious is ‘the finance minister’s highly partisan abuse of both her office and taxpayer's dollars. She has demonstrated an appalling lack’of. judgraent as well as an inability to serve as a credi- ble watchdog on_ public spending. If. the- premier is at ail serious about. his ‘role as a take-charge leader, he will ask for her resigna- tion forthwith,” said Mitchell. N. Shore | | youngsters ‘recognized . with awards AL NUMBER _of. North Shore . young. people will receive Duke of: Edinburgh Awards from Lt.-Gov. David Lam at Government House in Victoria on Satur- day, Oct. 30. Silver award recipients with Ismaili Youth Group I! are Karim Allibhai, Zahir Amilani, Nasreen Gulamhusein, Yasmin Hasham, Farzin Ismail, Sarah Janmoham- ed, Zahra Ladha, Farzana Nayani, and Zahra Rahemtulla. Gavin Castle, with the 15th Capilano Highlander Venture Company.in North Vancouver, is also a silver recipient. The.Duke of Edinburgh Award is a challenge to all Canadians between the ages of 14. and 25 to excel in four areas of activity: © public service; ® expeditions; © skills; © and fitness. The award itself consists of a lapel pin or brooch of the ap- propriate metal and an inscribed certificate of achievment. More than 10,000 young Cana- dians are participating in the award program, either through schools, or as mernbers of orga- nized youth groups, such as guiding, scouting, cadets, and on an individual basis. COME. AND CELEBRATE WITH US AS WE OPEN TWO NEW STORES IN VANCOUVER: OAKRIDGE CENTRE AND PARK ROYAL NORTH PREVIEW BENEFIT GALA TOMORROW NIGHT © Join us Thursday evening, October 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at both our new stores for a special shopping preview. You'll enjoy informal modeling, musical entertainment, light refreshments and a chance to win - - one $200 Talbots Gift Certificate or one of two $100 Talbots Gift Certifcates. Draws will be held at 6:30 p.m... -FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 OAKRIDGE CENTRE 9:30 a.m.-Grand Opening Shopping Preview Enjoy light refreshments, informal modeling and the chance to win a $150 Talbots Gift Certificate. Winner will be announced at 12:30 p.m. , 12:30 p.m.~Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony PARK ROYAL NORTH 9:30 a.m.-Grand Opening Shopping Preview Enjoy light refreshments, informal modeling and the chance to win a $150 Talbots Gift Certificate. Winner will be announced at 10 a.m. 10 a.m.-Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony FRIDAY~-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29-31 AT BOTH LOCATIONS Join us Friday through Sunday at both our new stores for informal modeling of Talbots fall classic clothing collection and a chance to win additional $150 Talbots Gift Certificates. Friday, October 29-Draws at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Oakridge Centre Draws at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Park Royal North Saturday and Sunday, October 30-31-Draws at 2 p.m. at both locations. A portion of our Grand Opening Weekend sales will benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon.. ots Women’s Classic Clothing And Accessories Since 1947 CAKRIDGE CENTRE, VANCOUVER. Monday, Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m,; Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5: :30 p. m.; Sunday 12 moon-5 p. m. PARK ROYAL NORTH, WEST VANCOUVER. Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, Friday 10 a.m-9 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.-S: 30 p. m.; Sunday 11.a.m.-5 p.m. "