: WHEN 250 young performers take
the stage for Vivace Vancouver at the
Chan Centre Friday, another 100

young musicians sill be there to listen
“and learn,

“The performance brings together the British
Columbia Boys Choir, ‘the Vancouver Youth

| Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne Youth
“*’ Orchestra visiting from Australia. Two hundred

SOME

seats in the theatre have been reserved for win-
ners of the Vivace School Music Award and their
guests. Elementary school music teachers
throughout the Lower Mainland put forward
student names for the Vivace award. The award
was developed by the B.C. Boys Choir to give
young musicians an opportunity to hear other
young performers in concert and to encourage
them ro continue practising their music, said
Vivace Vancouver producer Margot Holmes.

Seven students from North Shore schools
have been included in the group:
B Paryl Thurston from Blueridge clementary, a
student of Michele Denny;
@ Andrew Peebles from Highlands elementary, a
student of Leanne Roy;
@ Scan Ezrridge and Cristina New man, both of
Holy Trinity school and students of Margaret
Barry;

@ Adam Cristobal of Lynnmour Community

School, a student of Heather Frecherte;

Steven Powel! of Ross Road elementary, a stu-
dent of Stephen Keary, and

@ Michael Lloyd of Seymour Heights: clemen-
tary, a student of Jane Field,

‘Friday's performance of Vivace Vancouver is
at 8 p.m. in the Chan Centre for the Performing
Arts at the University of British Columbia. Call
Ticketmaster at 280-3311.

— Layne Christensen

IMPORTANT FACTS —

OUT THE GRADUATED
“LICE NSING PRO
FOR NEW DRIVERS.

Whether you’re 16 or 60, if you're about to
become a new driver in British Columbia,
there are some important facts you should
know about. On May 4, 1998, the learner's
licence period will be lengthened to 90

LEARNER STAGE.

(6 month minimum, but can be reduced to
3 months with approved driver education)

Conditions:
¢ Zero blood alcohol content
¢ Display "New Driver” sign

days. Then on August 1, 1998, the Gradu-

. . : . * Commercia! licence restriction
ated Licensing Program for New Drivers will

¢ Passenger limit
Limited driving hours
(No driving between midnight and 5 a.m.)

INTERMEDIATE STAGE.

(18 month minimum)
Conditions:

° Zero blood alcohol content

¢ Display “New Driver” sign

« Commercial licence restriction

begin in our. province.

GRADUATED LICENSING
WILL HELP REDUCE
CRASHES.

New drivers, regardless of age, are almost
twice as likely to cause a collision than
experienced motorists. In fact, one in five
drivers is involved in a crash within the first
“two years on the road. Graduated licensing
will reduce the number and severity of
crashes invalving new drivers by requiring
them to get more experience and develop
‘better driving skills.

TWO STAGES ARE
REQUIRED.

With graduated licensing, new drivers must
pass two stages before getting a full dri-
ver’s licence: The Learner stage and the
intermediate stage. During both these
stages there are driving restrictions. Some
of the conditions are in effect for the entire
length of the program, while others are
‘lifted Gnce you reach the Intermediate stage.
It will now take at least 21 months fora
new driver to obtain a full driver's licence.

Three conditions apply to both the Learner
and Intermediate stages. The new driver
cannot drive after consuming any amount
of alcohol, must display a “New Driver”
sign and cannot apply for a commercial
licence. These conditions are lifted upon
completion of the Graduated Licensing
Program for New Drivers.

IT'S PART OF BC'S DRIVE
TO SAVE LIVES.

Graduated licensing is an important part of
BC's Drive to Save Lives —a comprehensive.
program announced by the government
to crack down on dangerous driving, reduce
motor vehicle crashes and keep insurance
rates affordable for everyone. For more
information, call collect O (604) 661-2800,
or 661-2800 in the Lower Mainiand.

BC's drive to save lives.

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Mike Farnworth
_ Minister Responsible for ICBC

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= COLUMBIA

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For more information contact www.icbe.com