Friday, August 22, 1997 — North Shore News Money raised for kids|Constructio ONE day, children in the renovated Pediatric ‘Unit at Lionas Gate Hospital will be able to runners whe took on a 10-kilomezre route through the Farry Creek Golf Course. " Shigenori Suzuki, presi- dent of Tanac Land Development, recently pre- sented Sheilx Grant of the Liens Gate Hospital . Foundation with a cheque for $2,000 towards the Pediatric Unit renovations campaign. The money was generated by the second annual Furry © reek 10 K Challenge; which was‘ held earlier this year at the Furry Creck Golf & Couatry Club. This year’s rua through _ the: woods, homes and. golf - course helped raise funds to renovate the Pediatric Unit at : the. Lions Gate Hospizal.. -°¢ The. renovations": will upgrade the unit to provide a -.. level of care. ineeting, today’s standards ‘as well as: integrat- ing a family armosphere. For further information about next year’s run, contact : Tanac Land Development. =< For further information on the Lions Gate Hospital Pediatric. Unit Renovation Campaign contact the Lions * Gate Hospital Foundation. NOTH SHORE AaUTG HEWS $274 million is rpene eemcnatly ove shoe operasion aff can and tracts on the Morse Shore, ‘Fe coach shit kucrweive markers, plice pour ote chore thee soodhensip is, SHEILA Grent of the hospital foundation accepts a cheque from Shigenor! Suzuki, president of Tenac. CALGARY Merv Wright "Your Calgary Connection" Email: mwright@cadvision.com Christina Kai Fh i Bl G35 Cell 802-1222 403-240-4000 S444,3919 Richmang Roda sw. Ca at. HHOEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER: .1910 RIDGEWAY AVE., N. VAN. Nice 2 level home in Central Lonsdate. 3 bdrms, 2 baths up; 1 bdrm, 1 bath down. Attached garage. Lot 33x120. House is 12136 sq. ft, 13 yrs. oid. Motivated vendor. : Asking $359,000 KAITON Realty Group Inc. 732-1781 #100 - 1650 W. 8th Ave., Vancouver 1518 VINSON CREEK AD., W. Completely renovated character estate with panoramic views. 5 bdrms, 2 dens. Indoor ff whirlpocl, cutdoor pool, top of the line appliances, etc. House is 7500 sq.ft. Asking $2,709,000 f seeks to pl Minister of housing receives proposals BRITISH Columbia's residential construc- tion industry has pre- sented the provincial government with a comprehensive set of solutions to deal with the problem of leaky condominiums. The issue of water pene- tration in condominiums gained widespread attention in the summer of 1995. Representatives of the resi- dential construction indus- try have been working with ‘the government to come forward with workable solu- tions to meet the shared objective of protecting B.C. consumers. Michael Farnworth, B.C.’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, received the pro- posals at a meeting with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. and the Urban Development Institute. The proposals include: Ba request to the provincial government to introduce legislation that would require that every home built in B.C. be backed by a private sector third party warranty program; @ a requirement that the contractor must belong to a recognized industry associa- tion that delivers education and training and that is capable of disciplining its members; ® mandatory licensing of property managers, and requiring continuing cduca- tion for strata managers, including training in build- ing envelope maintenance; @ creation of a “1-800” telephone line to assist cen- dominium owners experi- encing problems; @ and a “Best Practices Guide” for building enve- lope design, construction and inaintenance, in collab- eration with government and industry organizations. Several studies into the water penetration problern have identified many sources, ranging from design to construction prac- tices to maintenance. These proposals are intended to have a broad impact on all cf these facets of the construction process. “There is no doubt thar water penetration problems have created a lot of anxiety in the minds of the public and the industry itself,” said Andrew Grant, president of. the Urban Development Institute. “We are encouraged with the consultative process we have had with the Canadian Home ‘Builders’ Association and other industry associa- tions on this issue,” Grant said. . “UDI feels strongly that these problems are © best- resolved by the private sec- tor, particularly all those involved in the process including architects, con- tractors, developers, proper- ty managers and the warran- ty programs.” ue “If accepted by govern: ment, these proposals will be a major step forwerd tor’: the industry and consumers alike,” said Keith Sashaw, executive vice-president” of: the Canadian “Home © - Builders’ Association ; job thar can only be done by a quatitied> Sashaw added. “By ievihg « on the p: fessional builder, th ality. of: construction” will: only:.’ improve and so too will the’ consumer’s confidciice and’ _ their level of protection The ‘industry has “asked that a group comprised : of. industry and government representatives be created t kelp make the recommenda tions a reality. © If you are over 40 years old and own your oiwn home, your equity may be at risk. 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