Bank robbed

THREE BANK tellers recognized an armed robber on May § as the same suspect who cobbed them in mid

April.

The robber, brandishing a long-brrrelled revalver in the latest Incident, made off with a “substantial amount of money” frem the Bank of Nova Scotin, 1500 Marine Dr., during both robberies, according to a North Vancouver RCMP spokesman.

. ‘The bank tellers recognized the suspect on May § despite his fake beard, according to police.

During the April 13 robbery, the suspect walked up to a teller and (ook out a handgun from a dark duffel bag he had placed on the counter before demanding monty.

Both robberies took place at approximately tf a.m.

The most current description of the suspect jacludes the following: Caucastan male, 35 to 40 years ald, 140 tbs. (63 kg), 53'S" (1.65 mj, sto-ky build, light-brown hair, pale skin. He was wearing cunglasses, a red jacket and blue jeans, He carried a blue bag.

In the April 13 robbery, the suspect was wearing sur-

gical gloves.

Anyone with Information is requested to contuct Cpl. Doug Chisholm at the North Vancouver RCMP detach-

- meat, im .

/ ‘Peeping Tom

A PEEPING Tom resurfaced in the Horseshoe Bay area on May 10, according to West Vancouver Police.

The police want to warn residents about the peeper, who was spotted looking in windows in the 6600-block of - Madrona Crescent and the 6400-block of Wellington

Avenie at around midnight.

‘ ‘The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 20 to 30 years old with dark hair and a mustache. Police believe the suspect is using trails in the area to

get to residences.

Anyone with information is requested to call the West Vancouver Police at 922-4141..

‘Car chase

THE DRIVER of a stolen car originally suspected of fail- ing to pay for gas was the focus of a “minor” police chase ‘on May 7 near Third Street and Forbes Avenue in North

Vancouver.

, The’ suspect,.a North Varicouver teen under age 18, “Jost control of the 1981 white Toyota Corolla during a 12:30 a.m. ‘chase, according to a North Vancouver

". RCMP spokesmen.

:.The driver stopped the car. He was grabbed by police BS he tried to flee, according to the spokesman. - The 'car contained several people who, police say,

were drunk and abusive.

~The suspect. was charged with dangerous driving and possession of stolen property. He can’t be named because

of the Young Offenders Act.

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ee language a key to cultural understanding

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tongue, said Chang.

That way, they don’t feel so iso-

lated, they get the familiar groceries they want and receive service in _ Chinese, but they don’t integrate

into the community at large.

“Ym very lucky, Winnie’s very

‘lucky. We speak the language,” said’ Chang. “Canada has to help new- comers learn English.”

“It’s worse than (being) dumb and deaf if you don’t speak the lan-' guage,” Chang said, noting that at

- least people who cannot hear can usually lip-read.

This country also has to let immigrants know what is expected of them, she said.

A recent move: by North Vancouver District to impose build- ing regulations on single-family dwellings is a good idea, Cheung “said, because newcomers are being told what is acceptable by district standards.

People who move here have a debt to pay as well, said Chang. They must pay tax and get involved in their communities so they can

« integrate.

“Parents should get involved i in

school activities.”

Chang said there are certainly cultural differences between people from Hong Kong and Canadians. In Hong Kong, if Chang smiled at someone on the street, she would be considered crazy. Here, she said, it is normal to smile at strangers.

So, “I do it the Canadian way. It doesn’t cost anything to smile.”

A cultural block for Hong Kong immigrants is that at home, natives tend to keep to themselves.

Few venture into government or public affairs.

“They mind their own business,” said Chang. “They keep quiet, live their own life.”

Hong Kong natives are just as discreet in Canada. Yet they can’t evade the limelight, with constant discussions of immigration going on all around them.

Chang wonders whether politi- cians focus on immigration and multiculturalism simply because they can't think of anything else to talk about.

She thought she was making a Jong-range commitment when she moved here.

But, Chang said, she still finds herself wondering, “What will be the future for me and for my son?”

THE FOLLOWING is a briet sum: mary of agendas for North Shore Inuni¢ipalities and school districts and new business licences:

MEETING AGENDA

North Vancouver City Council: Monday, May 16, 6 pon At 7:30 pan, Parks and > Recreation Committee — meeting: Subject: Mosquito Creek Park ‘Trails; policies and procedures for community events in parks and public open spaces.

Delegations: community nurses from city of North Vancouver re: presenta- tion of brief, National Nurses’ Weck, Reports of cominittees, council repre- sentatives and staff: police building alternate funding sources; tax sale land dylaw for 1994 Capital Works program; Lower Lonsdale Planning Study — Land Use und Urban Design Major Issues — Policy Committee and Public Review; Rezoning Applications — 233 and

Marina pet curb unleashes objection

A DECISION by the man- agement of Mosquito Creek Marina to give resident pet owners the choice of either moving or getting rid of their ‘pets, has sent fur flying.

By Bruce Methven Contributing Writer

The marina is owned and oper- ated by the Squamish Indian ‘Band. General manager Bill ;Williams said it was the manage- ‘ment team who decided to restrict |pets.

| “This was not taken lightly,” |Williams said. “It has been an i ongoing situation for the last cou- | ple of years.”

Williams said most complaints | arise after cats have been attracted | to the smell of fish aboard some ! boats.

| He says there have been inci- i dents where cats have gone | through garbage’ and defecated | aboard boats, creating conflicts i between boat owners and pet | owners.

| In addition, dog owners are being accused of not cleaning up ‘after their pets on the docks or in ‘the adjacent parking area

| Marina resident Daniel Deener, ‘who owns a dog and a cat, admits that there may be a problem with ‘some irresponsible pet owners, but maintains that banning pets entirely is wrong.

“Outside, our dog is kept on a leash and we always clean up after her, and our cat is kept indoors,” he says. =

Deener adds that security per- sonnel at the marina often bring their own unleashed dugs on patrol with them during their. hourly rounds. “I’ve never seen anyone cleaning up after those dogs,” said Deener.

In addition, a number of stray dogs and dogs from nearby homes frequent the marina area, con- tributing to the mess that Deener says marina management is blam- ing on residents.

Williams said that the residents were given the “no pets” notice at the beginning of April, but Deener said he found out about the rule from a notice posted May 1.

_ Sunday,

237 East Gh Sts 245-249 East Sth St, Public question period: 10 minutes, limited to items on council agenda.

North Vancouver Distriet Council: Monday, May (6, 7:15) p.m. Delegations: Kilkenny Subdivision Application #3801-1736 Kilkenny Road; Committee Business: Lighting ot Myrtle Park; Planning and Development Services: North Vancouver Bicycle Routes.

West Vancouver District Council: Monday, May 16, 7:45 p.m. Policy and planning: Develpment applicaton for Garrow Bay, False alan bylaw, Youth Outreach proposal, Council meeling: budget and rates bylaw.

West Vancouver School Board: Monday, May 16, 7 p.m. Report of the Superintendent of Schools;

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May" 15! 1994 - North Shore ‘News + 's

Finanee and Facilities Committee: Bowen fslind Lighting Proposal.

North Vancouver School Board: Monday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.

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