SYNEX SHAKEUP

BROC BRACONNIER, chief ex- ecutive officer of North Van- couver-based Pacific Marine Training Institute (PMT), has

been appointed chairman of Synex .

international Inc., a Vancouver ‘company trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. ‘= Braconnier, who previously - ‘served. as ithe chairman of the * Coalition, of Synex Shareholders, - was asked to: become chairman ‘and form a new board of directors after the company’s previous board resigned. “, Synex has interests’ in energy, : -engineering and software and, : through its energy division, Synex is considered to be at the leading ge of power production in B.C. The: company now. owns or

manages four’ producing electric | has .

power. facilities in 8:C.:. and developed and then transferred ownership of two other facilities... * Braconnier, a North.. Vancouver resident, is not the only North “+ Shore: person to be named to

-. Synex’s board of directors. -

".. Other: directors, include West

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Aue. A710 Aug. 21. San Juan & Or-

cas Island Bike Trip;\ Eagle Harbour.

Community. Centre, 5575: Marine. Dr., W, 921-7425 or 926-3266.

in on 1. ad Cove soins Paes Gospet Hall 1952-1992 Reunion, Everyone who has

ne *Gospel,, : Hall, 455 Cove. ig planned’ ase: the Fall. In-*

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rgaitization: calted Notes ‘some remuneration; 10

. 3 free studio tours for. families and :

nal : Noon,’ 2/4:30/6 | p.m. Mon- 21-945, :

agoing. to ‘Aug. 28. Free urs * of. the University © of 822-3777. .

araerati each month. Learn conversa- tion ‘skills, reading, writing, listening,

Church, 515 W.: Windsor Rd., N.V. Pre-register: 985-4011 79 3.4n.-l p.m.,

‘Aug. . 17-Ongoing . alternate Mon. & Wed. Earthsave Toastmasters Meeting. Learn: public speaki help th vironment; . free. . Ini

- Ang. i7-Origoing. nso, 7:15 p.m. wel Royal. Canadian Legion, 123 W. 15th

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- Delbsrook, 600 W.

2 info: 587-PLAY. a Delbrook * Baptist : .

Vancouver residents Alan Stephens and Gregory Sunell.

th are well known to the coali- tion, having had senior roles within the company.

Stephens returns to Synex and resumes his role as president and chief executive officer of the Synex group of companies. In. the past Stephens was a key member of the West Vancouver tas’* force investigating creek flood problems and possible solutions.

‘A fourth director is North Van- couver resident Dr. Stavash . Vo- jdani.

“The goal of the new board is to capitalize on the excellent plat- form previously established and to continue to look for new oppor- tunities that are in the best interest

..of the investors,’” said Braconnier:

IT’S YOUR BUSINESS

CAPILANO COLLEGE is offer- ing .existing businesses a series of courses aimed at reviewing com-

’ pany performance and improving

business ideas with qualified con- sultants.. -The seven seyarate courses of-

fered are:

@ The Business Plan;

@ The Company, Industry, Pro- duct;

@ Leading and Motivating Peo- ple;

@ The Financia! Plan; @ Human Resources ment;

© Marketing;

© Business Law.

The courses are geared towards boosting profit, increasing market share and strengthening the management team. For more in- formation call 984-4901.

FIVE YEARS OF FEDERAL FUNDING

THE FEDERAL Department of Western Economic Diversification (WD) recently celebrated its fifth year of operations and it has ai- ready had significant success: in

Manage-

achieving its mandate of working

with business to. broaden and Strengthen the western. Canadian economy.

During its five years of ex-—

istence, WD has given funding to

‘several North Shore-based com-

panies.

WD, which is the only federal department with its headquarters based in the west, has:

@ provided nearly $1 billion in funding to over 3,000 western Canadian projects, generating a further $2.5 billion in financing from other sources. That assistance includes about $260 million for 1,260 diverse projects in B.C. ranging from apple chips, a unique snack food, to some of the most sophisticated high-tech | systems found anywhere in the world; @ generated nearly 40,000 new jobs, including 16,000 in B.C. in both urban and rural areas; @ supported western Canadian business by assuring it. an equal opportunity to. bid for federal government contracts; @ designed programs to help . western Canadian businesses become more competitive in. the international marketplace, generating millions of. dollars in firm and potential export orders; @ worked to develop a program of repayable government loans to western businesses. °

Most of the money WD pro-

vides to business is repayable and

"WHAT'S GOING ON

a” St., N.V. Info: 985-1125. .

eae Aug. | 17--Ongoing. Co-dependants Anonymous Meeting. Recovery pro- gram to Promote healthy relationships. 7:30 p.m. St. Martin's Church, 195 North Windsor Rd., N.V. tafo: Nancy. or Bilt, eves. 929-5742. a

Aug. 17--Ongoing. Parents Together.

‘Self-help for parents troubled by the

problem behavior, of their teenagers. Info: 588-5452. ©...

eee roy 17—Gngoing. ‘The. Friendship

Aug.: 71S p.m...

Toastmastezs. ©

public:. speaking -and*: socialize. Everyone welcome. Info: “Janet, 987-

Avg. 17--Ongoing. Free. Sahaja Yoga classes, 7-9 p.m., W.V. Memorial

Library; 1980 Marine Dr.. Info: 987- $292... ve . ;

TUESDAY.

Lynnmour & Iater-River Community Association; ‘7:30 p.m., Coach House Hotel, 700 Old. Lillooet Rd., N.V. New . members welcome. Info: 980-

eee 18--Handsworth Secondary School 1967 grads are planning a 25-

~ year reunion Sept. 19.- Info: Heather - Henderson, 980-2393 or Bob: Hayter,

888-4353.

_@e s. Aug.. 18—-N.S. Horseshoe Club offers league play ‘every Tuesday evenings.

_ For info visit the club in Mahon Park

or cali 987-9740 or 988-1461. eee Aug. .18--Ongoing to Aug. 24. Sumi

Brush Painting; 3-5 p.m,;-secCentre Queens Rd., N.V.

eue- Aug. 18--to Aug.’ Videos; course offered by recCenire Wiliam Griffin; 8-10 Pa m. 987-PLAY.

eee ‘Aug. 18--Ongoing note: There will be no Serenity Shop Speaker’s Evenings during July & August. Info: 987-8726.

: Aug.

Capilano - ” Branch,..N.V.. Dist. Library.. Improve _ Chorus practice ni

- come. - munity School. Info: Jan, 986-7864 or

987-5450. ~

s * Aug. 18~Annual General Meeting, .

Info:

program for the Fall is now accepting applications. Info: 687-1868. oan 18—Ongoing. Breast Self-Ex- amination. Clinic; Tues. 4:30-7:30 o.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m,-Ip.m. Free & privete with trained nurse. Lions Gate Hospital, Medical Day Centre, 231 E. 15th St., N.V. Info: 925-1952. eee Aug. 18-Ongoing on Ist & 3rd Tues. ‘of eack month. N. S. Alzheimer sup- port group meeting, 1044 Sz. Georges Ave, N.V., 7:30-9 p.m. Everyone _welcome. Info: 988-6017 or 929-9625, soos eos

Sweet Adelines hi; 4-part harmony barbershop “music; new: members wel- 7:45 p.m., Highlands -Com-

Aug. 18~Ongoing.

Linda, 929-7061.

eee Ang. 18-Ongoing.. Scottish “Country Dancing. No partner required, 8 p.m., Carisbrooke School. Info: © Helen:

. eos . ao 18--Ongoing: B.C. Interstitial Cystitis Assoc, support group mezting is every 4th Tues of each month. Info: Helen, 922-1407.

. eee Aug. 18-Ongoing. Capilano Chorus: Barbershop Singing. All invited, 8 p.m., Jaycee Hail, 1251 Lillooet Rd., N.V. Info: 926-7875.

eee 7 Aug. 18—Ongoing. N.S. Golden Rods & Reels welcomes new members. Info: 986-8768 or 988-1238... “ e@@

Aug. 48-Ongoing. N.S, CSA invest- ment Club meets 3rd Tues. of each month. New members welcome, 7:30

p.m. Capilano United Church. Info: 926-7280 or 988-1991. .

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Aug. 18--Ongoing to Sept: 4. Battered

Women’s. Support Services ,group

facilitator/peer counsellor

KIRSTIE

MACLISE

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Aug. 18-Ongoing - starting - Sept! g. M.E. or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group. Meetings will.be held every 2nd & 4th. Tues.,-.7 p.m., Highlands United Church. Info: 988- 5001, , 987-8782, 985-7088.

ees ‘Aug. Co-ed fitness ‘classes, 7-8 p.m. Westover Community School, Ink 987-1809.

eco. North: Aimerican:, Chronic: Pain .'Association. self- help

- and ‘support group meeting. Info: - Joan, 985-8304,

ea eo a Aug. .28--Ongoing - Ist. Tues.: of. each : month. N.V. Newcomers’ Club Gen-..” eral Meeting. Activities: and: social. events for ali women new. to.N.V.- In- fo: 985-1276 or 986-6474. . .

WEDNESDAY

Aug. 19—La‘ Leche. League Mecting. in breastfeeding, . G

Women interested now or in the future: aré welcome. - Children welcome. 10 a.m., Lynn Malley United: Church, 3201: ‘Mountain: Hwy., N.V. Info: 980-0281. eee Aug. 1$—Monthly_ meeting of N.S. Clay Cooperative; 7:30 p.m.; Capitano - Solleae. | New enters welcome: Tr Info:

‘Avg. 19-Free.. Concert by the’ “Sea °

presents Rob -Des Cotes &. Jim’ Woodyard; 7 p.m.; Ambleside’ Park, : beside concession stand. ; Info: 925- 3605. :

eee- |19-Ongoing. Weekly educational meetings for. fami-. ly _ caregivers.: Confi dential, ‘& free.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

total repayments. to. date ex $47 million.

Improving industry-wid co petitiveness and boosting. exports are two areas in: whick: WD_ has concentrated _, its resources. | Over. 70% of its "projects are devoted to helping companies open new mar- ets.

18~-Ongoing Tues. & Thurs. . -

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1:30-380 p.m.

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LUNCH or DINNER menu and receive a FREE. CRAB!