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| News In Brief | Rights case
- Tax cut wanted d ismissed

A PROVINCIAL retailers’ lobby group wants the pro- .

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vincial government to cut the sales tax from seven per .
cent to six per cent. ‘

_ “The economy is booming and a PST cut is the -
simplest and most sensible way to return the wealth of | THE B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a
. growing sales tax revenues to the hands of British Co- :] complaint from a local person, saying she had already
lumbians,” said Mark Startup from Retail B:C.. -| received a monetary ‘settlement,from her former em-
It wants half a point shaved off this year and another | _ ployer. . “ -
half point chopped next year. oe Doreen Aster had alleged discrimination on’ the
. Over the past two years, the retail sector has been grounds of mental or physical disability by the Best
a ‘on fire,” said Startup. “Record high retail sales are help- | Western Terrace Inn in a complaint filed in June 2004.

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ing drive today’s economic boom. We can keep the In reviewing the complaint, tribunal member Barba- a OPES cat " — —_
momentum moving by easing the sales tax burden on | .ra Humphreys noted a Feb. 9, 2005: mediation meeting ADULTS $23 / SENIORS $21/ STUDENTS $15 - All tickets $2 more at the door. $1.00 theatre surcharge included.
nsumers. . “was held between the hotel and a human rights advo- [Js | ein — i

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, Retail BC s sales tax cut plan would pump $540 mil- cate from the attorney-general’s ministry. in part by: envi sion BOE fete conacien £ fete ke Qutrade ANTS COUNCIL
4 lion back into the retail economy, said Startup. . ‘ays . : : vil eecenaensens

He added that a family of four earning 'a combined wag renthed and agreed to by the parties. MainMM) PERFORMANCES AT MOUNT ELIZABETH THEATRE, 1491 KINGFISHER. AVE. KITIMAT
Pe ; Was Teal , cs. Mam TICKETS ON SALE AT BOOK MASTERS 632-7323 AND THE THEATRE LOBBY EVENING OF PERFORMANCE

$60,000 a year would save $128 annually. — : A further scheduled meeting was adjourned after the .”

ce _ tribunal member who conducted the Feb. 9 session said
H of ‘ 7 a settlement had been reached.
Truck hits pedestrian ef Aster’s union representative also said a settlement
A PICKUP truck slammed into a pedestrian sending her. | had been reached. ; 7
to Mills Memorial Hospital Oct. 3. . But Aster returned the cheque, telling her union rep-

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The female was walking south across Agar Avenue } resentative she wanted a larger settlement from the ho- . - For more information phone'(250) 632-4542."
at the intersection of Kenney Street when the eastbound | tel. - a . oo Visit www.kitimatconcerts.com mo
vehicle hit her around 7:05 p.m. That larger settlement was then reached along with

. She was treated at hospital ‘for non life-threatening the hotel providing an apology and letters of reference.
injuries. The police investigation continues... Those latter items also formed part of the first ‘settle- Prennace |

ment agreement.

Superior Linen, Spotless Cleaners in conjunction with STA NIDARI)

-Humphreys reviewed correspondence indicating

Cash register grabbed ’ | the union representative told the hotel that if a larger

A MALE held a knife to a Chop Suey. Garden employ-. | amount of money was paid, Aster'would withdraw her | Hi
ee’s throat before stealing a cash register and fleeingon | complaint. ~~ oo =

foot at about 9:38 pm. Oct.3. 0 0 “In accordance with the second settlement agree-
The culprit is described as a native male, about 5’8” .| ment, the employer, through the union, provided Ms. ~
tall with dark hair, and wore an orange shirt under. a Aster witha cheque, which has been cashed,” wrote. Ji
black hooded sweatshirt. _ | ‘Humphreys in her decision. _ Oo
Anyone with information about this crime is asked | |= She did note that Aster has said she did not have © .
to call the Terrace RCMP at 638-7400 or Crimestop-_ | anyone with her'in the settlement meetings and is not DONATION PROGRAM THIS OCTOBER 15TH TO 23RD
pers at 635-8477. - ‘| ‘satisfied as the hotel “made out the agreements them- »
Lo 7 , : selves and they are making it sound as though it was ee . a oo. eo,
‘Smokes stolen . ... | «Ms. Aster who set up the agreements.” a Once again we are asking the public to
7 a ’ But Humphreys also noted Aster does not deny the [- dongte winter wear to those in need ,
“ BURGLARS smashed a window to gain entry fora |’. she agreed to settle the complaint the first time and - aren ae ; oun a
>| theft at the Esso Station at 4640 Keith Ave Oet.4. | then for the second time provided a larger amount was J Both children and adult sizes are‘needed. =--
e unknown culprits walked away with a quantity received. , ‘ qt: S dr -
of cigarettes at approximately 3:44 a.m... , | -'»-“She has'cashed the cheque she received in settle- qT Simply drop off your coats, used or
‘Terrace ROM chor that the unknown culprits ment of her complaint,’ Humphreys wrote: otherwise wearable; mitts, touques
“were wearing hooded sweatshirts with bandanas over .. “In my view, all the essential terms of settlement - 7 a
their faces and are believed to have ran eastbound from were agreed to between Ms. Aster and-the [hotel] re- | 6 scarfs to Spotless Cleaners An the .
the scene. Ss rae ‘|. . spondents,” Humphreys added. os ‘|. Terrace Plaza, Spotless Cleaning
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