ae CN expansion: ‘to ‘mean | ~ jobs. for Terrace TERRACE ° J. Allan - \ Hermanson, . ‘regional manager of planning and administration for CN Rail made it clear that althini CN. is not. a labo intensive business, there will be some jobs made available as a result of the company's expansion” in Terrace. Hermanson was in the . area Tuesday, at the in- vitatlon of the Terrace and District’ Chamber ' of Commerce, -and spoke to about 35 people at a lun- cheon held at the Terrace . Hotel. He described CN’s plans for the area and told how Increased train traffic will affect growth of the rail service. _ “Traffle growth has triggered a ‘BA id we see the whites of the customer's eyes. When traffie ‘grows, we match that’ growth, no , He. “said the anhual compounded growith.. for eastern Canada is 4.8 per cent, while the growth for ‘the mountain region is 7.3 per cent. ‘It’s these kind of num: "bers that make CN sit up and take notice.of an‘area, and as a Fesult projects are undertaken that/.refléct this growth In shipping: CN predicts that nine to ten million tons of coal will . Premiers remind railways ‘sizeable amount of expenditures in " projects, | because. we're “not: different: rom... any. . other: business,” ' . Hermanson, . “We spend money: when be. shipped” out of the .Quintette and Tech: Bullmodse mines in the Tumbler Ridge area, and: that's why money is being spent on the B.C. North Division. — ‘About $26 million -has been spent on construction in Prince George, while $11 rhillion has been slated for expansion of the Terrace yard, Watson Island will receive $8 million. In 1992, CN shipped’ six milllon gross tons, of, freight from Prince George to Prince Rupert. However, the company predicts that by 1986, that figure will climb to ‘million gross tons, After his. presentation, Hermanson fielded some questions from the audience, ; of spending promises KELOWNA, B.C, (CP) — Canada’s national railways must live up to their promises to spend $16.5 billion to upgrade their rall lines in Western Canada or they should pass on the savings by lowering, freight rates,‘the western premiers said Tuesday. § Ina communique issued following their # two-day meeting in this Okanagan com- munity, the premiera expressed concern Bportation. The also expressed concern at the tariffs charged by elevator companies for the | handling of grains. CONCERN OVER RATES. The premiers said that the rates, which are regulated by the federal government, have been allowed to increase sub- stantially ‘at a time when increased volume should be permitting the elevator that the rate structure for grain shipments penalizes increased production of this export commailty, and strongly urged the federal government to remove an artificlal marketing cap of 31.5 million metric tonnes, Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine said that in recalculating their con- struction programs, the railways found they would have a $4 billion saving. At the same time, he said, they calculated that more than 31.5 million metrin tonnes would be shipped this year, and had billed farmers an additional $60 million to move the grain. British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett said the original figures were part of the deal to replace the antiquated Crowsnest Pass freight rates, and “if they can do it cheaper, they should use those savings to keep the freight rates lower.” . The premiers. agreed that.there.should 4 bean upgrading of facilities and slmplified — for, pal modeq. ‘of: trans companies to achieve economies of scale, The premiers said they were concerned about the increasing diversion of container traffic to United States ports and the ex- ‘pressed belief that a decline in Van- couver's share of container traffic could Increase Canada’s dependency on -the United States — a development they fear will be detrimental’ to Canada’s in- ternational trade objectives, The premiers agreed that Via Rail passenger service between Vancouver, Jasper, Alta., Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg shoutd be supported and resumed. “Absence of this “service makes a significant portion of Western Canada inaccessbile to Canadian and foreign visitors,” they said, The premiers also called on the federal government to simplify regulations for third level carriers sa they. could deye! OP ..; delter. service to smaller communities at, : Spmnpetitive prices... on KELOWNA, B.C. (CP) — Canada’s western premiers put aside their dif- ferences and agreed ‘Tuesday to con- centrate on & common strategy for economic growth and development. The premiers agreed that this would concentrating on those with growth potential and eliminating the weak. Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine’ told a news conference ending a two- day meeting of the four premiers that they want to identify those areas of strength and build on those strengtha, and “eliminate cur weakness, and that will take some structural change.” To this end, they called on the federal government to put an end to quotas and non-tariff barriers that prevent goods from entering the country, thereby ending retaliatory moves that hamper the export of Canadian goods. They indicated they particularly Chinese and Japanese imports. The premiers also called for.greater incentives for the private sector ‘to invest In and build on thehareas of strength In the Canadian economy.” TAX ASSISTANCE They urged the federal government to use the national tax system “In a more innovative manner, specifically ‘by allowing greater scope for provinces to provide targeted tax incentives under the joint tax collection system" The premiers agreed that now is the 1 best time to present thelr concerns to“ Ottawa becawe of the imminent. charige in leadership. ; To ensure that their goods can reach agreed there should be upgrading of facllities and simplified regulations for all modes of transportation. - . - They also called for the full expansion of rail capacity as promised when the antiquated Crownsnest freight rates were revised, At that thme the railways said they . would be spending $16.5 billion to: have found it will costs them 4 billion less, prompting, the premiers.,to. say. further upgrading or to cut freight rates. The premiers * agreed ‘that the economic priority of governments must be “‘ta facilitate sustained economic growth and the creation of new, per- manent jobs.” NEED CO-OPERATION Host Premier Bill Bennett said the “four western provinces earn thelr prosperity through — international marketing, and must co-operate and have a cohesive strategy to create Weed out weak industry | will be growth strategy require a restructuring of indusiry, ‘were concerned about tariffs on 7 ” products abroad, “toemploy our people market quickly and efficiently, they ; ‘upgrade thelr lines, Since then ‘ey they should use the money saved for . . Grant Devine - and maintain employment that is there now.” Bennett said that the premiers, ‘rather than looking for things that were wrong, tried to look for areas “where we can build on our strengths and co- 4 ‘operate together not only as western . ppovinces, but also with the present federal government,‘ and‘ more par- . ticularly with the new prime minister _ Whoever he may be.” The premiers urged the federal Bovernment to make “international Frade liberalization a priority,” saying t is‘ neceseary to ensure economic recovery, job creation, resource upgrading and diversification of the western Canadian economy. Even Manitoba Premier Howard _ Pawiey, the lone New Democrat in a Broup of conservatives, whose province " has a large textile industry, said he supported liberalization of trade — as long as it does not mean large-scale " fayoffs and unemployment. He. warned agalnst irresponsible actions that would result in massive unemployment or bankruptcies. Alberta’ Premier Peter Lougheed said the premiers realized that by working in a co-operative way “we can maximize our market penetration and we are not competing against each other,” The premiers called for increased promotion and marketing efforts, in- - cluding greater federal-provinclal co- ordination and communication in trade fairs and missions; and expanded export marketing activities ac- companied by better export financing. J. Allan Hermanson, centre, was guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday. Hermanson discussed CN’s plans In its B.C. north division. Right Is Judith Jephson, president, Chamber of Commerce and Doug McLeod, first vice-president. VANCOUVER (CP) — tentative settlement hes been reached in the’ six- week-old strike at Pacific Press Lid,, the company that publishes the Van- couver Sun and Province newspapers, said a union apokesman, ~ But only five of the six unions at Pacific Press are included in the agreement. . The Joint Council of Newspaper Unions, which. bargains for all the unions except the Vancouver-New Westminster Newspaper Guild which represents the company’s editorial staff, began telling its members Tuesday that it had reached a tentative set- tlement. Ratification meetings will be held Thursday. Guild president Jim Young confirmed a set- tlement had been reached by the council, which represents 400 ' crait workers including graphic’ artists, pressmen and mailers, “Now the council and company have settled leaving the guild’s negotiations up in the alr, " ~ settlement, Vancouver newspapers — comment. The — guild, . whlch represents about reporters, editors and clerical] workers, expects the company ‘to call later today to arrange for . negotiations to resume. : Young has been told the terms of the tentative settlement but would not comment on them. SAME, OFFER . Young said he expects that Pacific Press will offer the guild the same monetary setilment as it has agreed to with the council. Earlier in. negotiations Pacific.Press had offered the guild a “12-per-cent wage increase over a three-year contract. Under the old contract, a minimum salary for senior reporters was $701.54 a. week, while senior printers received a base hourly rate af $18.92 a a 8a toer, four- day week, - Recently the Victoria Times-Colonist signed an agreement that provides wage increases of five per cent in each of the first two Young said. ° Company _ could not be reached for years and seven per centin . the final year of the agreement. negotiators Woman pleads guilty: to bombing . NEW WESTMINSTER, B, C. (CP) — A 21- year-old New Weatminster woman has pleaded guilty to botabing the Litton Systems Canada building in Toronto on Oct. 14, 1982, Juliet Caroline Belmas pleaded ‘guilty March 16 but Mr, Justice Samuel Toy of the - British . Columbia Supreme Court had | prohibited the medla from reporting the fact while a trial was underway on other charges. He lifted the ban on Tuesday. Belmas and GeraldRichard Hannah, 27, of New Westminster, also pleaded guiity on that date. to the iattempted! 1982. ' The explosion at the Litton Systems plant, which produces guidance systems for the controversial cruise missile, injured seven people. Ontario police have decided not to proceed with the dynamiting charge against Hannah. The pair had also been charged with n of'a' Coquitlam, «+: B.Cl, store that: “distributes sexually‘explicit bo titi ‘videotapes! That incident occurred ‘Nov: 22, * blowing up a B.C.. Hydro substation near - Qualicum on Vancouver Island on May 31, 1982. British Columbia officials decided last ' year to drop the charges against them. That explosion caused an estimated $5 million i in damage. Belmas and Hannah also pleaded guilty on March 16 to conspiring to rob a Brink's ar- . Mored car at a department store in Burnaby, B.C. Belmas also pleaded guilty to possession ‘of explosives. PLEADED GUILTY - The two also pleaded guilty to theft of three cars, possession of stolen property lieluding weapons and mountaineering equipment and a ‘pickup truck as well as possession of weapons dangerous to the public peace, The judge said he will sentence Belmas on Runaway bus was. overloaded, out of control Thursday and Hannah on ‘Monday. The maximum sentence for conspiracy to rob is life imprisonment. On Sunday, a BC. Supreme Court jury found two others — Ann Brit Hansen, 30, and ~ Brent Taylor, 27, both of New Westminster, guilty of the conspiracy charge. : They were also found guilty of theft of three cars, possession of stolen mountaineering equipment and a plekup truck. thet tity “on “April. A, the. ‘same: jury. acquitted Douglas David Stewart, 27, of Vancouver, on _ the conspiracy chargé and another of possession of a stolen truck, after Justice Toy said there was no evidence, to sipport the charges, During the 106-day trial, court was told “members of (he group decided Jan. 3, 1993, to commit the robbery. They spent two weeks ‘ “finetuning thelr plan’ but lt was foiled when police officers, ‘ disguised as highways maintenance workers, stopped the group in a pickup truck on'the Squamish Highway north - of Vancouver on Jan, 20, 1983. Police said they: had planned to rob the guard. a on Jan. 24. BUGS PLANTED . _ Police, who had the group under Sure” veilance for at least two months and planted - bugs in a New Westmiinster residence, said group members had cased several stores before choosing the department store, practised shooting firearms and even ham- mered spikes into lengths of hose to throw in - the way of pursuing: police cars. : . The jury also convicted Taylor on a charge of breaking, entering and theft of gunsfroma Richmond, B.C., gun ¢ collector. Stewart was acquitted. Stewart was also acquitted of possession of stolen mountaineering equipment but was found guilty by the jury of _ Possession of weapons. - Stewart was sentenced by Toy to one day in jail on Monday after the judge was told the man had been in custody for 16 months awaiting the trial. Toy placed a ban on publication of Hannah and Belmas's guilty pleas Mareh 16 involving the robbery conspiracy and related theft and *- ‘possession af stolen property: counts;: paying: “eee cotild :jeopardire: the: rights- ‘of the. ‘thrée'r # accused ‘in the case." Yoy told the jury Sunday that he wwould havehad to declare a mistrial, anda new trial ‘on the charges if they had known two others had pleaded guilty. The judge has postponed sentencing on the verdicts against Hansen and Taylor handed down by the jury Sunday. 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It was the seventh day of an inquest into the deaths of Adam Kerr, 17, who died within an hour of the crag ; and Scott Branson, 16, who died of injuries a week later in hospital. Segstro said the shifting weight of standing passengers may have contributed to the ac- cident. The bus had 45 seats but there were &4 people aboard it, in addition to bus driver Kerry Griffith, at the time of the accident. The unsupported weight the © of those people standing in the aisles would have made the bus very difficult to control, he said. ; In earlier testimony Tuesday Dr. Francis Navin, a professor of engineering at the University of British ’ Columbia, told the jury that, -while Transport Canada does have 10 ac- cident investigation teams across Canada, most of the attention is directed to studying defects in new cars, “There is no group dealing with buses. Perhaps there should be something, a group of experts who could collect across Canada and come back and look, at bus ac- -cidents. 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