The Peninsula Times
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2015-01-09
issued: 1970-08-12
description: Serving the Sunshine Coast.
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note: On Federal Whari Council fakes second look Tiki fojod stand protested AUGliOT West Canadian Graphic it-;-, rl.-Ia.-3 Ltd. 1606 West 5th Ave., Vancouver 9, B.C. Se DEPUTATION of two made clear at last meeting of Gibsons Council the fact that the view of one cafe bperator that he. did not seek tourist trade was not the view of most other business" in the village. The proprietors of the Village Store and Coast Inn were present to protest decision by council to approve establishment on the government wharf of a -Tiki Food outlet. Further, they expressed the view that in stating the fact that, one cafe operator had said he was not interested in tourist traffic, council should have named the person. Mayor Wally Peterson explained that council has not yet issued a permit, for approval has yet to be obtained from the federal department. As to the cafe owner involved, he pointed out that it is not always good policy to name names. Also, council is not in a position to refuse a business permit without very good rease-n. Aid. Gerry Dixon ^pointed out that the wharf is owned-by the federal government but is presently under control of the village. He said he'did not feel private enterprise should be discouraged, at the same time, consideration should be given to local business people. Mr. Bill Youdell oHthe Coast Inn made clear the fact that he appreciated council's position but had simply appeared to register his protest. This he has done, and should council decide to permit the operation on the wharf, then the matter would be ended as far as he is concerned. Later, during further discussion, Aid. Ken Goddard expressed the. view that perhaps a second look should be given thc proposal and maybe a suggestion go to Tiki Foods suggesting another location b*. sought. Aid. Dixon agreed to recind the motion approving a permit and was seconded by Aid. Ken Crosby who added "in light of the complaints". He then moved the matter be tabled pending clarification as to whether terms of the w…
note: Frequency: Weekly Titled "The Sechelt Peninsula Times" from 1963-12-04 to 1967-03-01. Titled "The Peninsula Times" from 1967-03-08 to 1979-12-26. Published by Sechelt Peninsula Times Ltd. from 1963-12-04 to 1968-12-24 and from 1970-11-04 to 1971-03-10; by The Peninsula Times Ltd. from 1969-01-08 to 1970-10-28; by Powell River News Town Crier Sechelt Times Ltd. from 1971-03-17 to 1975-11-05; and by Westpres Publications Ltd. from 1975-11-12 to 1979-12-26. Dates of Publication: 1963 to 1980.
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Sechelt (B.C.)
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0185902
language: English
lat: 49.4716667
long: -123.763333
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Sechelt, B.C : The Peninsula Times Ltd.
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source: Original Format: Sechelt Community Archives.
type: Text