[mobglob-discuss] Re: Press Release: Callaghan Valley Scandal Won't Go Away

[sonia janzen]

Bella, I was just watching the news and I am going crazy, it goes from bad
to worse, they were saying who is getting the first choice of ticket - Bid
committee- Politicians- MLA's-First Nations!!!!!!!???????? and on and on
plus many more and all get tickets for 2 friends! The coruption is
unbelievable I couldn't watch any more. Is anything arranged for the 22nd'
when they come? Sonia
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Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 2:04 AM
Subject: Press Release: Callaghan Valley Scandal Won't Go Away


> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> February 20, 2003
>
> CALLAGHAN VALLEY SCANDAL WON'T GO AWAY
>
> NO GAMES 2010 COALITION spokesperson Chris Shaw noted that the use of the
> Callaghan Valley for the Olympic Nordic venues and Athlete's village is
> still problematic given that there is an ongoing RCMP investigation based
> on complaints of influence peddling brought by Nan and Diane Hartwick of
> West Vancouver.
>
> The Harwicks had originally pioneered a plan to develop the area in a
> environementally sustainable manner that would have brought long-term
> enployment to many in the region.
>
> The Hartwick's claim that after their plan was developed, senior
> bureaucrats in the Vander Zalm government tried to give the proposal to
> other interests.  Some of those named in the lawsuits are still in
> government and one has been seconded from the BC government were he serves
> on the Vancouver-Whistler Bid Corp.
>
> Several lawsuits are active and a commerical crimes probe by the RCMP is
> underway.
>
> The No Games 2010 Coalition continues to ask how any plans for the
> Callaghan can proceed until the Hartwick's allegations and the criminal
> probe are resolved.
>
> Chris Shaw
> NO GAMES 2010 Coalition
>
> tel: 604-875-4111 (ext. 683753)
> e-mail: csshawlab at hotmail.com
>
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