© News the other press e HellyParry e kelly-parry@telus.net November 5, 2003 Where’s Gordo? Kelly Parry News Editor To assess the impact of the tuition crisis created by the BC Liberal government, the “Bring Tuition Fees Back to Earth Tour” will visit more than 40 communi- ties throughout British Columbia between October 15, 2003 and February 4, 2004. As a reward to those savvy enough to catch the Premier in the act, the Canadian Federation of Students will be giving away a Gordo Rocket t-shirt for the best photo each month. Tour stops will allow local students and community members to have their say on “Send Gordo a Message” an interactive speakers corner. While Campbell may want to ignore the fact that the over- whelming majority of British Columbians think tuition fees are too high, the Canadian Federation of Students is hopeful that the voices and images of real British Columbians hurt by his government's policies will have an affect on him. This fall, the tour will visit central and northern British Columbia. In January and February, the tour will visit lower mainland and Vancouver Island commu- nities. Visit the “Follow the Tour” page at to find out when the tour will be in your community. SFU Student Still Missing Kelly Parry News Editor There is still no sign of a 21-year-old SFU student who went missing early October 13 after his car crashed on the Granville Street Bridge near the Fir Street exit. Ronale Sanjay Naidu’s disappearance has baffled both his parents and police. Naidu was partying at the Caprice nightclub on Granville Street Sunday night. Just after two in the morn- ing Monday, he talked to his mom on the phone, telling her he would be home soon. Naidu’s car, a white 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, struck a guardrail on the Granville Bridge just a few minutes after the conversation. A taxi driver claims to have heard the crash and saw two people beside the vehicle but they turned out to be citizens who rushed to the scene after the accident. The car was found with its airbag deployed, parking lights on, doors unlocked, and car keys on the front passenger seat but nobody inside. They claim that no one was in the car when they arrived on scene. Police say they don’t suspect foul play. The family hopes that their son is simply too scared of the consequences of the accident to phone home. Naidu has very short hair and was last seen wearing dark jeans, a dark long-sleeved shirt, a silver necklace, a watch, and a ring. Naidu is six-foot-two, and weighs about 220 pounds. More than 10,000 posters asking for public help in solv- ing the case have been put up throughout the Lower Mainland and Western Canada. Volunteers have conduct- ed numerous searches in the Vancouver area including the Fraser River, Burrard Inlet, and the area around Granville and 70th Avenue. Naidu, a science student, worked his way up the soccer MISSING REWARD REWARD Ronale Sanjay Naidu 21 years old Height: 6°2" Weight: 220]bs Hair: Black (Almost Shaved) Eyes: Brown Skin Colour: Dark Scar under Right Bye Last seen wearing a Long black sleeve Shirt with dark denim Jeans around Pine & Broadway on carly Monday morning October 13th 2003 If you have any information please contact: 604-374-0320 604-737-0327 604-312-2298 ladder, first playing with the elite Vancouver Selects. He has played on BC rep teams, travelling to Europe four times on soccer tours. Naidu is a talented soccer player who attend- ed the University of New Mexico on a soccer scholarship for two years. He is a member of the SFU varsity soccer team but took this year off from playing full-time to con- centrate on his studies. His friends and family miss him dearly and they want to assure him that they just want to know he’s safe. If you have any information on his whereabouts, last contacts, or last known location it would be greatly be appreciated. Anyone with any information can call 604.374.0320 or 604.737.0327. Roll Up Your Sleeves, Canada! Kelly Parry News Editor Canadian Blood Services and the Canadian Forces are asking people to donate blood between November 5 and 11 as a way of honour- ing the contribution of Canadian Forces personnel in Canada and around the world. During those seven days, Canadians will be able to pay tribute to Canada’s soldiers and help meet the growing need for blood products by giving blood at a donor clinic. Cards will be available at local clinics so visitors can donate a unit of blood in honour of the men and women of the Canadian Forces. Remembrance Day effort demon- strate powerfully, and even tragically, the kinds of sacrifices that the Canadian Forces make for this coun- try,” said Dr. Graham Sher, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Blood Services. “We're privileged to have the support of the Canadian Forces again this year in our fall effort to collect blood. I urge people to say thank you to these special people in a unique and meaningful way—by giving blood and helping to save lives.” The Canadian military has a strong, historical link to the blood system. Canadians first began donat- ing blood to help wounded Canadian troops during World War II. The wartime effort proved that Canadians had both the national will The partnership between Canadian Blood Services and the Canadian Forces, dubbed opera- tion roll up your sleeves, Canada}, is now in its sec- ond year. The public blood drive leading up to Remembrance Day is the first phase of this year’s initiative. During the second phase, which runs from November 11 until January 12, 2004, mobile blood donor clinics will be visiting Canadian Forces Bases across the country. This will allow members of the Canadian Forces, their families, and their friends to do their part to respond to the increasing need for blood in Canada. “The events that have occurred since last year’s Page 4 e http://www.otherpress.ca and the generosity to sustain a voluntary blood sys- tem. “The Canadian Forces have always been acutely aware of the role played by blood donors in help- ing save lives, both in times of war and in times of peace,” said Colonel Scott Cameron, the CF Surgeon General. “Our profound thanks go to these generous individuals. We urge everyone who can donate blood to do so and to send your mes- sages of support to Canadian Forces personnel by signing an ‘in honour’ card.” To make an appointment to donate blood call: 1.888.2.DONATE (1.888.236.6283). 2010 Skill Demand Report fl 2010 = J Kelly Parry News Editor Two new reports identify areas of job growth and potential skills gaps in a number of areas in the years leading up to and following the 2010 Olympics. The reports, prepared by Roslyn Kunin & Associates, will help governments, educators, and businesses maximize the employment, skill development, and volunteer opportuni- ties that will result throughout the province from Olympic Games-related and general economic growth up to and beyond 2010. The Labour Demand Analysis estimates the BC economy will generate more than one million job openings between 2003 and 2015. These will be through new jobs, openings due to retirement and opportunities generated by the Olympic Games, the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sea-to-Sky Highway improvements, and construction of the Richmond-Airport- Vancouver Rapid Transit Line. Job opportunities will be in areas such as construction, tourism, food and accommoda- tion, high-tech and business services, and event planning. The Labour Supply and Gap Analysis projects BC popu- lation growth during this period will average 1.34 percent per year. While this growth rate will be adequate to meet the estimated job demand, there may be skills gaps—meaning demand will exceed supply unless appropriate measures are taken—in certain regions and specialized occupations. The reports are available at . construction of