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WItBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1990, PAGE 17 Toronto considers adopting Whitby's parking change By Scott Launie The Toronto Parking Authority is lkinginto the possibility of followýingMWitby's Iead in remov- ing charges from some of its municipal parking lots. Whitby -recently created free parking lots by removing the meters in order to avoid paying the. Province's commercial con- centration tai of $1.25 per park- ing spaoe daily. Now other muni- cipa1îties~ including Toronto, are lookilig rnto the feasibility of doing t he sam e. Reg Lewis,: spokesn% or the Toronto Parking Authb rity, says hie ùnderstands the action of Whitby council but does not know whether it is feasible for a city like Toronto. He says that Toronto operates differently and a similar action would probably cause too many problems. m-e feels the higgest problem would be that of heay conges- tion in afree parking lot whîch would then lead to more people parking on the surrounding streets. The parking authority is looking into raising the rates on 22 of its <ts in- order to cover the cost oftb2 parking tax. H. sayZ, «W. are hopeful this will work. W. wiIl wateh the. situation ver carefullyadol time will ltandonl Allan Furlong Durham Centre MPP, feels Whîtb 's action was a' local decision and hd not overly coneerned about the. matter. H e doesn't se. the action as a1 pos- sible. alternative, for Oshawa because, Uit would cost us too much money in lost revenue.» LasVegas fun Barbados has a charm of i*ts own Legzend has it that while the Sun shines on ail theislands in the Carib- bean, it shines on Barbados with a particular benevolence. lWenty-one miles long and fourteen miles wide, Barbados is rich in his- tory and natural beauty. First settled by the British in 1627, today Barbados is a land of contrasts blending forts and pirate ships wîth the conveniences and amenities of modern ilfe. Most vacationers come for the beach but Barbados offers sports, culture, restaurants, night life and more. Whatever your interest, this island has a specialcharm of its own and all of these thinRs says Barbados best. Warm, friendly people What distinguishes Barbados from other islands is the people. Known for their natural friendliness, Barbadians have warmth, huînanity and a gi ft for hospitality. Baxter's Road "The street that neyer sleeps," Baxter's Road cornes alive at night. Tourists and locals alike jam the music-filled bars and restaurants till the wee hours of the morning for a late night drink and snack. For a tasty treat, saxnple some spicy fried fish, "'Bajan style"~ from vendors at the end of the street. Great homes Centuries-old plantation homes are an impressive part of the island's lush landscape. Renowned for their architectural beauty and landscaped gardens, several of these "great houses"1 are open for tours. One of the oldest plantation houses, Farley Hill mansion was, unfortunately, ravaged by fire. Nevertheless, its dramatic burnt-out sheli sits maes- tically. on a cliff above the sea. Local delicacies From the sea cornes a popular deli- cacy -flying fish. Served steamed or fried with a spicy coating of lime, herbs, onions and pepper, this dish is certain to perk your tastebuds. To quench a tropical thirst, try a rum punch or an ice cold Banks Beer. Barbados is home to some of the world's finest rums, Banks is an award-winning local brew. Shopper's paradise Broad Street and Prince William Henry Street in bustling Bridgetown is the place for duty-free bargains. Visit stores such as Cave Sheperd's, C.F. Harrison, Da Costa's and Correia's. For indigenous handi- crafts and clothing, try the Best of Barbados sbops and boutiques at some of the major hotels. Cricket làke in a game of cricket, the island's national sport. Natural beauty Harrison's Caves is a spectac- ular subterranean cave where actively growing stalactites hang like icicles from overhead and stalag- mites rise from the floor. lbke an electric train to the depths of this mile-long cave, past cascading waters, where a 40-foot waterfall plunges into a lake. GOING SOUTH Over 2,000 Ladies & Men's Swimsuits Size s 6 -44 e Cover - ups a Rompers a Shorts e Sundresses e Sandals & Accessories For AIl SUNQUEST Guests with your stay ai THE MIRAIGE the newest hotel in Vegas. from $409O Swim & Cruise Wear 1050 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 436-6250