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Page 2, Whitb, Fes, Press, Wednesday, November 8, 1995 Victoriavill ejc .By Mmrk Reesor The contract manager of the Victoriaville Mansions condominium project says he'â decided ta return deposit -and downpayment cheques te prospective purchasers. In a letter headlined "a heartfelt apology" and addressed te, Wpurchasers, reservationista (and) registered attendees," J.R. Faulkner blames Bill Tessler, the developer of the property, for delays in construction and accuss Mim of mierepresentations and faiiing te meet "contracted financial obligations." Tessier denies the allegations and vows that the. project will go ahead.. Faulkner says Tessler owes bim more than $100,0O for expenses in marketing Vctoriaville and says lie will no longer b. associated with him or bis company, Sonterlan Construction. Tesaler says Faulkner's letter te, the. purchasers is "tetally inaccurate," adding he's dons everytbing required te get the project going, mncluding giving the. Ontario New Home Warranty Program (ONHWP) a- lettér of credit of $1.8 million as required. He says he's gone to court to Serving this area for 40 years, Flexible commniSSiOn rates. (cn11 Pil n (Ofl, KI66 9253 Bill Schatzmann SchatzmaI I728 AMeSONS.6 -8 8 (AT MAIIBG) 66&7 inravelling force Faulkner to turn over the deposits and agreements of purchase and sale so he can id out how many condos have been sold. "I will replace Mim [Faulkner] with other salespeople and another sales company... the. project will go on and the project will be bufit," says Tessler. He anticipates getting a permit to begin construction of parking structures ini late January and says it wifl take five montha to, complete the first phase of the. project, meaning "my best possible delivery date" wil be rnid to late June. Construction of the second phase ehould begin in mid-July with occupancy set for December, lie says, adding, 'That's the way it's going to go." Tessier admits i's hMs word against Faulkner's about whether purchasers' money is at risk. He suggests people corne ta bis Richmond Hill office to see plans for the project, and permits already obtained. They could also contact a neutral agency lik. the ONHWP, h. adds. plant tir A natural gas furnace at Wegu Canada, 1707 Harbour Street caught fire Wednesday, causing about $45,000 damage. No one was injured in the incident, which- is being investigated by the fire marahail, Consumners Gas, the furnace manufacturer and the Ontario Ministry of Labour. ROTARY $TUR LPd'ze.tNmbmrs or Oct 26Nov, . . 0781,1272 223l'.2890 0832:- 2442:0742 now available at [Picture This & That plus any other Rotar'y Sunrise member. I. lu A.nnual Christmais Open Housie Nov. 10-]i [9t.h You will love visitin8 our shops loined together in a rcstored victorian building. We offer an outstanding selection of home furnishings. total country decor, and gif ts for evecryone. ail in a welcoming atmosphcre. 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"They're not just taking away the NDP's Bill 40 (labour law), they're going back 40-years in labour legialation irn this province." Bill 7, which was passed last week, "makes major changes te the Ontario labour relations a ct, it gets rid of successor rights (and) makes major changes ta the. crown employees collective bargaining act," she says. For blanket coverage of ALL the homes and/or businesses in Whitby OR to selected areas only, cali the Whitby Free Press - 668-6111. If you did flot get a flyer which is isted for ful distribution, give us a oeil. The legislation was rushed through the. houe without public hearings while people were distracted -by the Quebec referendum, she charges. "I thinkr we're going te se. four years of labour turmoil ina this province if they continue ta deal with people ina this manner." mhe elimination of successor riglits could seriously affect WMHC employees, Gates warns, since there'sa proposal te put al psychiatrie hospitals under community boards. That means staff would no longer be employed by th. province, which Gates says means no union, job, security, benefits, guarantee of same salary or protection against dismissal without cause. WMHC employees are expecting a "major anânouncement" around the middle of this month, Gates adds, "and it can only be bad (news3)." Better Homnes & Buiders (select) Officiai Sports Section Inc. (select) Council For a Tobacco- Free Durham Regi* (select homes)i Lilian North (Re/Max Summnit) (select homes) v 1 m Fý 1 LK %ý,aIl mli du ýYV-)j