Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Teck Cominco Ltd. - TCK.A & TCK.B

    TORONTO, April 21 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):

    Issuer Name: Teck Cominco Ltd.
    TSX Ticker Symbol: TCK.A & TCK.B
    Time of Halt: 10:54 a.m. ET
    Reason for Halt: Pending News




For further information:
For further information: contact - IIROC Inquiries (416) 646-7299 - *
Please note that IIROC is not able to provide any additional information
regarding a specific trading halt. Information is limited to general enquiries
only.