It's not often NDP Leader Adrian Dix agrees with something the Provincial Government is doing. But Dix likes the Health Ministry's move to spend 22 million dollars hiring 190 nurse practitioners over the next three years. "And so, I think in general, a greater use of nurse-practitioners is a good idea. In effect, what we've been doing is training … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Canada’s Mayors want sustainable funding for infrastructure
May 31, 2012 by
The leaders of the country's major cities have met in Saskatoon to talk about ways to do this. As well as press Ottawa to keep the cash flowing so cities can stay competitive. Surrey's Dianne Watts says mayors need to co-ordinate on ways to keep up investment in roads, water and transit, "Whether it's trade, whether it's the change in regulation … [Read more...]
Oldman & Monaghan Hire A “Monster Butler”
May 31, 2012 by
Gary Oldman, Dominic Monaghan and Joanne Whalley have joined the cast of Doug Rath's indie drama "Monster Butler" for Dark House Films and Warner Bros. Pictures reports Heat Vision. Malcolm McDowell stars in the film which follows the true story of Roy Fontaine (aka Archibald Hall), a bisexual jewel thief, con artist and serial killer who … [Read more...]
Beyond the Table: In England, It’s Farm-to-Hotel
May 31, 2012 by
We're all familiar with the de rigeur practice of farm-to-table, but in England, a handful of hotels are taking the concept to the next level. Welcome to the farm-to-hotel. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Tory Heritage Minister sticks to his guns on Coast Guard cuts
May 31, 2012 by
BC's highest ranking Conservative MP and Federal Heritage Minister is standing firm on Coast Guard cuts despite widespread criticism. James Moore says the cuts must be taken into context. "If you just say the Kits Coast Guard station is being closed will there be an impact on services the answer would be yes but if you put it into … [Read more...]
05/31/2012 – Bike to Work Week- Stop By Whole Foods Market Robson
May 31, 2012 by
We want to thank you if you're taking part in the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition's Bike to Work Week!Swing by the Whole Foods Market on Robson parking lot for some coffee and snacks while your bike gets a FREE tune up. You can also enter our raffle for a gift basket full of delicious food that will fuel you for the rest of Bike to Work … [Read more...]
RCMP boss issues memo to members
May 31, 2012 by
Brace yourself for more bad news out of the RCMP. That warning isn't coming from a pundit or a former officer... but the RCMP commissioner himself. In a memo to RCMP staff, commissioner Bob Paulson says he expects more "salacious" and "troubling" details of member misconduct to surface in the near future. He goes on to say some of the stories … [Read more...]
Wheelchair stolen in Coquitlam
May 31, 2012 by
Coquitlam RCMP are looking for a heartless thief. Someone has stolen a wheelchair used by a handicapped 15 year old girl. It happened on Cottonwood Avenue. Due to the weight of the wheelchair, the family had been parking the chair underneath the stairs on the ground floor at their apartment building. Someone swiped the chair on April 10th, and the … [Read more...]
Legislative session ends in Victoria
May 31, 2012 by
A four month session of the Legislature has come to an end in Victoria with the last-minute passage of several major bills. "Motion carried." A unanimous vote for the bill that will transform the HST back to the PST next April. Several other bills were pushed through today after the Lberal government used time allocation to limit … [Read more...]
Casting: Madden, Law, Stallone, Pfieffer
May 31, 2012 by
Long Nights Short Mornings Richard Madden ("Game of Thrones") has joined the cast of Chad Harboldd's erotic indie drama "Long Nights Short Mornings". The story follows a young man on a sex odyssey through the streets of New York as he sleeps with seven women in seven nights. [Source: ShowBlitz] Mary Pickford Jude Law is being sought to play … [Read more...]
