The New Democrat who has spent the most on travel of any MLA so far this fiscal year says there's a good reason for the big tab. Skeena MLA Robin Austin says about 19-thousand dollars worth of his 54-thousand dollar travel bill was for a trip to Sri Lanka. "I was invited by speaker Bill Barisoff to join him in attending the Commonwealth … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Dhaliwal answers questions about controversial letter
October 31, 2012 by
Saying he believes in the leadership of Premier Christy Clark, Sukh Dhaliwal has made it official: he wants to be a BC Liberal MLA for the riding of Surrey-Panorama. The former Liberal MP is finally answering questions about a letter he wrote in 2008. Dhaliwal wrote to a U-S district court judge on parlimentary letter head saying he had met Ranjit … [Read more...]
Poster: “Oz: The Great and Powerful”
October 31, 2012 by
Yahoo Movies has posted up a new one-sheet for Sam Raimi's 'Wizard' prequel "Oz: The Great and Powerful". The poster is the first of a three-part image, this one giving us a first glimpse at a bustier than expected Wicked Witch of the West. James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Mila Kunis star in the film which hits screens in … [Read more...]
High-flying BC politicians
October 31, 2012 by
For the first time ever, British Columbians can take a gander at how much it's costing to fly politicians around the province. The Legislative Assembly has released travel expenses for all 85 MLA's for the first half of the year, after a scathing report by the auditor-general on a lack of transparency and accountability for such spending. In all, … [Read more...]
Cohen report says future “uncertain” for Fraser River sockeye
October 31, 2012 by
More than three years after the worst returns in British Columbia in decades, review that took more than two years to complete has determined the future of Fraser River sockeye salmon is 'uncertain.' Commissioner Bruce Cohen was hired in November of 2009, to investigate stock declines and suggest changes to ensure the fishery survives. While … [Read more...]
City passes Transportation 2040 plan
October 31, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council has now approved its Transportation 2040 plan. The plan focuses on having two-thirds of trips around Vancouver made by transit, on bicycle, or on foot, by 2040. Mayor Gregor Robertson says there should be an aggressive push to get rapid transit along the Broadway corridor. City staff say that line is crucial to the success of … [Read more...]
Care home jobs contracted out
October 31, 2012 by
Days before Remembrance Day, more than 90 health care workers at a veterans' care facility in Burnaby are being handed pink slips. The Hospital Employees Union is reporting long-term staff at the George Derby Centre will be displaced by the end of April, because their jobs are being contracted out. Services affected include food and nutrition, … [Read more...]
No Two-Part Bond Film Says Craig
October 31, 2012 by
One of the more interesting factoids amidst the news last week that John Logan will be penning the next James Bond film solo is that it is the first of a two-parter. If true it would be the first time the franchises would've attempted such a trick. Daniel Craig however shot down that particular idea recently during "Skyfall" promotions. He tells … [Read more...]
More pleas, trial dates for Stanley Cup rioters
October 31, 2012 by
More developments in court in the Stanley Cup riot investigation. One more accused rioter has pleaded guilty. Mustafa Khan of Surrey was 19 at the time of the riot. He was originally charged with taking part in the chaos and mischief. A sentencing hearing is set for next May. James Ca Ha, also of Surrey, was originally charged with taking part in a … [Read more...]
