March 28, 2024

Ottawa approves licence for West Coast LNG terminal

The federal government has announced the approval of another long-term export licence for liquefied natural gas on the West Coast. Speaking at an international LNG conference in Vancouver, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver says this is the third such licence approved since 2011. "The 25-year licence for up to 24 million tonnes of LNG to be … [Read more...]

Review Board approves transfer of Allan Schoenborn to Manitoba

A man who killed his three children in Merritt nearly five years ago has been given hope he may be transferred to another psychiatric hospital in Manitoba. The B.C. Review Board has approved the request made by Allan Schoenborn during his latest hearing in Port Coquitlam this morning. Stacy Galt, who speaks for the family of his victims,  says … [Read more...]

Development Permit Board approves application that will likely see bowling alley gone

A development that will likely see Varsity Ridge Bowling demolished has been approved by the Development Permit Board...but those who want the centre saved are still feeling hopeful. The board decided the development has to be four storeys rather than the five Cressey Development wanted. They noted they'd like to see more discussion between the … [Read more...]

Vancouver Park Board approves motion to limit chlorine in city’s pools

The Vancouver Park Board has passed a motion to limit the amount of chlorine in the city's swimming pools. In the motion put forward by Commissioner Trevor Loke, it says all pools less than 30 degrees celsius must maintain a minimum of 0.5 parts per million of chlorine under the BC Health Act, and that more than 1 parts per million of chlorine have … [Read more...]

Dix approves of Health Ministry move re: nurse-practitioners

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...]

Malick Approves “Lawless” Title Change

Rarely does a simple film title change get this much electronic ink. John Hillcoat's Prohibition crime flick, previously titled "The Wettest County", has now changed its name to "Lawless". An adaptation of the 2008 historical novel "The Wettest County in the World", the film stars the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain and is … [Read more...]

B.C. government approves Jumbo Ski Resort

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has cleared the way for a controversial ski resort in the province's Purcell Mountains, where local First Nations say grizzly bears dance.The Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort, a 104-hectare, year-round development, has been in the works for 22 years, and has faced fierce opposition from the Ktunaxa First Nation … [Read more...]

Crown approves more riot charges

  The crown has approved 11 more charges against five suspected Stanley Cup rioters,  including adding another charge to a young offender already charged. The offenders, ranging in age from 17 to 21 years old come from Vancouver, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Richmond, and Coquitlam. The running total is now 75 suspected rioters facing … [Read more...]

City Council approves 2012 Budget

The City of Vancouver has passed its 2012 Operating Budget and residents will see a tax increase of 2.8 percent. Councillor Raymond Louie says the budget increases funding for libraries, parks and the police, arguing the tax increase is in-line with the rest of the region, "The increase for our residential homeowners is after the final … [Read more...]

BC Civil Liberties Association approves of idea of special court for rioters

The idea of setting up a special court to deal with Stanley Cup rioters is getting a thumbs up from the BC Civil Liberties Association. Executive Director David Eby says he would support the idea, as long as the court follows due process and provides full disclosure of evidence. "Where we get concerned is where short-cuts are taken and people's … [Read more...]