March 29, 2024

MLA says conflict commissioner must step aside in BC Rail case

Another twist in the BC Rail saga this afternoon. Independent MLA John van Dongen is asking conflict of interest commissioner Paul Fraser to step aside from an investigation into Premier Christy Clark. This after learning that Fraser's son, John-Paul Fraser,  works for the government's communications branch. "The public is entitled to have … [Read more...]

Audit aside, Translink still faces major issues

The Chair of the Mayors Council for Translink says Provincial audit aside, major problems with transit funding and governance remain unsolved.  District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton says 139 million per year in audit savings still falls short of what's needed to improve the transit system, "The Minister, I think, alluded to the fact … [Read more...]

COPE executive steps aside

    Vancouver's COPE is without an Executive Director. Alvin Singh is leaving the job after two years. Despite a battering in last November's civic election, Singh insists he still has faith in the once-dominant party, "I'm not concerned at all about the future of the party, and my departure is in no way reflective of me being unhappy or … [Read more...]