Lawyers are back in court today fighting over whether foreign workers can be employed by a northern BC mine under the federal temporary foreign worker program. 17 workers have already arrived from China to work at the Tumbler Ridge project. 60 more are expected to arrive sometime over the next week. Union lawyers are asking for an injunction to … [Read more...]
Hospital limping back to recovery
December 11, 2012 by
Surrey Memorial Hospital's still waiting for a final assessment on it's MRI machine caught up in the flood a few weeks ago. Fraser Health spokesperson Roy Thorpe-Dorward says in the meantime, the MRI machine at the nearby Jim Pattison Outpatient facility will be used, "We do have seven MRI's across Fraser Health so there is some capacity to absorb. … [Read more...]
A look back at a dark day
December 6, 2012 by
As Canadians remember women who have suffered violence against them, a Vancouver women's group says British Columbia is not doing enough for those who need protection. Hilla Kerner with Vancouver rape relief and women's shelter says the goverment fails women by keeping them poor with unliveable welfare rates. She says the justice system is not any … [Read more...]
Auditor General back in court over BC Rail documents
December 3, 2012 by
Final arguments are being heard in an attempt by BC's Auditor General to find out why taxpayers had to pick up six million dollars in legal fees for Dave Basi and Bobby Virk. Auditor General John Doyle is seeking a court order for access to documents from Basi, Virk, and another lawyer currently protected by solicitor client privilege. The province … [Read more...]
Jones Not Back For “2.5 Men” Until 2013
November 28, 2012 by
"Two And A Half Men" co-star Angus T. Jones has issued a statement following the hoopla surrounding the recent Forerunner Christian Church video testimonial he gave. The statement itself is a fairly standard apology to anyone who might have been offended, especially his fellow cast and crew members who've worked with him over the years. Various … [Read more...]
Just Back From: Caribbean Food and Wine Festival
November 26, 2012 by
We bet you've never been on a safari like the one we're just back from: a Caribbean food-fueled gourmet safari with five stops for five courses. And wouldn't you know it, we're still hungry for more. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
K-Stew Back For “Huntsman” Sequel?
November 24, 2012 by
It looks like Kristen Stewart rather than director Rupert Sanders is the one coming back for a "Snow White and the Huntsman" sequel. The actress has reportedly signed on to reprise her role as the fairytale character in the follow-up which aims to begin production late next year. The script is apparently already complete. A source says "Rupert … [Read more...]
BCNU fights back against “coercive” flu shot policy
November 14, 2012 by
Little more than two weeks before all BC health care workers face more pressure to get flu vaccinations, the BC Nurses Union is demanding the cancellation of what's being described as a 'coercive' policy. Union President Debra McPherson says recent scientific reviews indicate studies being used to justify the policy are not credible. "We encourage … [Read more...]
Conflict commissioner steps back from BC Rail probe
November 13, 2012 by
Amid growing pressure, conflict commissioner Paul Fraser has excused himself from the BC Rail probe, and called in his counterpart from Saskatchewan to carry out the investigation. Last week independent MLA John van Dongen demanded a probe by the conflict commissioner, sending Fraser extensive files about whether Christy Clark was in a conflict … [Read more...]
Just Back From: Food & Wine All Stars Weekend in Vegas
November 7, 2012 by
What did I learn in Vegas? Kobe beef (the real kind) is back, chef Masa is amazing, Ghost Horse cabernet is eye-poppingly expensive and delicious, and I've still got lots to eat, see, and do when I go back. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
