The Liberals have introduced bills that will change a slew of policies. They include allowing charities to auction off liquor, allowing area-based tenure instead of volume-based for forest companies, and naming the pacific salmon as B.C.'s official fish. As well, Health Minister Margaret Macdiarmid says people on long vacations will now enjoy … [Read more...]
New twenty dollar bills not working on Translink ticket machines
November 11, 2012 by
Transit riders won't be able to use new twenty dollar polymer bills at some ticket machines this week. Translink Spokesperson Drew Snider says they have to roll out a software update so the machines recognize the new notes. He says they faced similar problems when new toonies and loonies were released into circulation, and did have a work plan in … [Read more...]
BC’s Finance minister defends costy credit card bills to the taxpayers
August 6, 2012 by
BC's Finance Minister is defending millions of taxpayer dollars being spent on government credit cards across the ministries and the premier's office. Kevin Falcon says as people hear about the costs coming from the various ministries they shouldn't jump to any conclusions. "Many of them seem unexplainable but once people understand … [Read more...]
The Premier’s office wasn’t the only department with big credit card bills
August 2, 2012 by
Spending may have doubled at Premier Christy Clark's office this fiscal year, but other ministries have added to their bills as well. Transportation and Infrastructure spent an extra one million dollars in 2011-2012 than the year before. Government credit card records show the ministry of jobs, tourism and innovation spent $ 2.5 … [Read more...]
A lot of new bills may mean the legislative session could be extended
May 8, 2012 by
The spring session of the legislature may be extended to deal with a raft of new government bills. The Liberals have introduced 14 new bills in the past nine days, with more to come this week and only 11 debating days left on the calendar. The NDP worries the government will cut off debate to get the bills through. Liberal … [Read more...]
Police warn of spike in counterfeit bills
July 27, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Vancouver police are warning the public about a spike in the number of counterfeit bills passed over the past four months. "In April of this year we started to see ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
