April 26, 2024

Coleman downplays brewing controversy

A controversy linking a well known lobbyist, a BC Liberal who owns a craft beer company, and cabinet minister Rich Coleman,  is being called "political games" by the minister. Rich Coleman says Pacific Western Brewing Company might have to lay off staff to avoid a fiscal hit as it exceeds a mandated production quota. Coleman says he is simply … [Read more...]

More trouble brewing over the Marpole Midden

Members of the Musqueam band are threatening to escalate their protest over a housing project on top of an ancient burial ground in Vancouver.  Work permits set to expire Wednesday have been extended to September 15th.  Sparking anger from Rhiannon Bennett, one of the protesters camping out at the site below the Arthur Laing … [Read more...]