Port Coquitlam has put a halt to an anti-bullying bylaw, at least until the new year. Mayor Greg Moore says Council will be doing more research before moving forward after concern from the RCMP. Moore says while police are worried the bylaw would duplicate parts of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is still necessary, "The parameters to … [Read more...]
BC Supreme Court to hear alleged wrongful dismissal case of Vancouver Bylaw Enforcement Manager
December 9, 2012 by
Was Carlene Robbins fired, or did she quit? The alleged wrongful dismissal of a Bylaw Enforcement Manager with the City of Vancouver is at the heart of a case being heard this week in BC Supreme Court. Lawyer Robert Rogers says his client will testify she was "constructively demoted" three weeks after a house fire killed three men in December … [Read more...]
Port Coquitlam to launch anti-bullying bylaw as part of new campaign
November 27, 2012 by
On what would have been Amanda Todd's 16th birthday, the City of Port Coquitlam and other local groups have teamed up to tackle bullying with a fresh approach in B.C. The city has proposed a bylaw making it, in essence, illegal to bully someone. It would levy a fine, which would be removed if the offender participates in an anti-bullying … [Read more...]
Robertson looks to special oil tanker bylaw
November 8, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council is pondering a new bylaw that could be a "game changer" when it comes to oil pipelines running to and through the city. Mayor Gregor Robertson says the bylaw, if passed, would require oil carriers to have massive liability insurance in case of a spill, "Well, the maximum that is provided for under Canadian law is 1.2 … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Transit Police unhappy with new fare collection bylaw
September 6, 2012 by
Transit Police are threatening not to write any tickets after taking a close look at a new bylaw that came into effect this week. The Fare Collection Bylaw allows Transit Security - along with Transit Police - to issue fare infraction tickets. The trouble is however according to Transit Police officers who want to remain unnamed for fear of … [Read more...]
Councillors stand pat on leash bylaw
February 1, 2012 by
Green Coun. Adriane Carr has lost a ruff battle to change a city bylaw against leashing up dogs unattended in public. Carr introduced a motion Tuesday for the city to tweak its animal-control bylaw, allowing dog owners to tie up their four-legged friends to a bike rack or parking meter outside stores. But Vancouver council voted to keep the bylaw … [Read more...]
Hoarding bylaw in-question after weekend fire
October 10, 2011 by
The City of Vancouver says it will be sometime before officials can review records of a property at 23rd and Willow badly damaged by fire Sunday morning.Neighbours say they called the city numerous times to report hoarding.Sure enough, when firefighters arrived on scene, they couldn't get in the doors or windows because of all the junk.It was piled … [Read more...]
