BC's Health Minister says changes are being made that will help those who need a family doctor get one, but it's going to take time. Margaret MacDiarmid says starting april first, the program called "A G-P for Me" will allow patients to consult their doctor over the phone and encourages physicians to take on new patients. But MacDiarmid says it's … [Read more...]
The Premier continues campaign against Kits Coast Guard Base closing
January 21, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark dropped by the Jericho Sailing Centre to discuss the closing of the Kits Coast Guard base, and she brought a check with her. Jericho Sailing Centre GM Mike Cotter says the premier, while opposing the closing of Kits base, didn't say how the province is taking the issue up with Ottawa. "She couldn't give me any … [Read more...]
Pack the Police Car campaign brings in the dough for the Food Bank
December 24, 2012 by
Over fifteen thousand dollars was raised along with six tons of food during Surrey RCMP’s "Pack the Police Car" campaign for the local food bank. An additional contribution by RCMP employees pushed the grand total to over eighteen thousand. And police are reminding people donations to the food bank are accepted, and needed, year-round. CKNW … [Read more...]
‘Tis the season for the RCMP Drinking Driving Counterattack Campaign
December 7, 2012 by
RCMP in the Lower Mainland are trying to curb impaired driving once again this holiday season with their annual Christmas Counterattack campaign. Corporal Robert McDonald says anybody that's been drinking should be prepared to be tested. And if someone fails, their vehicle will be impounded, and they'll receive a ninety day road prohibition. "This … [Read more...]
Premier defends ad campaign
December 7, 2012 by
One week after the BC government announced it was cutting back on discretionary spending, Premier Christy Clark is explaining why that doesn't include the advertising budget. The Premier is all over TV these days in paid advertisements promoting her government's jobs plan. She says the ads are important for consumer confidence. "And people, I … [Read more...]
Vancouver police nab lots of drunk drivers in holiday DUI campaign
December 4, 2012 by
The numbers are in from the first weekend of the Vancouver police counter attack and they're not good. Last Friday and Saturday officers pulled 60 impared drivers off the road. Constable Brian Montague says that's up from 45 last year. Montague says also disturbing is among those they nabbed were 8 new driver sporting the novice 'N' sticker on … [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...]
Campaign aims to bring lapsed Catholics back to church
October 21, 2012 by
One of the world's biggest religions is buying advertising to bring Metro Vancouver’s stray Catholics back to the church. The Catholics Come Home campaign, developed by a non-profit organization in Atlanta, reaches out to lapsed parishioners using television ads. This is the first time they've partnered with a Diocese outside the United … [Read more...]
BCTF to launch ad campaign after gag law lifted
October 7, 2012 by
The head of the BC Teachers' Federation is applauding last week's judgment from the Court of Appeal ruling the Province's "gag law" on third-party political spending was unconstitutional. It means unions and other groups will now be allowed to advertise in the lead-up to provincial elections. Susan Lambert says plans are already underway for a new … [Read more...]
