A bunch of film release date schedule updates and additions have been made over the past week or so. These include the Nicholas Sparks romantic drama "Safe Haven," Terrence Malick's latest "To the Wonder," the James Franco-led "Spring Breakers," various CG animated projects, and even a "Last Exorcism" sequel. Here's a quick breakdown: Date … [Read more...]
Transit Police may face changes in structure
September 13, 2012 by
Changes could be coming for Transit Police. Translink is looking at the possibility of Transit Police becoming a subsidiary of the transportation company just like Coast Mountain Bus Company. Translink spokesperson Bob Paddon, "The intention is, at this point in time, the members are paid for by Translink but the structure is such that … [Read more...]
A rough draft is coming of changes pending in the classroom
August 20, 2012 by
A rough draft of proposed changes to the curriculum for Kindegarten to Grade 12 students will be posted by the Ministry of Education soon. Vancouver school board chair Patti Bacchus says the changes have been in the works for a while. Bacchus says her hope is the feedback doesn't stop and the changes will lead to more voices speaking … [Read more...]
Time to make some changes at Translink
June 29, 2012 by
The Mayors Council is pushing ahead with ideas to change how Translink is governed. Chair Richard Walton says there are too many cooks in the kitchen when it comes to running Translink, "We have got 22 local governments we have got the Regional District, Metro Vancouver, the Provincial Government and the Federal Government and we also have … [Read more...]
Commissioner confident with RCMP act changes
June 23, 2012 by
The RCMP's top cop is confident changes to the RCMP act will give him more power to personally deal with so-called "bad apples."Commssioner Bob Paulson admits cases such as Monty Robinson and Don Ray - have been embarrassing for the national police force. "There will be an ability for the conduct authority, the person that's bringing the prosecutor … [Read more...]
BC’s Justice Minister welcomes changes to the RCMP act
June 21, 2012 by
Justice Minister Shirley Bond is welcoming a move by Ottawa to give the RCMP more power to fire bad apples. Bond says she got a personal heads-up from her federal counterpart Vic Toews on Wednesday night. "I'm very pleased to see at least a response being made and Mr Toews assured me that this is the kind of step we need to take … [Read more...]
Feds promote changes to RCMP act
June 21, 2012 by
One day after the federal government announced changes -- making it easier to discipline bad Mounties -- officials from Ottawa are now in Vancouver to explain those changes. Standing behind a podium featuring the statement, 'Enhancing trust in the RCMP,' Parliamentary Secretary Candice Hoeppner says the public safety ministry has given … [Read more...]
Changes to income and disability assistance in BC
June 11, 2012 by
The provincial government has announced a carrot and stick approach in making changes to income and disability assistance policies. Premier Christy Clark has announced more money will be spent to assist individuals with disabilities lead more independent lives. "We're increasing trust account limits to help people with disabilities lead more … [Read more...]
Could changes be on the way to the Vancouver Seawall?
May 29, 2012 by
The Vancouver Park Board has passed a motion, asking staff to consider changes to improve both pedestrian and cyclist safety. The motion was tabled by Vision Vancouver's Aaron Jasper, "The underlying goal of the motion was to come up with strategies that can ensure that everybody, able-bodied or not, cyclist of pedestrian, young and old, can … [Read more...]
Union representing Coast Guard say changes from Ottawa almost like “Baywatch”
May 28, 2012 by
The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees, who represent Coast Guard staff, is curious about a visit from the Commissioner tomorrow. After being told Coast Guard Commissioner Mark Gregoire will address staff in Vancouver, The Union's Pacific region Vice President Dave Clark said "I read that they are celebrating 50 years and they are … [Read more...]
