CKNW has learned the provincial government will phase out emissions testing of cars and light trucks in the Aircare program. Environment Minister Terry Lake will make an announcement in Burnaby this afternoon on the future of the 20-year-old agency. Sources say the focus will be shifted to heavier vehicles like semi's and R-V's, but it's not clear … [Read more...]
ICBC changes create a stir among the public
May 23, 2012 by
Public consultations are underway into ICBC's proposed changes to driver insurance premiums. The new rules would see a greater focus on a driver-based system, rather than one focused on vehicles. The Corporation's Steve Crombie is expecting a good amount of public interest, "Based on the response we've had so far, you know, if we had, I don't … [Read more...]
Release Changes: May 14th 2012
May 14, 2012 by
IFC Releasing has setup its late Summer/early Fall schedule and has locked in four films - the Catherine Deneuve-led "Beloved" for August 17th, the Lauren Ambrose-led comedy " Sleepwalk with Me" for August 24th, Josh Radnor's comedy "Liberal Arts" for September 14th, and the documentary "How to Survive a Plague" for September 21st. The Frank … [Read more...]
Fight HST says they will act if there are changes to the PST slipped into coming bill
May 7, 2012 by
The group that engineered the downfall of the HST will be keeping a close eye on Victoria and are ready to mobilize their army, again, if need be. Fight HST spokesperson Bill Tieleman says his fear is the government might slip in changes to the PST by tabling a bill on the tax at the last minute. He said "The referendum was very … [Read more...]
DUI changes may result in more Court time being needed
May 3, 2012 by
The BC Government's changes to parts of its drunk-driving laws struck down last fall will likely only invite further challenges in Court. So says Jeremy Carr, a Victoria lawyer who helped have those very laws deemed unconstiutional. The Government has come up with new laws to address a Court order, including having police tell a driver he can … [Read more...]
DUI law changes not done yet
May 3, 2012 by
The NDP and the Government are sparring once again, this time over changes to the DUI legislation made after the Courts ruled some portions were unconstitutional. Attorney-General critic Leonard Krog says it remains to be seen if the changes will pass muster in Court, "The fact that they are having to introduce this legislation shows that … [Read more...]
Changes at Translink
April 20, 2012 by
Translink's C-E-O has sent an internal email to company brass announcing a restructuring of the organization, and at least one senior executive is gone. Ian Jarvis says he's made initial steps to put Translink in a better position to meet customers' needs. Jarvis has eliminated the position of executive-vice president of planning and … [Read more...]
US attorney changes tune on marijuana
April 18, 2012 by
The US attorney who prosecuted BC’s prince of pot has joined the chorus to decriminalize marijuana. Echoing more and more calls to decriminalize, former prosecutor John Mckay says the war on drugs has failed. Currently a law professor at Seattle University, Mckay is fighting for an initiative in Washington that would regulate marijuana and … [Read more...]
Changes to Grant’s Law take effect Sunday
April 14, 2012 by
New changes to Worksafe BC regulations that protect late-night staff come into effect Sunday. But not everyone is welcoming the change. Doug DePatie's son, Grant, was killed in a gas-and-dash back in 2005, while he was working as an attendant at the pump in Maple Ridge. Ever since, Doug has fought to better protect late-night workers. He says the … [Read more...]
The Chair of the regional mayors council calls Translink changes “disappointing”
April 10, 2012 by
Disappointing, that is the reaction from the chair of the Mayors Council for Transportation after Translink changes tabled by the Transportation Minister. Richard Walton, Mayor of the District of North Vancouver says he would have liked to have seen more.. He said "We are a little disappointed I think. We certainly were hoping thats … [Read more...]
