Fire chiefs here in BC are offering their condolences to the families and colleagues of the firefighters killed in Webster, New York. Fire Chiefs' Association of BC President, Len Garis calls the circumstances around the deaths extremely tragic. He adds firefighters know that risk is inherent to the job, but says this is something no one ever … [Read more...]
BC fire chiefs offer condolences to those mourning loss of New York firefighters
December 24, 2012 by
Vancouver Chiefs request PM keep Kits Station open
December 4, 2012 by
The Chiefs of the Vancouver Police and Fire Departments have written the Prime Minister urging Stephen Harper to overturn the decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. Police Chief Jim Chu and Fire Chief Jim McKearney say plans to offset the closure aren't good enough. They say the transfer of all Vancouver area incidents to the … [Read more...]
Enbridge wins support of Gitxsan chiefs
December 2, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The controversial Northern Gateway pipeline that would connect Alberta's oilsands with the B.C. coast has won the support of one of the First Nations that controls some of the territory it would cross. Chief Elmer Derrick says the Gitxsan hereditary chiefs have decided to partner with Enbridge in the proposed $ 5.5-billion project, … [Read more...]
