The temperature over the next week is expected to drop below zero, prompting the City of Vancouver to issue an extreme weather alert in order to activate the Assistance to Shelter Act. Under the act, police will assist those at risk of exposure during sub-zero weather conditions in finding room at shelters for the night. Several emergency shelters … [Read more...]
City of Vancouver credit status lowered by Moody’s following Provincial downgrade
December 13, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver says they will continue to borrow money as needed for capital projects, despite a downgrading in their credit rating. Moody's lowered Vancouver from Triple "A" Stable status, to Triple "A" Negative, a day after knocking down the provincial rating. Councillor Raymond Louie calls the city a victim of provincial activity. "The … [Read more...]
Tax hikes for Vancouverites will be higher than city hall is advertising
December 11, 2012 by
An NPA Vancouver councillor is warning city residents the tax hikes approved by council today will actually be higher than what is being advertised. George Affleck says when you factor in all the variables it will be higher than the predicted 2.75%. "When you include utilities you are looking at a 3 to 4% tax increase for residents of … [Read more...]
Vancouver City Council wades into NHL dispute
December 11, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council is doing its part to get NHL hockey back on the ice. Councilor Geoff Meggs put forward the motion that will have the mayor send a letter to the payers and owners imploring them to get back to the table and back to playing. Meggs denies that such a motion from is silly. "It's a significant impact on the conomy of the city and … [Read more...]
Delta City Councillor nominated NDP candidate for Delta North
December 2, 2012 by
Delta City Councillor Sylvia Bishop has been nominated the NDP's candidate for Delta North in May's provincial election. Bishop is a former elementary school teacher. She's lived in Delta her whole life. In a release, NDP leader Adrian Dix says Bishop's experience as a teacher and as an elected official in Delta will make her an "able and effective … [Read more...]
Former homeless man to take City of Vancouver to court
November 22, 2012 by
Pivot Legal Society is going to court on behalf of a former homeless man to challenge three Vancouver city bylaws. Lawyer Scott Bernstein says a 57-year-old man was ticketed and harassed, when he couldn't find shelter space. “The combination of the three bylaws say there is no legal place for a homeless person to sleep outside and it … [Read more...]
Burnaby city councillor says residents who use smallest garbage bins should not be charged newly approved fee
November 11, 2012 by
A Burnaby city councillor says residents should not have to pay more for their garbage disposal next year. The city's council voted on increasing garbage disposal fees last week. The new fee will no longer give people who use the smallest bins a credit, but rather charge them $ 25. Councillor Sav Dhaliwal says this should be provided by the … [Read more...]
City inside workers ratify new contract
November 7, 2012 by
Support workers with the City of Vancouver now have a new four year contract. Members of CUPE local 15 have ratified the agreement which is retroactive to January 1st. By the time the deal expires in December of 2015, the 37-hundred clerical, technical and administrative staff will be paid almost seven per cent more than they are now. CKNW … [Read more...]
City passes Transportation 2040 plan
October 31, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council has now approved its Transportation 2040 plan. The plan focuses on having two-thirds of trips around Vancouver made by transit, on bicycle, or on foot, by 2040. Mayor Gregor Robertson says there should be an aggressive push to get rapid transit along the Broadway corridor. City staff say that line is crucial to the success of … [Read more...]
King, Chung Join “Sin City” Sequel
October 30, 2012 by
It has taken some time but at last, filming on Robert Rodriguez's "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" officially began today in Texas. Various casting announcements are expected over the coming weeks, with word today that Jaime King will reprise her role of Wendy (Goldie's twin sister) in the sequel. One person who isn't back is Devon Aoki, the … [Read more...]
