The Coroners Service says one person is dead following an avalanche in the BC's northwest. Coroner Barb McLintock says it took place in a remote area and the closest community is Stewart. McLintock says two people from an industrial camp were working when the avalanche hit. She says one person escaped but the other did not, … [Read more...]
Union leaders question Christy Clark’s claims Chinese miners are temporary
October 23, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark's defence of Chinese workers being brought here to work at a new coal mine has angered local union leaders. Scott Lunny with the United Steel Workers says the government needs to immediately investigate recruiters accused of making false promises to would-be migrants who've been told they will be allowed to bring their … [Read more...]
Jobs Ministry investigating claims Chinese workers charged to take BC mining jobs
October 23, 2012 by
The President of the BC Federation of Labour is asking the provincial government to halt plans to bring Chinese coal miners here. Jim Sinclair has raised concerns about plans to bring Asian workers here to work at coal mines in the north. "Approach the federal government and to suspend the permit for Chinese workers to come to BC … [Read more...]
Children and youth representative says BC government spends less on mental health programs than it claims
October 20, 2012 by
BC's Representative for Children and Youth is disputing figures from the provincial government -- over the amount of money spent on mental health programs. The minister responsible -- Stephanie Cadieux -- claims $ 94 million are spent each year to address concerns. But Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond isn't buying that number. "I think they spend closer … [Read more...]
Granville Street store claims work at Orpheum Theatre is keeping customers away
October 20, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver is coming under fire from a Granville Street army surplus store. The shop's manager claims work at the Orpheum Theatre -- is hurting sales. Crews are working on the Orpheum's vintage sign -- with several trucks blocking the area in-front of the theatre. But employees next door at "Camouflage" claim they showed up to work -- … [Read more...]
Fire in Maple Ridge claims 4 new homes, damages others
September 26, 2012 by
Four brand new homes have been destroyed in Maple Ridge after a fire in a construction site. Maple Ridge Fire chief Howard Exner says there is no word yet on the cause. But says the fire spread so quickly as the houses were under construction. "Well it was a very aggressive fire there was bascially four houses that were … [Read more...]
Society claims wait time data falsified
September 19, 2012 by
The BC Anesthesiologist Society is levelling serious accusations at the Health Ministry over patient wait times. Doctor Roland Orfaly says health officials have manipulated or falsified patient treatment data to show on paper wait times are being addressed. Orfaly says wait times are instead "exploding". The society is now applying as intervenor in … [Read more...]
Google Chrome claims one-third of global browser share, according to StatCounter
August 20, 2012 by
Google's Senior Vice President of Chrome & Apps Sundar Pichai confirmed to the crowd back at D10 that Chrome browser use was soaring -- particularly in the consumer space -- and StatCounter's latest data most definitely backs that up. The newest report, ending July 2012, shows the Chrome creeping up to 33.8 percent worldwide from 32.8 percent … [Read more...]
Plane crash claims second victim
August 16, 2012 by
A second person has died following Monday's plane crash near Brenda Mines. The BC Coroners Service identifies the victim as 24-year old Lauren Sewell of Surrey. 30-year old Jayson Smith of Vancouver died at the scene of the accident, which remains under investigation by the Transporation Safety Board. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
RCMP deny Galliford allegations; claims she had drinking problem
July 17, 2012 by
The Federal and provincial governments are standing firm in response to Corporal Catherine Galliford's claims of being sexual harassed during her 16 year stint with the RCMP. In a joint statement of defence, the Canadian and BC governments claim Galliford had a drinking problem she had no interest in dealing with, and stating she failed to … [Read more...]
