BC's Energy Minister is finally talking to the media over the smart meter confusion. Rich Coleman says the smart grid worksbest withy every home in BC having a smart meter. Coleman says there is no confusion and at this point there's also no opt out options. "I think the confusion - I don't know who it comes from. The op-ed speaks for … [Read more...]
BREAKING: BC Hydro clarifies Smart Meter stance
January 30, 2013 by
B-C Hydro has made it official....at least, for now. The utility has issued a written statement saying it will not install Smart Meters without the customer's permission. Hydro says it's important to take extra time to work with customers who still have concerns, so in the meantime it will not install new meters unless they have their … [Read more...]
BC’s Education Minister clarifies mediator Charles Jago’s access to, and role in, Bill 22.
April 10, 2012 by
BC's Education Minister says the government appointed mediator in the teachers contract dispute did indeed get a sneek peek at Bill 22 but not in the way the BCTF is suggesting. In a statement Education Minister George Abbott says he did meet with Charles Jago before tabling Bill 22. Abbott adds it was after identifying Jago as a … [Read more...]
Vancouver police chief clarifies comments on Stanley Cup celebrations
March 25, 2012 by
Vancouver’s police chief says he in fact is welcoming Canucks fans to come downtown during this year's Stanley Cup run. The department is clarifying comments made at Wednesday’s police board meeting. "At all times and during the hockey playoffs, the Vancouver police are encouraging people to come downtown to enjoy our bars, restaurants, … [Read more...]
Nokia clarifies battery update on Lumia 800, promises audio / camera fixes soon
February 2, 2012 by
Nokia already came clean about the Lumia 800 battery bug, but evidently that just wasn't enough to appease the masses. A community manager in the outfit's own forums has just responded to pages upon pages of comments regarding the most recent update, partly to (re)set the record straight regarding the battery, and partly to address more fixes that … [Read more...]
Premier clarifies her “sick” comments
Premier Christy Clark is attempting to clarify unflattering comments she made about our provincial capital.Clark is quoted in a newspaper article saying she tries to avoid working at the Legislature because there's "no real people in Victoria" and the "sick culture is unhealthy." So what does she mean by that?"I meant the … [Read more...]