Premier Christy Clark is trying to avoid the Surrey casino controversy involving her Gaming Minister, Rich Coleman. Coleman called Surrey councillors prior to council's decision, then criticized Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and council after they voted to kill the mega-casino proposal in south Surrey. But by the end of last week Coleman was … [Read more...]
90% issues clear message from union members
November 19, 2012 by
BC's Health Science Association members have backed their bargaining committee by voting 90% in favour of a strike. Union President Reid Johnson says the resounding vote will send a clear message to BC's health employers that it's time to negotiate a fair and reasonable agreement. Johnson says the Government and Health Authorities have not … [Read more...]
Coquitlam Mountie sues to clear his tarnished reputation
November 2, 2012 by
A Coquitlam RCMP officer who claims he suffered public humiliation when pictures of him on a fetish website were made public has filed what his lawyer is calling the 'biggest breach of privacy case in the history of Canada.' Corporal Jim Brown is suing four people including prominent Vancouver lawyer Cameron Ward. Brown's lawyer Bryan Baynham says … [Read more...]
Offline Google Maps to work on ‘all devices with Android 2.2 or higher,’ 3D compatibility less clear
June 6, 2012 by
We'd heard earlier that Google had "nothing to announce" in regard to Android compatibility with the newly-announced offline Maps support and 3D modeling, but look -- things change. We reached out to the company and urged 'em to dig a little deeper, only to have the following confirmed: "For offline Google Maps for Android, all devices with Android … [Read more...]
Bond says province, feds working to clear confusion on RCMP raises
April 7, 2012 by
B.C. Justice Minister Shirley Bond says both the province and federal government are working to clear up confusion around RCMP pay increases. As they consider signing a new 20-year contract with the RCMP, municipalities complain there was no consultation. Bond says the province's working relationship with Ottawa is good – but admits the … [Read more...]
Province seeks injunction to clear out new Occupy camp
November 21, 2011 by
"An act of defiance."The words of attorney-general Shirley Bond, reacting to the move of "Occupy Cancouver" protestors to the space outside the courts at Robson Square. "I've asked the lawyers in my ministry to contemplate what options we might have, but it's my intent that our lawyers be in court tomorrow morning to seek an injunction." The … [Read more...]
Judge orders Occupy Vancouver to clear out
November 18, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - B.C. judges have ordered the Occupy encampments in Victoria and Vancouver to end, while protesters and civic officials in Toronto are waiting until Monday to find out if that city will have similar clout to clear its camp.B.C. Supreme Court Justice Anne MacKenzie agreed Friday with city lawyers who argued the protesters camped out on … [Read more...]
