As Americans living on the Gulf Coast brace for the arrival of tropical storm Issac, a few British Columbians are also battening down the hatches there. Richmond's Pat Heslop and his wife are among a group of RV travelers in Florida. He says they're riding out the rain and wind in a campsite near Juno Beach. "The biggest thing is really heavy … [Read more...]
Survey: British Columbians support Sunday openings for liquor stores
July 29, 2012 by
A majority of British Columbians want public liquor stores open on Sundays. That from an Angus Reid survey done for the BC Government and Service Employees' union. 74 per cent support Sunday openings. 72 per cent want increased shopping hours. Union boss Darryl Walker says although the timing comes as the provincial government looks to sell off … [Read more...]
Coalition opposing smart meters urging British Columbians to do what they can to prevent meter installation
October 3, 2011 by
The director of the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is urging people to do what they can to prevent the meters from being installed. Sharon Noble says people can call BC Hydro and ask their account be flagged to prevent the meters from being put in as well as.. "I have put a wired basket fixed to my home over the meter because the Hydro people … [Read more...]
