Small business owners will take a hit reverting back to the PST according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business CFIB Provincial Affairs Director Shachi Kurl says while she welcomes the streamlining in the new improved PST there is a hit small business owners will take. She said "It is going to be very expensive for small … [Read more...]
Gosling, Stone Come Into “Focus”
April 21, 2012 by
Quite a few of the team behind "Crazy, Stupid, Love" are coming together again for the comedy "Focus" reports Deadline. The story follows a veteran con man who gets involved with a newcomer to the grifter business. They get involved romantically which becomes perilous in a business where you lie and cheat for a living. Glenn Ficarra and John … [Read more...]
04/08/2012 – BUNNYFEST *COME MEET THE BUNNIES*
April 8, 2012 by
BUNNIES BUNNYFEST BUNNIES SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2012RICHMOND AUTO MALL10 AM - 4 PMRAIN OR SHINE It's a BUNNY PARTY!!!Come meet the bunnies! Learn about bunnies! Bring your own bunnies!Bunny Treats! Human Treats!Garage Sale! Bake Sale!Support the bunnies! Proceeds go to bunnies in need. Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
B.C. teachers to walk out on come Monday
March 1, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - British Columbia teachers will hold a three-day strike starting Monday, but their union president says the job action could be averted if the education minister agrees to jump-start negotiations.But Education Minister George Abbott seemed unwilling to be rushed, either by the impending strike or by fast-tracking the back-to-work … [Read more...]
‘Please come forward’
February 23, 2012 by
A young woman who was allegedly drugged and raped at a Pitt Meadows rave party two years ago says she is “devastated” that the charges against the only man accused of sexual assault in the incident have been stayed. “There’s no doubt in my mind that what happened to me on the night of Sept. 11 was a sexual assault,” said the teen victim, who … [Read more...]
BREAKING: City orders “Occupy” tents to come down
November 7, 2011 by
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says it's time for the Occupy Vancouver protest at the Art Gallery to end. Shortly after appearing in a debate with NPA candidate Suzanne Anton on CKNW, Robertson told reporters the city has issued an order for the tents to come down, immediately. Protestors at the camp are vowing to stay put. A young woman … [Read more...]
One “occupier” says more protestors are to come
November 5, 2011 by
One of the occupiers - Ben Pearson - claims today's clean-up wasn't to appease the fire chief, but to make more room for more protesters. "We will of course allow areas of access, but there is going to be significant space available that we do want to fill in." As for how long they can last now that winter's approaching, he admits... "It gets … [Read more...]
Faith community and city and provincial officials come together for affordable housing forum
October 29, 2011 by
Members of the faith community are joining with city and provincial officials this weekend, taking part in a forum on affordable housing. Doug Peat with "City Gate Leadership Forum" says the "Beyond Homelessness" conference is focusing on what can be done to address the cost of housing in Metro Vancouver. "The faith community as a whole along with … [Read more...]
Here come those ads again
October 7, 2011 by
The leader of the BC Conservative Party says some Metro Vancouver Mayors need reminding, so his party is bringing back the "Axe the Gas Tax" ads. John Cummins says Metro Mayors who vote for the gas tax aren't hearing his message about trimming municipal fat instead, You know, one percent should easily be found in municipal budgets and that … [Read more...]
Victims Being Asked to Come Forward
September 21, 2011 by
Because he's behind bars.... He can't hurt you. That's the message from Vancouver Police as they try to contact more victims of a violent drug dealer. Jermaine Carby is already in custody on a manslaughter charge in the stabbing death of a 50-year old man on June 1st in Oppenheimer Park, but inspector Brad Desmarais says the 30-year old --from … [Read more...]
