Nearly seven years after two people died in the sinking of a BC Ferry, it's a haunting reminder something went horribly wrong that night. Radio transmissions recorded in the early hours of March 22nd, 2006 offer proof of confusion after the Queen of the North ran aground, started taking on water and quickly sank near the community of Hartley … [Read more...]
Premier says no confusion over Education Plan
January 28, 2013 by
The Premier does not think her government's Education Plan conflicts with another agreement signed between the Teachers Union and the Employer. Premier Christy Clark says her plan to reach a 10-year deal with teachers is a framework for the future. Clark denies it would be moot if the Teachers Union and the Employers group reach a new … [Read more...]
Confusion over Port Mann/Golder Ears integration
September 13, 2012 by
Golden Ears Bridge commuters are being told they'll have to get used to a new payment method - after the soon-to-be tolled Port Mann Bridge opens.There's confusion about when the two systems will be 'integrated.' The C.E.O. of the Transportation Investment Corporation says Golden Ears commuters will initially be able to use their transponders … [Read more...]
NDP Finance critic wants the deficit confusion cleared up quickly
July 26, 2012 by
The NDP's Finance critic wants clarity when it comes to BC's deficit. Bruce Ralston isn't pointing fingers but says the Public Sector Accounting Board needs to make a decision. "I think what the public expects is they expect accuracy and clarity and thats a reasonable expectation so it needs to be resolved one way or the other and … [Read more...]
Cadieux to keep her job, as Clark blames the NDP for CLBC confusion
June 24, 2012 by
The minister responsible for Community Living B.C. will keep her job.Premier Christy Clark is defending Stephanie Cadieux, as outrage continues to swirl over the latest saga at the troubled organization.Cadieux announced the end of CLBC's controversial bonus program last October, but as it turns out, those top ups weren't phased out until the end … [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...]
One Mayor is clearing the air when it comes to civic confusion over RCMP deal deadline.
March 9, 2012 by
The municipal observer to the RCMP contract talks is clearing up some of the confusion at the civic level as an end of March deadline to sign off on the deal approaches Fassbender says the end of March deadline is only between the feds and the province. He says after that the contract is then sent out to municipalities. When asked … [Read more...]
Confusion at the civic level as a deadline approaches to sign off on BC’s new RCMP contract.
March 8, 2012 by
As we near the end of March deadline to sign off on a new RCMP contract for BC, Mayors have yet to even see the document. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said "No we haven't. We had a briefing in the beginning of January but we haven't actually seen the contract yet." He is echoed by John Ruttan, Mayor of Nanaimo when asked if he had … [Read more...]
“Avengers” Trailer Causes Studio Confusion
October 12, 2011 by
So why in the world did the Paramount logo appear on yesterday's trailer launch of "The Avengers" rather than the Disney logo considering they are the actual distributor and marketer of the film? The answer is rather unusual according to Variety. A year ago, after Disney made its multi-billion dollar deal with Marvel, the Mouse House agreed to … [Read more...]
