BC's Attorney General is pressing the federal government for more details on raises for the RCMP that could prevent some municipalities from signing on to a new 20 year contract with the force. Shirley Bond says she understands that some mayors are reluctant to sign the 20 year deal before the April 30th deadline after being blindsided by … [Read more...]
BC’s Attorney General is pressuring Ottawa for clarification of RCMP wage hike costs.
April 11, 2012 by
Regions worry about overall RCMP costs
April 11, 2012 by
The Provincial NDP's public safety critic is warning municipalities might be on the hook for more than just RCMP pay hikes. Kathy Corrigan says E-Ddivisions new headquarters could come with a hefty price tag, in Burnaby alone, "They are saying the costs could be well over a million dollars a year just to pay for the new E-Division … [Read more...]
Rent banks worth the costs: Councillor
March 24, 2012 by
As Vancouver city council prepares to approve micro-loans for renters next week, advocates are gathering Friday in Langley to discuss the program’s success in other municipalities. Rent banks have already been established in Victoria, Prince George and Surrey and provide small emergency loans to low-income individuals in temporary financial … [Read more...]
Harper concerned about rising health care costs
November 26, 2011 by
Now that provincial and territorial ministers have wrapped up 2 days of meetings on the future of Canadian health care, the Prime Minister admits he's worried about rising costs. Even so, Stephen Harper says Ottawa will keep increasing funding.... for now. "We have committed to the six per cent for a few more years. Over the long term, I … [Read more...]
Province threatens legislation over drug costs
September 28, 2011 by
Is BC getting ripped off on the purchase of generic drugs? CKNW has learned the provincial government is threatening legislation to lower the price it pays for generics, if the pharmaceutical industry can't live up to a deal signed in 2010. The deal saw BC negotiate a lower price for generic drugs that was supposed to save 170 million … [Read more...]
Litigation costs hit Photon Control profit
August 24, 2011 by
BURNABY, B.C. - Photon Control Inc.'s second-quarter profit fell 63 per cent as it bore the legal costs of three law suits, the company (TSXV:PHO) announced Wednesday.Its net income dropped to $ 377,189 in the three months ended June 30, down from $ 1 million in the third quarter of 2010.Two of the suits were settled during the quarter in May.In … [Read more...]
Roof still rising on home costs
August 22, 2011 by
Home ownership in Canada became more expensive for the second straight quarter, but recent global market and economic turmoil could actually help keep a lid on expenses by keeping interest rates low, RBC Economics reported yesterday. During the second quarter of 2011, the proportion of pre-tax income required to service the costs of owning a home … [Read more...]
Vehicle scheme costs B.C. men big bucks
August 19, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - A handful of B.C men have been ordered to pay tens-of-thousands of dollars in damages after a judge found them liable for participating in a scheme that saw stolen vehicles resold on the ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Fraser fishery helps gillnetters cover costs
August 12, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Gillnet fishermen say there's no comparison between this year's run of sockeye salmon and last year's massive run up the Fraser River.Area E Gillnetters Association ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
