It's been a question for years: what to do about the aging Patullo Bridge? In a few months, there may be an answer. Sany Zein with Translink says they’re hoping to work towards a short list of options this winter and spring, and to reach consensus on a solution sometime around next summer. "This is a very public and transparent process, when … [Read more...]
BC Attorney-General says marijuana decision up to feds
November 7, 2012 by
B-C Attorney-General Shirley Bond says the provincial and federal governments will keep a close eye on attempts to legalize marijuana in Washington State and Colorado. But bond says it's still up to Ottawa to make any change to the criminal code in this country. "This is a federal government issue. There will still be complex discussions in the … [Read more...]
Tofino mayor says delay in nofication from Province led to District’s decision to activate tsunami sirens, phone notifications
October 28, 2012 by
Tsunami sirens in Tofino went off last night, alerting residents to seek higher ground following the 7.7 magnitude quake in Haida Gwaii. Mayor Perry Schmunk says they made the call to alert people via siren and phone notifications after having trouble getting more information from the province. "It took about 45 minutes before we got kind of … [Read more...]
Decision on viaducts delayed
October 7, 2012 by
We'll have to wait a bit longer for a decision on the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts. Vancouver city council was supposed to have voted by now on whether to demolish the structures, but Vision Councillor Geoff Meggs suspects the vote won't happen until January or February. He says some key questions remain unanswered. "Questions that are coming from … [Read more...]
SCOC decision comes Friday
September 20, 2012 by
The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision Friday on whether Vancouver sex workers can challenge the country's prostitution laws. Canada's top Court will release its ruling on an appeal made by the Federal Government to try and stop the sex workers' challenge. Katrina Pacey says her clients want to dispute laws including a ban on keeping … [Read more...]
No decision yet on Basi-Virk documents
September 16, 2012 by
It will be at least 2013 before a judge makes his decision whether or not to release more information surrounding the 6-million dollar pay-out of Dave Basi and Bobby Virk. The two pleaded guilty in connection to the sale of BC Rail -- with taxpayers picking up their legal costs. Auditor General John Doyle is seeking access to documents covered … [Read more...]
Translink puts decision to chop Taxi Saver program on ice
May 30, 2012 by
Translink is "taking a step back" from its decision to cancel the Taxi Saver program, which subsidizes taxi's for handy dart users. Instead, it will consult with stakeholders, after close to 200 people packed its annual general meeting to express outrage. Translink CEO Ian Jarvis suggests the process taken to come to the decision wasn't … [Read more...]
Premier battles Coast Guard decision
May 28, 2012 by
The Premier won't be joining the Opposition Leader to fight the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station. That's because Christy Clark says her government's already pushing back against the decision. NDP Leader Adrian Dix feels a united front's needed to get the message to Ottawa that the closure's not acceptable. Premier Clark says her … [Read more...]
Premier defends BC Hydro decision
May 23, 2012 by
BC's Premier says she won't apologize for breaking an 11-year old Liberal election promise to ensure the independence of the BC Utilities Commission. Christy Clark is defending a controversial cabinet decision to cap electricity rates at 17 per cent over three years, before any hearings could be held by the commission next month."We're finding a … [Read more...]
WSJ: LightSquared ‘preparing’ for bankruptcy protection filing, final decision coming tomorrow
May 15, 2012 by
Can't say it's striking us as any sort of surprise, but the seemingly destined-to-fail LightSquared just might be out of options. After getting a high-five from Sprint and plenty of attention for its initiatives in bringing yet another wireless option to America, those blasted GPS interference issues (or "supposed" issues, depending on who you ask) … [Read more...]
