The federal government continues to defend the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard base. At an announcement in North Vancouver, Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose insists safety will not be affected by the base closing – which happened without warning on Tuesday. Ambrose says the decision to drop $ 6-million in Newfoundland the next day was … [Read more...]
Metro Vancouver directors defend move to maintain pay rate for attending conferences
January 26, 2013 by
Directors on Metro Vancouver boards are defending their unanimous decision made Friday to maintain existing pay rates, instead of lowering them, for attending conferences and conventions. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says dropping the current pay of $ 346 per meeting to $ 100 wouldn't be in line with other boards. "I'm not aware of any that get … [Read more...]
Furlong goes on line to defend reputation
October 2, 2012 by
Days after refusing to take questions at a hastily-called news conference in Vancouver, the man responsible for organizing the 2010 Olympics is quite willing to defend his early years in Canada....online. John Furlong has posted a statement on his website titled 'Setting the record straight on my life and family.' He still claims a Georgia Straight … [Read more...]
RCMP defend liquor application for new HQ
June 22, 2012 by
The Mounties are defending plans to serve alcohol at the RCMP's new BC headquarters in Surrey. "It's a multi-purpose facility. It's something like a community hall." Corporal Bernie Conroy says the current E-Division complex in Vancouver has had a so-called 'mess' hall for years. ''That licence allows us to be open seven days a week as per what's … [Read more...]
