Despite criticism from the provinces Education Minister the Burnaby Teachers Association is standing behind an email sent to their members. President Richard Storch resfused to categorize the email as threatening instead he called it an information piece on extra-curricular activity. He says "Our approach as a union is not to threaten … [Read more...]
Falcon defends TransLink
April 18, 2012 by
Finance minister Kevin Falcon is defending the rising cost of TransLink's board of directors. Speaking on CKNW's the Bill Good show, Falcon says the board needs to have experts who can manage it in the best interest of taxpayers. "The fact of the matter is, they're balancing their budgets, and they’re running their operatings certainly in a … [Read more...]
Abbott defends Bill 22
March 19, 2012 by
Bill 22 is a chance for B.C. teachers and their employers to re-start stalled contract talks after a year of no progress. So says education minister George Abbott, while abroad in China. Speaking on CKNW's "The World Today Weekend," Abbott says the bill allows the two sides to finally reach an agreement through an appointed … [Read more...]
Oppal defends Pickton probe amid criticism
March 7, 2012 by
The head of a public inquiry into the Robert Pickton case defended the process Tuesday against allegations it’s ignoring the voices of aboriginals, as a lawyer appointed to represent that community resigned and one of the few remaining First Nations groups left in the process pulled out. Aboriginal activists have long dismissed the inquiry as … [Read more...]
ICBC defends Graduated Licensing Program
February 6, 2012 by
A day after a deadly crash involving a young inexperienced driver in Maple Ridge, ICBC is defending the Graduated Licensing Program. Director of Road Safety Nicolas Jimenez say the program is working and it has saved lives despite the occasional horrific crash. "We have seen fatal crashes involving kids 15 to 19 drop by about 65%. We have … [Read more...]
UBC defends animal testing
January 31, 2012 by
The University of British Columbia defended its use of animal testing Monday, claiming a majority of more than 200,000 animals were used in basic science projects that cause less than minor or short-term stress. “(All animal-testing projects) go through the same stringent review (on the university’s ethics committee),” said Helen Burt, associate … [Read more...]
Ivanhoe defends Oyu Tolgoi agreement
September 26, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) is defending the investment agreement for its Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia as a fair and legally binding contract.The Canadian mining company says the deal complies fully with all Mongolian laws and was negotiated in accordance with all resolutions issued by the Mongolian parliament.The comments come as the … [Read more...]
Premier defends attack ads on Cummins
September 16, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark is defending Liberal attack ads on B.C. Conservative Leader John Cummins. She says they're just "introducing" Cummins to British Columbians and the fact he voted for the N.D.P. in the last election. "His whole aim at this point seems to be to elect an N.D.P. government again." Clark dismisses a … [Read more...]
Vancouver police review defends riot response
September 6, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - An internal review by the Vancouver police says the department's response to the Stanley Cup riot was justified and insists there was no way to know trouble was brewing in the city's downtown.The police report is the third review to be released so far, and repeats the force's claims that there was nothing it could have done to prevent … [Read more...]
