March 28, 2024

Sentencing delayed for man who plead guilty to killing Laura Szendrei

It looks as if the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Delta teen two years ago will have to wait a little longer to learn his fate. The sentencing hearing for the man who admits he killed 15 year old Laura Szendrei at Mackie Park in September 2010 will take place in Surrey Provincial Court, but likely not as scheduled on Monday. The crown says it … [Read more...]

Anti-bullying bylaw delayed

Port Coquitlam has put a halt to an anti-bullying bylaw, at least until the new year. Mayor Greg Moore says Council will be doing more research before moving forward after concern from the RCMP. Moore says while police are worried the bylaw would duplicate parts of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is still necessary, "The parameters to … [Read more...]

Hearings, application for controversial Surrey casino proposal delayed

Those who want to speak their mind over a controversial casino proposal for South Surrey will have to wait until January. City of Surrey staff are delaying the hearings on the gaming application until January 14th as they take additional time to review public feedback and impact studies. Staff will also be looking at comments from the Semiahmoo … [Read more...]

Replacement for troubled student enrollment software BCeSIS delayed

The Ministry of Education has delayed putting a contract out for tender to replace the pricey provincial student enrollment software called BCeSIS. The ministry had planned on putting the contract out for tender this fall. But now Education Minister Don McRae says that won't happen, until the spring of 2013.  McRae says he is also … [Read more...]

Vancouver private clinics court battle delayed… again

The official court battle between the operators of two private Vancouver health clinics and the BC government has been delayed. Lawyers were supposed to spend two days next week in front of a BC Supreme Court judge arguing whether the clinics owned by prominent doctor Brian Day should be allowed to keep charging customers for services already … [Read more...]

Mental health policy in the workplace has been delayed

It's taking longer than expected for the Federal Government to implement a new policy for mental health in the workplace. It was supposed to be done this month. The National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace will establish voluntary guidelines for employers. It has been in the works more than two years. Labour … [Read more...]

Bill Lee sentencing delayed

Sentencing's been delayed in the case of Bill Lee. The former Surrey resident has been convicted of sex crimes involving two children in Toronto in the 1970s. He was scheduled to be sentenced Friday in Ontario Superior Court, but for unexplained reasons, his case has been adjourned to mid December. Here in B.C., Lee was a highly respected … [Read more...]

Decision on viaducts delayed

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...]

“47 Ronin” Delayed Nearly A Year

Universal has pushed back the Keanu Reeves-led 3D samurai action thriller "47 Ronin" from February 8th 2013 all the way to Christmas Day 2013 says Deadline. Originally slated for the end of this year, this second delay is due to the need for reshoots and additional visual effects work being required, however the London-based shoot has had to hold … [Read more...]

Baz’s “Great Gatsby” Delayed Six Months

Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures have officially pushed back the much anticipated release of Baz Luhrmann's ada[tation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel "The Great Gatsby" by around six months. Originally scheduled to hit at Christmas this year, the film will now hit during the height of the U.S. summer film season next … [Read more...]