More trouble for Christy Clark's Liberals. The NDP has freedom-of-information documents it says show the government had no intention of privatizing the liquor distribution branch warehouses, until Exel logisitics presented it's own business plan. The NDP says Exel employs several BC Liberal insiders, including Patrick Kinsella. The NDP says the … [Read more...]
Developing story: PST coming back
May 14, 2012 by
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has introduced Bill 54, committing the government to re-introduce the Provincial Sales Tax by April 1, 2013 with all permanent exemptions as promised. The single act replaces decades of bills and regulations, simplifies language and administration. The bill lays out general exemptions for snacks, food and fuel, but a … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING: BCTF blasts Bill 22; full scale walkout possible
February 28, 2012 by
The BCTF has harsh words for Bill 22. And a full scale walkout is not being ruled out. BCTF President Susan Lambert is blasting Bill 22, calling the document highly political, and the worst possible outcome. She says the union hasn't had a chance to completely look over the bill at this point. That will happen by the executive at some point … [Read more...]
ABC Developing “Lincoln Lawyer” TV Series
August 9, 2011 by
ABC has ordered a pilot script for a proposed drama series based on "The Lincoln Lawyer" and its lead character - charismatic defense attorney Mickey Haller reports Variety. Michael Connelly has written five novels about the character, the first being 'Lawyer' which was adapted into a film which opened earlier this year. Matthew McConaughey … [Read more...]
