An advocate for the Varsity Ridge Bowling Centre on Vancouver’s west side, says he's supportive of a motion going before City Council Tuesday, if the ridge cannot be saved from demolition. Councilor Adriane Carr is calling for staff to work with the park board in considering options for the city to provide a bowling centre on the west … [Read more...]
Clark and Redford to discuss Northern Gateway
September 28, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark will meet with Alberta Premier Alison Redford in Calgary next week to discuss the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Clark told delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities convention today that she will be telling Albertans how much British Columbians value their environment. "And that they understand exactly where we are coming from … [Read more...]
The NDP say it is time to discuss if the Coast Guard should be its own ministry
September 24, 2012 by
The NDP's west coast fisheries critic says perhaps it is time to look at how the Coast Guard is run after deep cuts from Ottawa. Fin Donnelly says it might be time to debate how the Coast Guard is run at the top. "You know there have been several discussion over time whether it should be Transport, or its own Ministry, or under DFO so … [Read more...]
Metro Vancouver mayors discuss connectivity
September 22, 2012 by
Port Moody's mayor says lots of ideas were exchanged Friday among more than a dozen Metro Vancouver mayors about connectivity in their communities. Mike Clay says the discussion was a valuable use of time. "The highest level of importance in any community is probably always public safety, but it doesn't mean that we're consumed with only talking … [Read more...]
Surrey, New West business leaders to discuss Pattullo Bridge
May 13, 2012 by
Business leaders from both New Westminster and Surrey are meeting later this month focusing their attention on a new Pattullo Bridge. Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman says the bridge serves as a major business corridor between the two cities. She argues major investment and development is needed to facilitate trade and economic … [Read more...]
Provincial ministers to discuss proposed cuts to urban search and rescue
May 5, 2012 by
Proposed federal funding cuts to urban search and rescue teams is on the agenda as provincial ministers responsible for emergency management meet in Victoria this weekend. "Obviously the search and rescue units that are at risk across the province, I'm sure will be a topic of discussion for the provincial ministers with the federal minister," says … [Read more...]
Lower Mainland mayors meet to discuss RCMP pay hikes
April 21, 2012 by
Lower Mainland mayors met Friday, one day removed from a province-wide conference call, to talk again about RCMP pay hikes, and the costs. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says the wage hikes "threw sand in the gears" for some mayors who want clarification. When asked if any city is seriously thinking about not signing the new 20 … [Read more...]
Anaesthesiologists meet and discuss withdrawing services
April 17, 2012 by
At a public forum Monday evening, BC anaesthesiologists suggested withdrawing services is still on the table, if the BC Medical Association and the Provincial Government don't let them in on conciliation talks. The Court action filed by the Government against BC's anaesthesiologists is adjourned, but Doctor Jeff Rains of the BC … [Read more...]
“Knight Rises” Wraps, Bale & Oldman Discuss
November 27, 2011 by
Christian Bale has hung up his Batcape for good. "I wrapped a few days ago so that will be the last time I'm taking that cowl off. I believe the whole production wrapped yesterday, so it's all done. Everything's finished. It's me and Chris - that will be the end of that Batman era" says Bale in an interview with the Philippine Daily … [Read more...]
Occupiers discuss injunction
November 19, 2011 by
Occupy Vancouver demonstrators have not yet come to an agreement on what they will do in the face of eviction. "I believe it basically comes down to all the structures on the site need to be removed." At their general assembly, occupiers held discussions in small groups and then reported back to the whole group but nothing has yet been agreed … [Read more...]
