Vancouver's Mayor is defending plans to expand the city's network of bike lanes, but he insists consultations are ongoing. "No decisions yet. We want to understand what kind of costs and what kind of next steps are even possible and feasible right now." Gregor Robertson is responding to critics of a proposal to boost access for cyclists and … [Read more...]
More bike lane expansion?
September 19, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver's looking to expand the current bike lane network over two bridges.The city's issued a "request for proposal" to provide a feasability study for pedestrian and cycling "enhancements" on the Granville Street and Cambie Bridges.The study's the result of "emerging directions" from the city's transportation plan and will examine … [Read more...]
Opponents of seawall expansion host walking tour
August 4, 2012 by
The fight to stop the proposed expansion of Vancouver's seawall is picking up momentum. Community activist Mel Lehan is organizing a walking tour of the area between Kitsilano and Jericho beaches. He calls it one of the last remaining natural foreshores in the city of Vancouver. "This area, this foreshore, is a repository for life... and … [Read more...]
Opposition to Kinder Morgan expansion growing
July 31, 2012 by
Opposition to Kinder Morgan's plans to expand a pipeline that runs through Burnaby is growing.More than a dozen residents are now calling for intervenor status at National Energy Board hearings.Area resident Glen Porter says neighbours have teamed up with the "Ecojustice" law firm.He says insurance is also an issue... "I think we want to know that … [Read more...]
Who will pay for the seawall expansion?
July 10, 2012 by
While City of Vancouver staff investigate adding a new link to the seawall between Kitsilano beach and Spanish Banks, concerns have been raised about who's going to help pay for it.An anonymous donor has offered up millions of dollars, but NPA Councillor George Affleck says he has concerns."Bare minimum...what I'm asking for is that in-camera we're … [Read more...]
Tsleil-Waututh joins opposition to pipeline expansion
July 7, 2012 by
A local First Nation is joining the calls to stop the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has signed the 'Save the Fraser' declaration, adding its voice to over 100 First Nations opposing the proposed Kinder Morgan expansion.Chief Justin George says the risks of the pipeline outweigh the benefits. "Oil port cities … [Read more...]
Government announces Royal Columbian Hospital expansion
June 12, 2012 by
The Liberal government has announced the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.Health Minister Mike de Jong says it isn't clear how long the redevelopment will take.It will be somewhere in the area of about five to seven years.Hundreds of additional beds, a bigger emergency department and a new surgical suite are among what … [Read more...]
Soho House Announces Expansion of Five New Houses by 2014
May 31, 2012 by
The exclusive, jetsetter-friendly Soho House has announced five new houses in their international expansion, set to open over the next two years. We hope the world is ready for this kind of luxury. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister says Translink expansion is on pause, not stopped.
April 17, 2012 by
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says it makes sense for Translink to delay some expansion plans while it awaits the results of a government-ordered audit. He said "I think to delay it right now is probably a very prudent decision based on the issue that there's an audit coming, we are going to do an audit of Translink, we're gonna work … [Read more...]
