April 16, 2024

An extension for BC Hydro

B-C Hydro is getting some more time to develop its integrated resource plan, which will lay out how it plans to meet BC's electricity needs for the next 20 years. The utility was supposed to submit the plan by December third, but that deadline has been extended until August third. The Energy Ministry says the extension is needed because power … [Read more...]

Bond: Extension of final report on Missing Women Inquiry won’t cost taxpayers any more money

Now that the final report on BC's Missing Women Inquiry has been extended a third time, Justice Minister Shirley Bond says that won't cost taxpayers any --more-- money. "I have been assured by Commissioner Oppal that the additional month is not going to incur additional costs." Bond says Wally Oppal's review --slated to be delivered by November … [Read more...]

Simon signs contract extension with Lions

VANCOUVER - Slotback Geroy Simon has signed a contract extension with the B.C. Lions.Simon led all Lions receivers last season and ranked second in the league with 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns on 84 receptions.He was named a CFL all-star for sixth time in his 13-year career.Head coach Mike Benevides says the Lions ''offence thrives when we are … [Read more...]