Tenants at four social housing units at Little Mountain face a possible shuffle at the end of the month.B.C. Housing says they will find a temporary home for those residents while their new social housing is developed on the site.Advocate David Chudnovsky says there's no point in the tenants moving twice, though. "The city says the first phase has … [Read more...]
Fight against shark fin continues
September 10, 2012 by
The Vancouver Animal Defense League is continuing its fight against the sale of shark fin soup in the Lower Mainland.The league is set to present its case for a ban at Surrey City Council. League spokesman Anthony Marr says many of those who hunt sharks for their fins don't care whether certain species are endangered. "Those species have been … [Read more...]
BCNU won’t fight new flu shot policy
August 27, 2012 by
BC's nurses won't oppose the province's new mandatory flu shot policy for health workers. But that doesn't mean the nurses union is happy with the enforced regulation. BCNU spokeswoman Margaret Dhillon: "We would always prefer that vaccinations be voluntary, but we of course continue to support and encourage all of our members to get them. But we … [Read more...]
Fight continues to save Kitsilano Coast Guard station
August 25, 2012 by
A strong turn out this afternoon as upwards of 100 people kept up the fight to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base. The station is set to close at the end of the summer, as part of federal budget cuts. Union supporters and elected officials largely made up the crowd. Among the non-partisan group were Green Party leader Jane Sterk and NDP leader … [Read more...]
Forest fire fight continues
August 14, 2012 by
Blustery weather conditions aren't helping fire crews dealing with a blaze near Vernon. Information Officer Kayla Pepper says more than 60 hectares have been scorched. Provincial fire crews are assisting the Vernon Fire Department in battling the flames. Pepper adds there are homes in the area however, there's no word on possible … [Read more...]
Man charged with attempted murder after fiery fight
August 6, 2012 by
A 56 year old North Vancouver man is in serious condition in the Lions Gate Hospital burn unit after a drunk fight that went way too far. Police say the man and another man got into a fight in the 700 block of Lillooet Road on Saturday after a day of heavy drinkingwhen the other man set him on fire with campfire fuel. The man has severe burns to … [Read more...]
Clinic launches health care fight
July 31, 2012 by
It's being called a defining case in the history of Canadian health care. Four plaintiffs have now joined a constitutional challenge of BC's health laws. The challenge, launched by Doctor Brian Day of the Cambie Surgical Centre, was started after a recent audit revealed the private clinic was billing for services normally covered by Medicare. Now … [Read more...]
Christy Clark in for a fight in Vancouver-Point Grey
July 25, 2012 by
It looks like you can pencil in the premier's name onto the ballot for riding of Vancouver-Point Grey next provincial election. Christy Clark initially said she didn't know if she would run again in the riding after narrowly winning last year's by-election but now... "I am running in the next election and my plan is for sure … [Read more...]
Fight grows to ban shark fins in Metro Vancouver
July 14, 2012 by
More and more municipalities are listening to and hearing arguments for banning the Chinese delicacy. Vancouver city councillor Kerry Jang says officials from Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond have been talking over the past week about a regional. Jang says it’s important to have all three at the table. "If Vancouver had a ban, people … [Read more...]
Residents fight development at Arbutus and 15th
June 28, 2012 by
People unhappy with a new development at Arbutus Street and 15th Avenue, say it threatens the landmark "Ridge" theatre - and they want their MLA to get involved.Their MLA?Premier Christy Clark... "She is in a tight riding she will need each one of our votes if she wants to get elected there is an election coming up... I have heard just incidentally … [Read more...]
