The BC Liberals are accusing the NDP of operating a slush fund out of the Provincial Legislature. This after parts of a secret report by the Auditor-General were leaked to CKNW, outlining the Auditor's concerns with a 260-thousand dollar pool of cash assembled using money intended for MLA's constituency offices. Liberal Cabinet Minister … [Read more...]
Labour unions turn to the internet to fund legal battle with HD Mining
March 11, 2013 by
Labour unions challenging the Temporary Foreign Workers' permit issued to HD Mining have turned to the internet to fund its legal battle. The unions involved say the legal battle has now cost over $ 200,000 to date. The website - labourspeaksout.com - allows people, who want to help pay for the legal costs, to donate online. The unions have forced … [Read more...]
Pledge Day raises more than $1.7 million for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund
December 7, 2012 by
More than 1.7 million dollars. That's how much was raised Friday -- the 35th annual Pledge Day for the CKNW Orphans' Fund. Executive Director, Jamie Hunt says that number breaks a record set back in 2006. "Last year was 1.22 million so you look at almost half a million dollars more that goes directly back to the programs that we support, more kids … [Read more...]
Poppy fund collection boxes swiped in Chilliwack
November 7, 2012 by
Chilliwack RCMP are investigating the theft of six poppy fund collection boxes from businesses along Vedder Road. The thefts occured over the past five days and were discovered when members of the Royal Canadian Legion attended to change out the boxes. The poppy fundraiser runs for only 11 days and the Chilliwack legion on average raises twenty … [Read more...]
BC’s Mayors get together to talk about how to fund infrastructure upgrades
September 25, 2012 by
A majority of mayors from across the province met today in only the second caucus of its kind to be held. A top priority on their agenda was finding new revenue sources for infrastructure spending. Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese says municipalities shoulder the bulk of costs to update aging infrastructure. Froese was asked how … [Read more...]
Annapurna To Fund Russell’s “Bullsh*t”
April 19, 2012 by
Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures is working on a deal to fully fund David O. Russell's $ 35-40 million drama "American Bullshit" at Atlas Entertainment says Deadline. Christian Bale is attached and Bradley Cooper in talks to star in the Eric Singer-scripted drama about the 70's FBI sting operation 'Abscam' which took down several U.S. … [Read more...]
A record amount raised for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund on Pledge Day
December 3, 2011 by
Over $ 1.2 million... That's the unofficial total from Friday's 34th annual CKNW Orphans' Fund Pledge Day -- a new record. "So on behalf on everyone connected with this day, we can't thank you long enough, or loud enough, but we sure do appreciate it, and we hope it kick-started you into the Christmas spirit." CKNW's Dan Russell shared the good … [Read more...]
No more legal money to fund groups at inquiry, says B.C.
July 24, 2011 by
Photographs of missing women are displayed as Commissioner Wally Oppal takes notes during the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry public forum in Vancouver in ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Premiers agree to fund Shakespeare's "Miracle Cure"
July 24, 2011 by
7/23/2011 You may remember the story of Garrett Shakespeare, the young man from North Vancouver who shared his story on CKNW's Morning News with Phillip Till. Shakespeare was told he ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
