This September, lawyers will once again provide free legal advice in the streets of Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria and for the first time in New Westminster, in order to raise awareness and funds for BC's pro bono programs. The free legal advice-a-thon will facilitate access to justice for low- and modest-income people, including the … [Read more...]
Advocate says labour movement going strong in B.C.
September 2, 2012 by
As workers get set to commemorate Labour Day, the president of the BC Federation of Labour says th movement here is going strong. "I think the labour movement today is up and fighting back as best we can on most days. In British Columbia today, we see in many cases workers getting collective agreements with 2.5-percent and 3-percent wage … [Read more...]
Best Outdoor Summer Movie Series (Still Going On)
August 2, 2012 by
As the last weeks of summer arrive, we find ourselves clinging to warm weather activities, like catching a movie under the stars. Here are the best outdoor movie series continuing through September. Here's to denial! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Some Mayors are going to ignore a deadline to ratify the RCMP contract
May 23, 2012 by
Don't expect Burnaby to ratify the new RCMP contract by the end of month deadline, and it looks like they aren't going to be alone in doing so. Mayor Derek Corrigan says the city is still examining its options as they have concerns over costs and control over policing under the deal. Corrigan didn't seem to be phased much by the … [Read more...]
Lawsuit against Surrey mayor going to court next year
April 14, 2012 by
A lawsuit against Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts is going to court next year. Shawnene Redekopp is suing the mayor after the two were involved in a car crash. In April 2010, Watts and her husband were heading home from a work event when their SUV collided with Redekopp's vehicle at 128th Street and 24th Avenue. All three were taken to hospital. Police … [Read more...]
Education Minister George Abbott is going to bat for his pick for mediator, again.
April 12, 2012 by
Another day, and Education Minister George Abbott is standing by his mediator, Charles Jago. The BCTF is determined to have Jago fired, and is working to figure out whether this will be argued before the labour board, or the courts. Abbott says this isn't about ramming legislation through "........why on earth would we go to all … [Read more...]
“Hunger Games” Ain’t Going Hungry
March 24, 2012 by
The much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" has exploded out of the starting gate reports Deadline. After pulling in $ 19.7 million for midnight showings on Thursday night, the top midnight debut ever for a non-sequel, it's estimated that the movie took in a further $ 46 million on Friday. Estimates now have it … [Read more...]
Goldcorp insists El Morro going ahead
March 12, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Goldcorp. Inc. (TSX:G) says development will continue as planned on the $ 3.9-billion El Morro copper and gold project unless Chile's supreme court upholds a decision that rescinds its environmental permit.The Vancouver-based company has said previously that construction at El Morro would begin in September and reiterated that position … [Read more...]
38 year old man going to trial on bestiality charge
February 26, 2012 by
A 38 year old man is going to trial on a charge of bestiality. General Manager of cruelty investigations for the BC SPCA, Marcie Moriarty, says there was an investigation in 2010 after concerns were brought to the SPCA that Brian Cutteridge was engaging in sexual activity with his dogs. Following the investigation, the SPCA recommended charges to … [Read more...]
Property taxes going up
January 24, 2012 by
Surrey City Council has approved a 5 year financial plan that includes a 2.9 percent increase in property taxes each year. Councillor Tom Gill says the plan is geared towards inflation, and is based upon the assumption inflation will be about 2.9 percent over the next 5 years. Gill says with a hike in a road and traffic levy and utilities, it … [Read more...]
