The Mayor of Vancouver wants the provincial government to make immediate changes to keep film productions from leaving town. Gregor Robertson says the provincial tax credit system needs to be adjusted to match those in other provinces. Robertson has tabled a motion callng for a letter to be written to the premier and the prime minister … [Read more...]
No immediate plans for another Pattullo shutdown
August 20, 2012 by
The senior project manager for this weekend's repair work on the Pattullo Bridge says the 75-year old crossing still needs to be replaced, but there are no immediate plans to shut it down for more upgrades. "We did take the opportunity to perform some spot inspections of the concrete deck on the south approach and also on the main bridge deck … [Read more...]
Government orders immediate inspections of BC sawmills
April 24, 2012 by
Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid says sawdust appears to be a common factor in the explosions that leveled sawmills in both Burns Lake and Prince George, so all sawmills in BC will be issued an order effective immediately to conduct top to bottom safety inspections of their facilities. MacDiarmid also says a meeting will be held in Vancouver … [Read more...]
