The independent candidate in Abbotsford West is demanding the Liberal government return the taxpayer money used to bring the Times of India Film awards to BC. Moe Gill says the 11 million dollars of taxpayer money used to bring the first ever Indian film awards to BC is ethnic pandering at its worst. "I think that, that is the taxpayers money and I … [Read more...]
Independent economist says BC Budget revenue projections are, mostly, solid
February 18, 2013 by
An independent expert hired by the provincial government says the revenue projections in tomorrow's budget are solid, with one exception. Former Bank of Montreal chief economist Doctor Tim O'Neill says he found no glaring problems with the budget's revenue projections, citing ample evidence of professional competence and caution. But O'Neill is … [Read more...]
An independent MLA accuses the province of ignoring climate change
February 13, 2013 by
While U.S. President Barack Obama used the state of the union address to renew the fight against climate change, one independent MLA in BC says the province is moving in the opposite direction. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson says instead of fighting climate change the B.C. Government is putting all of its eggs into the liquid natural … [Read more...]
Slater confirms he’ll run as an independent
January 15, 2013 by
Boundary-Similkameen M-L-A John Slater thinks he's still a good fit even if the Liberals don't. Slater quit the party yesterday to sit as an independent after learning the party wasn't supporting his re-election bid. He told CKNW's Bill Good this morning he will still run in the May election as an independent. Slater admits he's had … [Read more...]
Independent office investigates Surrey shooting
December 21, 2012 by
The "Independent Investigations Office" has been called in to investigate part of a double shooting in Surrey shortly after midnight. RCMP a masked man shot a 35-year-old woman in the carport of her home near 63rd Avenue and 127th Street at 12:21am.He then took off. The woman's wounds to her hands and shoulder are not life-threatening and her … [Read more...]
Awards: Independent Spirit Nominees
November 27, 2012 by
The nominees have just been announced for the 28th Annual Independent Spirit Awards which will be held on February 23rd. Five films have scored nominations for the top award of the night - Best Feature. They include "Beasts Of The Southern Wild," "Bernie," "Keep The Lights On," "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Silver Linings Playbook." Four of those five … [Read more...]
Independent Investigation Office called after man dies following arrest
October 8, 2012 by
A 51-year-old Vancouver man has died in hospital after being arrested by Vancouver Police Sunday night. The man was taken into custody just before 7 for causing a disturbance. Police say he was intoxicated at the time. The man was barred from detox, so officers instead offered to take him home, but when they arrived at the man's home, he was … [Read more...]
With no fall sitting BC’s independent MLA’s are pushing for democratic reform
September 19, 2012 by
As Premier Christy Clark abandons the legislature to tour BC this fall the province's two independant MLA's are also going to the people. Delta South independant Vicki Huntington will join Bob Simpson for a Twitter town hall tomorrow on democratic reform. Huntington agrees with Clark, the legislature is unhealthy, when it comes to … [Read more...]
Independent MLA says it is not a done deal to rebuild Burns Lake sawmill
September 18, 2012 by
The independant MLA for Cariboo North is warning people living in Burns Lake not to celebrate just yet. Bob Simpson says it is not a done deal yet to rebuild the town's sawmill noting big challenges. "So this is being mischaracterized there is no commitment to rebuild the Burns Lake mill the decision will be made by Hampton in … [Read more...]
Questions being raised about independence of new Independent Investigations Office
September 14, 2012 by
It's called the "Independent" Investigations Office -- but questions are already being raised over the new body's relationship with the mounties. It turns out, members used RCMP vehicles in Prince George -- where they were probing a fatal shooting involving a local officer. IIO Spokesperson Owen Court explains the circumstances... "They arrived in … [Read more...]
