The Mayor of Tumbler Ridge is welcoming a Federal Court decision dismissing two unions' efforts to keep sixty Chinese miners from arriving in the province to start work at a Northern BC mine. Darwin Wren says he's pleased HD Mining will be continuing work with a new underground mine in his community, saying there are a lot of local people working … [Read more...]
Mayor has questions about coal exports
December 5, 2012 by
Vancouver's Mayor is asking questions about plans by local port authorities to increase coal exports. Gregor Robertson's written a letter to Port Metro Vancouver requesting full public consultation before any decisions are finalized. He's concerned because if two proposals to boost exports are approved, Vancouver's Port will become the … [Read more...]
Mayor backs overnight safety measure for Lions Gate Bridge
December 2, 2012 by
In the wake of a double fatal collision on the Lions Gate Bridge, the mayor of West Vancouver is backing calls to close the centre lane overnight. Mayor Michael Smith says it seems to be a sensible and logical move, "We don't want a situation where not only were two people killed, but also one of our drivers and some of our passengers … [Read more...]
Vancouver mayor says new Port Mann won’t solve congestion
November 23, 2012 by
Vancouver’s mayor says the new Port Mann won't solve any traffic woes, ahead of the bridge’s December opening. Gregor Robertson says transit is the backbone of any strategy to move people from the city and into the farther regions of Metro Vancouver. Robertson was asked if building a bigger road or a new bridge has ever solved traffic … [Read more...]
The Mayor of Vancouver is still waiting for Ottawa to show mayors the money
November 19, 2012 by
Vancouver's mayor says Ottawa is committed to a long term infrastructure plan but the big question still remains, how much will they put on the table. Gregor Robertson just returned from Ottawa where he pressed the feds on their infrastructure plan. "I am hopeful we have a good strong committment the question is the scale and whether the federal … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s Mayor calls out Federal Government on earthquake response
November 10, 2012 by
The Mayor of Vancouver says when it comes to responding to a major catastrophe like an earthquake the Federal Government has it wrong. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans says it is a local issue. Gregor Robertson says not so much: "The Coast Guard is responsible on the waters, there is no doubt about that. And that is why we are so … [Read more...]
Former mayor seeks BC Liberal nomination
November 9, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark may soon have a tough decision to make, as she rounds up nominees for the upcoming provincial election. Former mayor Sam Sullivan is seeking the Liberal nomination for the same riding a longtime Clark supporter wants. Sullivan says he's already spoken with former MLA Lorne Mayencourt. "I actually have a lot of respect … [Read more...]
Former mayor Sullivan seeks BC Liberal nomination
November 8, 2012 by
Last night he played coy about it, but this morning former Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan has announced a Friday morning news conference where he wants the BC Liberal nomination in Vancouver-False Creek. There are rumours former MLA Lorne Mayencourt will also seek the nomination. The riding is currently held by Constance Barnes, who faces a challenge … [Read more...]
On tonight’s menu: grilled Mayor
November 8, 2012 by
Vancouver's Mayor was grilled at a West End town hall meeting. On Kinder Morgan's pipeline plans, Gregor Robertson says the city is looking at a new bylaw he calls a game changer. Robertson says the proposed bylaw would require oil carriers to have massive liability insurance in case of a spill. The crowd also pressed the Mayor on affordability in … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s mayor calls earthquake a “wake-up call”
October 28, 2012 by
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says the earthquake near Haida Gwaii is a wake-up call for the city. Robertson says even though they have made earthquake preparedness a high priority, there are a lot of buildings not ready for a big quake. "We're doing the work at the city to go through all of our buildings and assess them for earthquake … [Read more...]
