Tsunami sirens in Tofino went off last night, alerting residents to seek higher ground following the 7.7 magnitude quake in Haida Gwaii. Mayor Perry Schmunk says they made the call to alert people via siren and phone notifications after having trouble getting more information from the province. "It took about 45 minutes before we got kind of … [Read more...]
Tofino mayor says delay in nofication from Province led to District’s decision to activate tsunami sirens, phone notifications
October 28, 2012 by
Mayor wants Translink to pour on the coal and get things moving faster
October 17, 2012 by
Surrey's Mayor is also not a fan of the Provincial audit which found 139 million dollars per year in savings within Translink. Dianne Watts says some of those savings come from service cuts when what is needed, especially south of the Fraser, is expansion, "And that is the assessment we are going to have to do to see what the impacts are and … [Read more...]
Mayor wants to know where offender is living
October 10, 2012 by
It's been a week since a convicted child sex tourist was released on several conditions from police custody, but we still don't know where he's living. Christopher Neil was arrested after he flew in from Thailand, where he served time for sex assault, though he has not been charged with anything in Canada. A judge later released him on strict … [Read more...]
Sir Richard; Mayor Watts share philosophy
October 4, 2012 by
Richard Branson is the featured guest at this year's Surrey Regional Economic Summit. Mayor Dianne Watts says she and the British billionaire share the same motto. "When we want to get something done... and it's, 'screw it, let's just do it.' And what i found very interesting is when I came across this book that Sir Richard Branson wrote, I thought … [Read more...]
Mayor of Vancouver hails UBCM vote on Coast Guard cuts
September 27, 2012 by
BC's civic politicians have voted at the Union of BC Municipalities convention to ask the federal government to talk to local governments over Coast Guard cuts. The vote echoes a similar motion passed recently in Vancouver city council. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson "Today was a great statement from everyone across the province … [Read more...]
Maple Ridge mayor looks to reduce 911 pocket dials at UBCM
September 25, 2012 by
The mayor of Maple Ridge has put forward a resolution at this year's Union of B.C. Municipalities convention which he hopes will reduce cell phone users pocket dialling 911. Ernie Daykin says it's an issue that's draining the resources of emergency responders, who often spend up to 10 minutes trying to figure out whether a dropped 911 call is … [Read more...]
Mayor says bike lane expansion not a done deal, yet
September 20, 2012 by
Vancouver's Mayor is defending plans to expand the city's network of bike lanes, but he insists consultations are ongoing. "No decisions yet. We want to understand what kind of costs and what kind of next steps are even possible and feasible right now." Gregor Robertson is responding to critics of a proposal to boost access for cyclists and … [Read more...]
Surrey’s mayor says Translink’s 3 year plan falls short for South of the Fraser
September 17, 2012 by
The Mayor of Surrey says Translink's new three year plan falls short. When asked if the transit plan is a disappointment when it comes to infrastructure needs for Surrey, Mayor Dianne Watts said. "Well absolutely, when you look at 70-percent of the future growth of the region is coming South of the Fraser the infrastructure that … [Read more...]
Mission mayor frets over rusting derelict ferry sitting in the Fraser
September 5, 2012 by
Once the flagship of the BC Ferry fleet, the Queen of Sidney is now nothing more than an eyesore. And people who have to look at it on a daily basis want it gone. For the ten years, the 102 metre long ship has been rusting on the Fraser River in Mission. Its owner isn't keeping it in shape and a few months ago there was concern of … [Read more...]
