BC's Health Minister has confirmed conflict of interest allegations involving a board member of the Provincial Health Services Authority are being investigated by her staff. Margaret Macdiarmid says she learned this week Mary McDougall --who's been on the PHSA board since 2008-- was short-listed for a multi-million dollar operating grant from … [Read more...]
Liberal Party member brushing off reports of unrest ahead of unveiling of Provincial Budget
February 17, 2013 by
As the P0rovincial Government prepares to unveil the budget this week, Liberal MLA John Les is downplaying reports of unrest in the party. He says the Premier is working very hard, and the party is fine. Les calls rumors there will be a non-confidence vote after the budget is tabled unfounded. "I hope there is a vote of some kind on the Budget this … [Read more...]
Crew member on Queen of the North told to keep quiet
February 13, 2013 by
A crew member who survived the sinking of the Queen of the North ferry in March of 2006 wrapped up her testimony today at the trial of Karl Lilgert, by confirming BC Ferries executives told her not to talk about what happened. Lynn Cloutier, who hasn't worked for the government-funded corporation since the tragedy that killed two passengers, says … [Read more...]
10,000 member Council of BC Yachts Clubs wades into the battle to save Kits base
February 11, 2013 by
The ten thousand member strong Council of BC Yachts Clubs wants the Senate to take a hard look at the closing of Kits Coast Guard base. President Sheila Boutcher says unlike the Conservative government a Senate committee might actually listen to the boating community. "Well at least they could have a proper look at the facts and make a … [Read more...]
Kits base Canadian Coast Guard member speaks out
November 30, 2012 by
A retiring Canadian Coast Guard member who has spent almost 20 years at Kitsilano Base says it is time the federal government took the blinders off and stopped gagging its employees. Gerry Moores scoffs at claims by tory MP James moore and others who say safety won't be affected by closing Kits Base. "I would suggest I know quite a bit more than … [Read more...]
Legalizing and taxing pot no solution: Odd Squad member
November 21, 2012 by
A police officer and Odd Squad member says a new BC study touting the legalization of pot may help the bottom line but won't hurt dealers.Doug Spencer says he appreciates that the experts who wrote the report are looking for a solution to drug related violence - but says calling for the taxation of legal marijuana is the wrong approach."They're all … [Read more...]
Another BC Conservative party member bolts to the Liberals
October 4, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party have moved to purge two 'dissident' members from their ranks after they tried to remove party leader John Cummins. Sources within the party say the expulsion of John Crocock and Ben Besler was done for their 'illegal' use of the party membership list. For his part Besler says the party can't throw him out … [Read more...]
COPE member upset with proposal for towers beside Rogers Arena
July 11, 2012 by
A proposal to build three residential towers beside Rogers Arena is upsetting social housing proponents. David Chudnovsky with the COPE says the Aquilini Investment Group's proposal is counterproductive in the struggle to provide social housing. "This proposal does nothing to deal with that. It does nothing to deal with poor people, it does nothing … [Read more...]
A retired Coast Guard member is absolutely blasting federal government cuts
May 29, 2012 by
A retired coast guard member, and Conservative supporter, with thousands of search and rescue missions under his belt says the federal government needs to reverse course on closing Kits base or pay the price at the polls Dave Howell, a 37 year veteran who began his career at Kitsilano Base, is taking issue with James Moore's claim safety … [Read more...]
A gang member is headed to prison over gun charges.
May 1, 2012 by
A man arrested on gun charges has been handed five and a half years in prison. 28 year old Christopher Henry Iser was charged in late October of 2010. Along with several other people, Iser was arrested at Kensington Park following the murder of Gurmit Dhak. Dhak's killing upped the tension in the local gang scene. Iser was sentenced on a number of … [Read more...]
