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...]
“Skyfall” Makes Big Money, Draws Big Raves
November 5, 2012 by
While the last two James Bond films have been solid hits in the United States with box-office grosses of around $ 160 million each, everywhere else in the world they have been huge events. Outside the U.S., the two previous films earned about $ 420 million each. In 2008, "Quantum of Solace" was nearly as big a hit as 'The Dark Knight' and the … [Read more...]
Dix: no public money for partisan ads
November 1, 2012 by
You can put it down as a campaign promise from opposition leader Adrian Dix, who says an NDP government would not use public money for partisan ads. Dix says it's not the way taxpayer dollars should be spent. "Not to spend public funds on partisan ads, that would be our policy. That wouldn't mean an end to government advertising, because there are … [Read more...]
Bond: Extension of final report on Missing Women Inquiry won’t cost taxpayers any more money
October 27, 2012 by
Now that the final report on BC's Missing Women Inquiry has been extended a third time, Justice Minister Shirley Bond says that won't cost taxpayers any --more-- money. "I have been assured by Commissioner Oppal that the additional month is not going to incur additional costs." Bond says Wally Oppal's review --slated to be delivered by November … [Read more...]
The BC Tories and money handling
October 4, 2012 by
The BC Conservatives say if they are elected into government this spring they will create a new budget office for fiscal accountability. Leader John Cummins says his proposed legislative budget office would examine the provincial budget each year to determine if it is fair and accurate. But, how would it be different than the … [Read more...]
Is the expertise worth the money?
September 14, 2012 by
With the BC government crying poverty and talking about austerity, does it make sense to pay a retired civil servant 250-thousand dollars a year to provide advice? That's what NDP house leader John Horgan is asking about George MacMinn, the retired clerk of the legislature is being paid five hundred thousand dollars over two years for his … [Read more...]
Court documents reveal lots of money missing after Edmonton heist
August 10, 2012 by
Court paperwork unsealed today says there might be a large chunk of missing money out there after the June 15th killing of three armoured car guards in Edmonton. Travis Baumgartner was arrested late the next day trying to cross into the United States in Sumas. He was then taken back to Edmonton to face charges. The contents of a … [Read more...]
Government does cost a lot of money
August 2, 2012 by
Almost half a million dollars in credit card bills were wracked up by the Premiers Office from April of 2011 to March of this year. Former Premier Gordon Campbell's office spent just 202-thousand the year previous. Among the costs going to taxpayers, 20-thousand at various electronics shops, and six-thousand to buy coffee. Cellphone bills ran … [Read more...]
Gaming Association seeks more grant money
July 30, 2012 by
The BC Association for Charitable Gaming is continuing it's fight to restore peak levels for gaming grants. Funding is down more than 20-million dollars from the same time three years ago, however the Province has vowed to keep levels consistent for at least the next two years. President Peter Armstrong says a recent meeting with the … [Read more...]
Girl raises money for SPCA probe into German shepherd’s death
July 21, 2012 by
The story of Captain, the German shepherd, has struck a chord. The two-year old dog was found badly hurt in a Kitsilano dumpster last week and died of his injuries shortly after. Community support continues to grow as the BC SPCA investigates. Seven-year-old Stella McWilliams stood with a poster board on the seawall between the Granville and Cambie … [Read more...]
