The announcement over a facelift to St. Paul's Hospital hasn't been made yet and the NDP are already calling it a dud. Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra-Herbert says people have heard it all before, "Premier and the Liberals announcement on St. Paul's is going to be an announcement of an announcement. There is no dollars attached and in … [Read more...]
High winds lash much of coastal B.C.
January 22, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - High winds have cut power to thousands of people on Vancouver Island and forced BC Ferries to cancel at least two sailings.Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley. the Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast.The federal agency says an intense low-pressure system is approaching … [Read more...]
Much at stake for Grits in HST dispute
August 26, 2011 by
As British Columbians anxiously await Friday’s HST referendum results, the political implications for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals are also up in the air. “My prediction is that (the HST’s opponents) will win,” said Simon Fraser political science Prof. Marjorie Cohen. “And then, of course, (the Liberals) will have to come up with … [Read more...]
How much is a Vancouver suite with scenic views worth
August 5, 2011 by
The Action: Tenanted properties – such as this one-bedroom suite – can take longer to sell, but it needed just over one month worth of showings. Three buyers negotiated on the price of ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Burnaby Mayor says not much hope that province will make any changes to way Translink is governed, funded
July 30, 2011 by
7/30/2011 Burnaby's Mayor says any Metro Vancouver directors who think the province is going to create any meaningful changes to the way Translink is funded -- or governed -- are fooling ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
