The Ministry of Transportation revealed a few tidbits about the Evergreen Line Saturday. Transportation Minister Mary Polak says the announcement wasn't just about releasing the names of the stations and was more than a back slapping exercise ahead of May's provincial election. "Well, what is new -- is that we have the early works are mostly … [Read more...]
Dix names his pick for civil service boss
February 13, 2013 by
The provincial election is exactly three months away, but NDP leader Adrian Dix has already announced his pick for deputy minister should he win the race. Dix has tapped BCIT President Don Wright for the job, which is the senior position in the public service. Wright is a former deputy minister of education in the Gordon Campbell … [Read more...]
Oregon State police release names of passengers in bus crash
December 31, 2012 by
Oregon State police have released almost all the names of the people in the tour bus that crashed on Interstate 84 yesterday morning. Below find the full list as released by Oregon State police, including the phone numbers for hospitals treating various passengers. CONFIRMED DECEASED - 9 (Names Withheld Pending State Medical Examiner Post-Exams, … [Read more...]
BC names Auditor General for civic governments
November 7, 2012 by
BC's first Auditor General for municipal governments has been named. Basia Ruta is a chartered accountant with extensive experience at the federal level. Premier Christy Clark says her priority will be making sure taxpayers are getting the best value for their money. Ruta will examine municipal services and recommend non-binding changes. Her first … [Read more...]
NDP names Coquitlam candidate
November 5, 2012 by
Coquitlam city councillor Selina Robinson has been acclaimed the NDP candidate in Coquiltlam-Maillardville for the provincial election in May. She hopes to replace NDP MLA Diane Thorne who announced her retirement seven weeks ago. Robinson has lived in Coquitlam for 19 years. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Premier names new Chief of Staff
September 24, 2012 by
There is another shake-up in Premier Christy Clark's inner circle. She's announcing a new Chief of Staff. The following email is from the Premier's office. STATEMENTFor Immediate Release2012PREM0116-001409 Sept. 24, 2012 Office of the Premier Premier's Statement/Media AdvisoryNew Chief of Staff Announced VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark issued the … [Read more...]
Big names to play Stanley Park
September 14, 2012 by
A Vancouver-based musician is hours from hosting the largest concert ever at Stanley Park. Sarah McLachlan and friends,including Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Stevie Nicks and former President Bill Clinton have come together to raise money for McLachlan's ten year old school of music. "There's a great deal of excitement about him coming and he's one of … [Read more...]
B.C. businesses hot for .XXX domain names
December 9, 2011 by
Local companies and universities are snatching up newly released suggestive domain names to avoid potential embarrassing situations in the future. BC Ferries and SFU are two organizations that have purchased their .xxx domains so as to prevent Internet “squatters” from linking their company with lewd content. “BC Ferries is family-oriented and … [Read more...]
Names Floated For “Dirty Dancing” Remake
August 11, 2011 by
Its only been a day since the director was announced but already potential favourites have emerged for who might be playing the lead roles in the remake of "Dirty Dancing". The Sun reports that Cheryl Cole's ex-beau and "Dancing with the Stars" professional dancer Derek Hough is heavily pursuing the role of Johnny Castle which Patrick Swayze … [Read more...]
