March 28, 2024

Opposition weighs in on ethnic vote scandal report

Leader of the official opposition is calling the Dybel report on the ethnic outreach scandal deeply disconcerting. Adrian Dix says Premier Christy Clark told voters no public money was spent and the ethnic outreach plan was never implemented. "Both of those things have been shown by Mr. Dyble's report not to be the case. It's not my job to … [Read more...]

Opposition Vancouver Councillor wins positive legal “opinion.”

Adriane Carr says the legal "opinion" confirms what she believed all along - that City Manager Penny Ballem doesn't have any authority to interefere with a motion Carr put forward to be discussed at the council table. Carr sought the opinion after Ballem blocked her from asking staff to examine the potential financial impact of the park board plan … [Read more...]

BC’s opposition rallies the troops

Tub thumping for BC'S NDP leader today from the party faithful. Cheers greeted Adrian Dix at the Hospital Employees' Union convention as he reiterated what his party would offer the province. But he reminded members that in both 2005 and 2009 the NDP lost by 2% swings - "we shouldn't say that we lost an election by 2% because not enough people came … [Read more...]

Enbridge will forge ahead with plans for Northern Gateway despite opposition

The company behind the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline has its own message for thousands of protesters who jammed the lawn of the Legislature today. Enbridge Vice-President Janet Holder says the company is taking every precaution to prevent an oil spill from happening. "Oil spills are not inevitable that the industry and in particular … [Read more...]

Protesters gather outside Conservative convention, in opposition of Kits Base closure

It was an opposition blackout as supporters of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station rallied outside a gathering of federal conservatives. While the dozen or so demonstrators carried signs and held placards outside, those inside the Richmond Sheraton Hotel would hardly have noticed. That's because a makeshift barrier was set up at an entrance with a … [Read more...]

Teacher-Librarian runs 22 marathons in 22 days in opposition of Bill 22

A North Vancouver teacher-librarian has completed 22 marathons in 22 days to protest the BC Government's Bill 22. Ian Cunliffe isn't a fan of Bill 22. In fact, he opposes it so much he ran over 900 kilometres in 22 days. "The funding cuts we've experienced over the last decade have been so extreme it's like strip mining public education. My kids … [Read more...]

Opposition to Kinder Morgan expansion growing

Opposition to Kinder Morgan's plans to expand a pipeline that runs through Burnaby is growing.More than a dozen residents are now calling for intervenor status at National Energy Board hearings.Area resident Glen Porter says neighbours have teamed up with the "Ecojustice" law firm.He says insurance is also an issue... "I think we want to know that … [Read more...]

Tsleil-Waututh joins opposition to pipeline expansion

A local First Nation is joining the calls to stop the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion.The Tsleil-Waututh Nation has signed the 'Save the Fraser' declaration, adding its voice to over 100 First Nations opposing the proposed Kinder Morgan expansion.Chief Justin George says the risks of the pipeline outweigh the benefits. "Oil port cities … [Read more...]

The BC Government and opposition NDP spar over BC Hydro rates ‘directive’

According to the BC government, it's a good news announcement that will save BC families a lot of money.  The NDP says it's an example of a government run amok, and one that's taking away the publics ability to question what it's up to.  The BC Government has told the BC Utilities Commission to roll back an expected 7% rate increase next … [Read more...]

In spite of opposition, Council gets a Rize from developer

Vancouver Council's approved a 19-storey tower in Mount Pleasant. Many area residents told Council during six nights of public hearings that the building at the corner of Kingsway and Broadway was too tall, too massive and too harmful to the neighbourhood's historic roots. However, the 165-million-dollar project was seen by the City as, … [Read more...]