After one day of job action coordinated with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union earlier this month, COPE Local 378 says more strike action is coming. It'll be on September 18th just for the one day. COPE local 378 president David Black says more than 15-hundred members at 55 ICBC claim centres will be striking that day. The job action … [Read more...]
Premier says NDP pipeline plan “nothing but politics”
August 22, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is back at work after a summer vacation, and is immediately returning fire from her nemesis Adrian Dix. Clark says the NDP leader's call to abandon the federal review of the Enbridge Northern Gateway and launch a BC review is nothing but politics, since dix has already said he opposes the project. "It make … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s extreme heat response plan ready for another year
July 11, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver's ready to roll out it's extreme heat response plan should a heat advisory be issued by health authorities.The plan includes having water available in various locations across the city as well as opening cooling shelters.Deputy City Manager Sadhu Johnston says all the agencies invovled are prepared... "We have had a … [Read more...]
Surrey to launch new plan to reduce poverty
July 8, 2012 by
The City of Surrey plans to launch a new strategy to reduce poverty on Monday. Councillor Judy Villeneuve says the comprehensive plan aims to break the cycle of poverty for many different pockets around the city – from children and families to seniors – and not focus on just a certain demographic. The strategy outlines policies the city … [Read more...]
Plan to help struggling students
June 25, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has delivered another program in her Families First agenda, aimed at helping struggling students pay off loans. Speaking in Richmond today, Clark says the Repayment Assistance Plan will help 20 thousand low income students. Starting July 1st, they will be allowed to cut back the interest owed on their debt. For example, … [Read more...]
Province moving ahead on “concept plan” for St. Paul’s
June 13, 2012 by
The government has announced the second hospital revitalization announcement in as many days.Premier Christy Clark was at St.Paul's Hospital this morning. "I'm so excited today, to announce, with a firm commitment that we are moving ahead on developing a concept plan for redevelopment of St. Paul's Hospital as part of our budget 2012." But a … [Read more...]
Commissioner says mayors can’t abandon property tax plan
June 5, 2012 by
Translink's Commissioner says Metro Vancouver mayors don't have the legal right to retract support for using property taxes to pay for transit expansions. In April, the mayors withdrew support for using property taxes, by passing a resolution at one of their council meetings. But Translink Commissioner Martin Crilly says they can't do that. "In … [Read more...]
10 point plan to eliminate bullying at school
June 1, 2012 by
The provincial government has unveiled a ten point plan to erase bullying from BC schools. Premier Christy Clark says it includes a five year training program for teachers to recognize potential threats and dedicated safety coordinators in all 60 school districts. The program is expected to cost two million dollars over five years, much of that … [Read more...]
Falcon denies detailing assets Liberals plan to sell off
May 25, 2012 by
The NDP says it's time for the Liberal government to release the list of assets it plans to put on the market, but B.C.'s finance minister says that's not going to happen. Documents obtained by the Opposition show the initial parameters for surplus properties included everything from the Lotteries Corporation to the Royal B.C. Museum. Finance … [Read more...]
