It may be the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, but is natural gas really a source of clean energy? According to Premier Christy Clark, the answer is yes. Clark told an energy conference in Vancouver today the government will reclassify natural gas if it's used to produce liquified natural gas for export. "So to make sure that … [Read more...]
They’re not raises: premier’s office
May 4, 2012 by
The premier's office is offering more clarification, about political staff and executive salary increases that have unions hopping mad. According to a 'fact sheet' given to CKNW, political staff have been under "net zero" for the last six years. And while some staff have received pay increases, it comes because they move up a pay grade. Unlike in … [Read more...]
Another change at Premier’s office
May 2, 2012 by
Another change at the Premier's office. CKNW has learned deputy press secretary Rebecca Scott is leaving the Premier's office to take a job in government communications. Scott was at the centre of some controversy, after the CBC’s ombudsman ruled her husband, legislative reporter Stephen smart, is in a conflict of interest, because Scott … [Read more...]
Premier’s riding office site for new protest
November 25, 2011 by
Cuts to a provincial program that provides public nurse visits new mothers will be the focus of a rally this morning. Lori Torlone says those funds are now being directed exclusively towards at-risk or young mums, "A lot of potentially serious problems can fall through the cracks if women don't meet this demographic. So, age factors, … [Read more...]
Opponents to former Premier’s Order of B.C. move on-line
September 4, 2011 by
Some controversy on-line as some people have begun voicing opposition to former Premier Gordon Campbell being appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Ingrid Voigt, leader of the BC Refederation Party, is among the opponents who set up a facebook page claiming Campbell doesn't deserve the award. "What prompted it is that we've had enough, and … [Read more...]
Ball in premier’s court now HST game is over
August 28, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - British Columbians have swept the harmonized sales tax out the door, but political observers say it won't be so easy for Premier Christy Clark to wash her hands of the whole mess.The political mop-up will be just as crucial for the B.C. Liberals and its leader as will be gracefully untangling the year-old system and setting the dual tax … [Read more...]
BC Federation of Labour president points out premier’s “misstep” in HST fiasco
August 27, 2011 by
The labour community calls the fall of the Harmonized Sales Tax a failure of the politics of fear. Jim Sinclair says despite what he calls Premier Christy Clark's $ 5 million-plus propoganda campaign, the tax has fallen, and the premier has made a major misstep. He says, "frankly, she should have taken her original position, which … [Read more...]
Premiers agree to fund Shakespeare's "Miracle Cure"
July 24, 2011 by
7/23/2011 You may remember the story of Garrett Shakespeare, the young man from North Vancouver who shared his story on CKNW's Morning News with Phillip Till. Shakespeare was told he ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Premiers want national-disaster program
July 22, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Canada's premiers and territorial leaders announced Friday they're urging the federal government to create a new national-disaster program by this fall following a spring and ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Premiers, territorial leaders convening in Vancouver
July 20, 2011 by
VANCOUVER -; Premiers and territorial leaders meet in Vancouver starting today with a range of issues on the table for the three-day gathering. For his part, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty wants ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
