The BC Pavillion Corporation is trying to block Freedom of Information requests from an investigative reporter. CKNW Contributor Bob Mackin says PAVCO has told him they have asked BC’s Privacy Commissioner for permission to disregard his FOI requests. Mackin says he has filed tons of freedom of information requests and has never heard … [Read more...]
Crown Corporation tries to prevent journalist from filing Freedom of Information requests
February 15, 2013 by
Port Mann Bridge operators keeping an eye on the mercury to prevent falling ice
December 26, 2012 by
The Crown Corporation responsible for the Port Mann Bridge says two degrees is the magic number they’re watching out for. Mike Proudfoot, CEO of the Transportation Investment Corporation, says if the temperature drops to two or below with snow, there could be a repeat of last week’s incident where hundreds of cars were damaged, and the … [Read more...]
Police prevent robbery of West Vancouver jewelry store
December 7, 2012 by
Eight men are behind bars this morning awaiting a court appearance in Burnaby. They were arrested during an attempted robbery at Birks Jewelers in West Vancouver's Park Royal mall. Police got the call just after 8:30pm, but members of the Burnaby RCMP strike force were already on scene. … [Read more...]
BCCLA wants to prevent changes to female young offender services
January 21, 2012 by
The BC Civil Liberties Association hopes the province’s children’s rights advocate will push for changes to the government's plan to centralize services for female young offenders. It was announced last week that two such units in Prince George and Victoria would be shut down and moved to Burnaby. BCCLA executive director David … [Read more...]
Coalition opposing smart meters urging British Columbians to do what they can to prevent meter installation
October 3, 2011 by
The director of the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is urging people to do what they can to prevent the meters from being installed. Sharon Noble says people can call BC Hydro and ask their account be flagged to prevent the meters from being put in as well as.. "I have put a wired basket fixed to my home over the meter because the Hydro people … [Read more...]
