Slow progress so far from Metro Vancouver mayors to agree with Translink and the province on how to fund transit expansion in the region. Transportation minister Mary Polak has met with the mayors council for Translink for the first time since the mayors voted no on hiking property taxes to pay for plan. She says the mayors haven't yet come up with … [Read more...]
Head of IIO says progress is good at six-week mark
October 23, 2012 by
The civilian group that investigates serious incidents involving police in B.C. has been up and running for six weeks now. Members from the independent investigations office have been dispatched to five cases so far – two of them fatal – from Prince George to Vancouver to Creston. The man in charge, Richard Rosenthal, says the group is … [Read more...]
Treaty Commissioner sees progress
October 10, 2012 by
A more upbeat annual report from the BC Treaty Commission today. Last year, chief commissioner Sophie Pierre said without signs of progress, the billion dollar enterprise might as well be shut down. Today, Pierre says the parties listened. "From that statement thankfully it appears that our message has gotten through because we have seen a … [Read more...]
Chu promises more info on hockey riot progress next week
June 7, 2012 by
Next week is the first anniversary of the Stanley Cup riot and Vancouver Police will update media on the investigation. Chief Jim Chu says other than Court delays, the effort to identify and charge suspected rioters is going smoothly, "We are pretty happy with the progress. I know that it has taken some time but that is the way our justice system … [Read more...]
Premier updates trade mission progress
May 17, 2012 by
The premier's Asian trade mission continues, as she attempts to find markets for various B.C. products. Christy Clark says Japan could become a big buyer of liquefied natural gas as it transitions away from nuclear power. Clark says Japan’s need for energy could be British Columbia’s gain. "They are facing a 30-per-cent deficit in the … [Read more...]
Premier touts job plan as a sign of progress
March 14, 2012 by
Nearly 40,000 new jobs have been added to the economy in the past year, Premier Christy Clark announced Tuesday as she delivered a six-month update on her government’s jobs plan. “That’s a result for 39,900 families who are finding it a little bit easier, perhaps, to put food on the table for their kids or maybe not worry about whether or not they … [Read more...]
Progress on mine ‘very encouraging,’ Tahoe
March 9, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Development stage miner Tahoe Resources Inc. (TSX:THO) says progress on its Escobal project in Guatemala has been "very encouraging" and its expects the silver mine to begin production within two years."The operating mine plan calls for 317 million silver ounces to be mined over 18 years and commercial production is planned for early … [Read more...]
