March 29, 2024

Dix heads north to follow proposed path of Enbridge pipeline

NDP leader Adrian Dix is up north this weekend, following the path of Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Dix will start his journey in Terrace and Kitimat, before starting the route tankers will potentially take out of the port town. “I'm going to go to Klemtu and Bella Bella (to) spend time in the region to understand the … [Read more...]

Provincial ministers to discuss proposed cuts to urban search and rescue

Proposed federal funding cuts to urban search and rescue teams is on the agenda as provincial ministers responsible for emergency management meet in Victoria this weekend. "Obviously the search and rescue units that are at risk across the province, I'm sure will be a topic of discussion for the provincial ministers with the federal minister," says … [Read more...]

Vancouver council to vote on proposed water rate hikes

Vancouver city council will vote this week on a proposed 10-per-cent hikes on water and sewer rates. Councillor Raymond Louie says the hikes are needed because of upgrades to water and waste treatment facilities. "We made the decision as a region probably about 10 years ago now, to upgrade our water facilities and that's why the costs are going up … [Read more...]

A proposed new park and rink for the Canucks draws False Creek residents ire.

    Big plans for one of Vancouver's last undeveloped waterfronts was pitched to city council today.       And the ideas for False Creek near BC place include the Vancouver Canucks.       Vancouver council has been told a new plan for Northeast False Creek includes a rink that would … [Read more...]

NDP’s Energy Critic weighs in after governments agree on review process for proposed Site C dam

The NDP's Energy Critic is cautiously optimistic after the provincial and federal governments agreed on one review process for the proposed Site 'C' dam.  John Horgan says what is important is a very thorough scientific review examining the environmental impacts of the dam.  He says while a unified review between Ottawa and Victoria is … [Read more...]

‘Little Saigon’ proposed for Kingsway

Many Vancouver pho fans already know to go to Kingsway for authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Soon the destination may gain formal recognition as a motion to Vancouver’s council next Tuesday proposes naming Kingsway between Fraser and Nanaimo streets Little Saigon.   Coun. Kerry Jang said the Vietnamese community approached council two years ago with … [Read more...]

Proposed cuts in BC Ferries sailings bad news for casual workers

The BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union says cutting 400 sailings a year will take a big toll on casual workers. President Richard Goode says those people are bound, by contract, to be available to work, but won't be given shifts.He adds the union is just about to go into wage re-opener discussions with the Ferry Corp., and thinks the … [Read more...]

Proposed hydro-rate increase slashed

The BC Hydro Review Panel was commissioned by the provincial government in April to examine the proposed increase and came back Thursday with a plan to whittle the increase down to 16 per cent. The ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]

BC Hydro cuts proposed rate hike in half after public anger set off review

B.C.'s power utility will be asking for a rate hike that's half of what it originally wanted after the government forced it to go back to the drawing ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]