As Abbotsford looks at whether or not to adopt Insite style harm reduction, city police say they support the public forums but will stay out of the decision making process. Constable Ian MacDonald says they want to be firmly in the background as best options are discussed. "We will be guided by the decisions of the community city council and … [Read more...]
Noisy protest greets NEB Public Hearing into Enbridge Pipeline proposal
January 15, 2013 by
The entrance to Vancouver's Wall Centre Hotel was surrounded for hours Monday night by protesters wanting into the Enbridge Pipeline hearings. The hearing at the Wall Centre Hotel was only for those who got on the speakers list in advance and the media. A so-called "Public Viewing Area" was set up a few kilometers away at the Westin … [Read more...]
Public warning about high-risk offender
January 7, 2013 by
The B-C Corrections branch is issuing a warning about the release of Kayla Bourque. Bourque is considered a high risk violent offender. She plans on living in Vancouver. Authorities say Bourque has an "escalating criminal history"..she has threatened to hurt people and has tortured animals. Corrections says she is to be closely monitored by … [Read more...]
Former BC Premier says business of committee appointing Auditor General shouldn’t be public
January 7, 2013 by
After a bi-partisan committee bound by secrecy elected to seek a replacement for Auditor General John Doyle, a former BC Premier says the private nature of those committees is essential when it comes to making personnel decisions. Ujjal Dosanjh says under the current process, committee members can be frank without worrying about destroying … [Read more...]
Public invited to attend Full Regimental Funeral
November 19, 2012 by
Thousands are expected to attend the full regimental funeral Tuesday for the Surrey RCMP officer who was killed last week when his cruiser was involved in a crash. The funeral for 28-year-old Constable Adrian Oliver is taking place at the "Langley Event Centre" on 200th Street. Funeral proceedings being at one o'clock. RCMP spokesperson … [Read more...]
Victoria has best public potty in Canada
November 6, 2012 by
Canada's best public potty is in downtown Victoria. The Langley Street Loo near Bastion Square topped the third annual best restroom contest. It is considered the cleanest and most convenient --offering 'round the clock relief at no charge. Second and third place went to a couple spots in Toronto. Vancouver's Georgian Court Hotel was fourth and a … [Read more...]
Dix: no public money for partisan ads
November 1, 2012 by
You can put it down as a campaign promise from opposition leader Adrian Dix, who says an NDP government would not use public money for partisan ads. Dix says it's not the way taxpayer dollars should be spent. "Not to spend public funds on partisan ads, that would be our policy. That wouldn't mean an end to government advertising, because there are … [Read more...]
Businesses want more equal compensantion between public, private workers: survey
September 26, 2012 by
The Coalition of BC Businesses hopes the Union of BC Municipalities will take note of a recent survey. The poll found most respondents – 90 percent – want compensation for public employees to be in line with what private sector workers receive for the same jobs. Another 86 percent said the pay and benefits for government … [Read more...]
Canada’s largest public sector union to hold day of action Saturday
September 15, 2012 by
Thousands are expected at nationwide rallies Saturday -- as members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada fight planned cuts. New Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart says local rallies are planned for Vancouver and Surrey. "Speaking out really against the public sector service cuts that we've been having, really that the Harper government's been … [Read more...]
09/07/2012 – Pro Bono Going Public – Free Legal Advice-a-Thon
September 7, 2012 by
This September, lawyers will once again provide free legal advice in the streets of Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria and for the first time in New Westminster, in order to raise awareness and funds for BC's pro bono programs. The free legal advice-a-thon will facilitate access to justice for low- and modest-income people, including the … [Read more...]
