Premier Christy Clark was greeted by protesters when she arrived to speak at a private luncheon for women in Delta Friday morning. Before entering the Delta Town and Country inn, she paused only for a few moments to take questions from reporters about her office's credit card expenses. "Every province is going to have a bill similar to … [Read more...]
Top American investigator says we should have tough questions for Enbridge
July 11, 2012 by
A day after slamming Enbridge for its poor response to a 2010 spill in Michigan, the chair of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says British Columbians should have some tough questions for the energy giant -- which wants to build a multi billion dollar pipeline across Northern B.C. Deborah Hersman says the biggest failures in Michigan … [Read more...]
2003 Dave Basi memo raises more BC Rail questions
June 25, 2012 by
One of the two men convicted in the BC Rail case is confirming, an October 2003 memo leaked online through a local blog was written by him. But, as Dave Basi told Simi Sara, there's not much else he can say. Basi says he can't talk about the case because of the deal reached to write off the $ 6 million in legal fees paid for him and … [Read more...]
We have a lot of questions: Vancouver Fire Department
May 20, 2012 by
A deputy Vancouver fire chief says the department is still not in the loop over cuts to local coast guard services. "It's a waiting game for us right now. We don't know if and how this is going to affect us." Mark Engler says calls to the coast guard seeking clarity have not been returned. He admits it's frustrating. "We do have to plan ahead … [Read more...]
Translink boss answers a few questions
April 17, 2012 by
After ducking media for days, Translink C-E-O Ian Jarvis held a controlled, video conference to address reporters this morning. Jarvis says Translink is reviewing recommendations made by Commissioner Martin Crilly last week. "........and we'll fully support a provincial audit. We will implement those suggestions that will make us more … [Read more...]
Former Sol Gen Heed questions government over RCMP deal
April 16, 2012 by
A Liberal MLA and former Solicitor-General is raising questions about his own government's handling of the new 20 year contract with the RCMP. Kash Heed says he was surprised to hear Attorney-General Shirley Bond claim she was blindsided by federal approval of several raises for mounties after the deal was signed. Heed says the government … [Read more...]
Questions about Clark-Atwal persist
March 1, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark says she doesn't know Jaspal Atwal, and despite the online rumours, Clark's office says the convicted gunman was not involved in her liberal leadership bid. But that has some members of BC's Indo Canadian community confused. Radio India host Gurpreet Singh says it was covered heavily in south asian media that Atwal was a … [Read more...]
Premier has questions about claim that documents detailing cancellation of sponsorship agreement don’t exist
September 25, 2011 by
Saying ratepayers deserve to know, Premier Christy Clark admits she has questions about claims BC Ferries does not have records documenting the now cancelled advertising agreement with the Vancouver Canucks. "Ferry users want to know that BC Ferries is providing all of the information that they can in a very up front manner, about what costs … [Read more...]
Solicitor General has questions about RCMP handling of Hebert case
September 12, 2011 by
Now that 3 year old Kienan Hebert is safe with his family in Sparwood, BC's Solicitor General admits she has questions about the RCMP's handling of the case. "There are issues to discuss, that's clear." Shirley Bond says she doesn't want to speculate on what may be discussed, but she admits the 62 hour delay in extending the Amber Alert to Alberta … [Read more...]
NDP questions clout of Oppal commission after groups withdraw
July 29, 2011 by
A number of first nations groups and organizations disappointed in the provincial government's decision not to fund their legal expenses have withdrawn from participating in the Missing Women ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
