Mayors in Metro Vancouver are looking at alternatives to property tax to raise funds after a regional symposium on finances Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the current property tax system as a funding base is inflexable and archaic. But when asked what model municipalities might go with as an alternative to property taxes, Brodie … [Read more...]
Walk aims to raise awareness of female feticide
September 15, 2012 by
It's a world problem -- and it's happening here in Canada... That from the organizer of a gathering in Surrey Saturday, aimed at addressing the issue of female feticide. Lucky Gill is hoping the 2nd Annual Global Walk for Missing Girls can help spread awareness. "It's not a culture, a country or a community's problem... it is a global isssue, and … [Read more...]
Initiative launched in Surrey to raise awareness of domestic abuse
July 6, 2012 by
Surrey's banding together against domestic violence. Mayor Dianne Watts and others have kicked off the "Rakhi Project" - a crime reduction initiative designed to raise awareness of domestic abuse..... "basically what it is taking a traditional Indian ceremony where sisters traditionally tie purple bracelets on their brothers which signifies love … [Read more...]
Want a raise? Why not become a City Manager in Abbotsford?
July 2, 2012 by
Last week that city released salaries for employees making over 75-thousand dollars in 2011, and some executives got raises in the region of 20 percent. Jordan Bateman of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says given the current financial climate, the raises are not going to be popular, "I think most taxpayers would say that the top-end … [Read more...]
NDP to raise Coast Guard closure issue in the House
June 5, 2012 by
The federal New Democrats are using their last opposition day of motion in the spring session, to debate the closure of Coast Guard stations across Canada, including the one in Kitsilano. Newfoundland MP Jack Harris will raise a motion, asking the federal government to reverse cuts to Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centres, and the closure … [Read more...]
Ride to raise awareness for motorcycle safety
May 5, 2012 by
Don't be surprised if you're driving on the Sea to Sky highway tomorrow and driving with you, are a whole bunch of motorcyclists. It's all about promoting motorcycle safety awareness month--a ride from New Westminster to Squamish. Organizer Michael Hwang says about 50 showed up last year. "I think we need to take more preventive steps and improve … [Read more...]
Stairclimbers raise almost a quarter million for lung disease
February 26, 2012 by
If the topic that brought them together was grim, participants in Sunday’s Stairclimb for Clean Air were able to keep their spirits high, as almost 500 participants raised nearly $ 250,000 in support of lung health. Chris Lam, Development Manager for the stairclimb, called it a “great, great year” and “one of the best” of the six he has been … [Read more...]
BC Provincial court judges are taking BC’s Attorney General to court over a pay raise.
October 13, 2011 by
BC's 136 provincial court judges are taking the Attorney General to court for denying them a pay hike recommended in a recent report. In a writ filed in BC Supreme Court, the Provincial Court Judges' Association says Victoria shouldn't have applied the government's net zero mandate to judges, who are facing increased … [Read more...]
Critics raise concerns with B.C. privacy law
October 5, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Civil liberties and privacy advocates are raising concerns about proposed changes to British Columbia's privacy laws.The provincial government has tabled legislation that would change the way residents' data is stored and allow for more sharing between government ministries.The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says the new law would … [Read more...]
