A retired University of Victoria political science professor says there is a good reason there is so much secrecy around the appointment, or not, of BC's Auditor- General. Ron Cheffins says, as with most jobs, the personal information of the applicants, or why they weren't hired, is protected, "That of course, involves a great deal of privacy. … [Read more...]
Heavy traffic not the only ‘silly’ reason people call 911
December 27, 2012 by
Heavy traffic at mall parking lots is only one of many silly calls made to 9-1-1. So says Jody Robertson, spokesperson for E-Comm, which handles the emergency line in B.C. This, after Burnaby RCMP had to remind Boxing Day shoppers not to call the number simply because of the traffic jams around malls and stores. Speaking on CKNW with guest … [Read more...]
BC Finance Minister sees reason for optimism
November 16, 2012 by
BC's FInance Minister came out of an economic forecast council meeting feeling somewhat hopeful. Mike de Jong says the economists and big bank representatives sounded a note of cautious optimism on the BC and Canadian economy. He says they also expressed optimism about our neighbours to the south. "Something that may have surprised me a … [Read more...]
BAE Systems speaks about unmanned ASTRAEA: no reason it can’t stay in air ‘for weeks’
July 22, 2012 by
BAE Systems' ASTRAEA isn't a new concept -- the company's been playing up its unmanned potential for quite some time now -- but it's all seeming entirely less pie-in-the-sky now that the Farnborough Airshow has kicked off. Typically, UAVs are thought to be smaller, drone-type apparatuses; these things are typically used in military exercises where … [Read more...]
Tenants and renters in Surrey have reason to celebrate
May 29, 2012 by
The City of Surrey has passed a motion to adopt a Standards of Maintenance Bylaw. Sue Pollard with Acorn says the bylaw will help ensure basic rights like timely repairs for issues like heat, electricity and water, "If you have legitimate repair issues as a tenant, you can go through the Residential Tenancy Branch process, win an Order, but then … [Read more...]
03/03/2012 – Reason to Care Art Re-Sale and Auction
March 3, 2012 by
The second annual Reason to Care Art Re-Sale and Auction features original and pre-loved art for every budget as well as music and refreshments, while the evening reception will feature a live painting demonstration before an auction of original works from local and regional artists. All proceeds from the event benefit the BC Association for … [Read more...]
