The City of Vancouver wants your input on its draft Transportation 2040 plan. Walking, cycling, and transit are highlighted in the plan with a goal for 2040 of at least two-thirds of all trips in the city to be on foot, bike, or transit. Director of Transportation, Jerry Dobrovolny, "The goals of the overall plan are to enhance the economy, and the … [Read more...]
Watts keeps an open mind regarding policing
June 13, 2012 by
The Mayor of the Municipality with BC's largest RCMP Detachment says she is keeping an open mind when it comes to a regional police force. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts was asked what happens if other mayors holding out on signing the RCMP contract come to her with a workable regional policing plan, "I want to make sure that we get the best policing … [Read more...]
Not all bad news regarding RCMP wage hike
April 11, 2012 by
Municipalities might not be on the hook for as much as they thought when it comes to the unexpected pay hikes for the Mounties. Kelowna Director of Financial Services, Keith Grayston, says budget projections from E-Division did provide a warning, and a buffer, "There was a 1.5% amount that was included as a salary increase; there was an … [Read more...]
Premier Clark dismisses concerns regarding her government and BC place
March 13, 2012 by
Saying the deal wasn't done, Premier Christy Clark is dismissing concerns her government has fractured its relationship with Telus by cancelling plans to give the company naming rights to BC place.Telus offered the province 35-million dollars over 20-years, along with tens of millions in infrastructure -- already installed in the … [Read more...]
Acting attorney general reponds by email to Oppal’s comments regarding Missing Women Inquiry
BC's acting attorney general is not making herself available to comment on a controversial statement made by one of her predecessors this morning. Shirley Bond has responded via email, saying she understands commissioner Wally Oppal has sent a letter to participants in the Missing Women Inquiry to clear the air about comments he made on … [Read more...]