While the City of Vancouver pushes for a rapid transit line down Broadway, people south of the Fraser continue to wait for transit expansion. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says it is not a matter of Broadway rapid transit versus south of the Fraser expansion. Although Fassbender also admits people who live south of the Fraser are getting … [Read more...]
Families of in-care residents object to facility’s cost saving plans
November 22, 2012 by
The son of a resident at Burnaby's George Derby Care Home is hoping families will come together to rally against the plan for some services to be contracted out. A meeting for families was hosted by the Hospital Employees Union Wednesday night. Dale Gebhard says there is strength in numbers and says they want to passionately convey their … [Read more...]
Residents get a look at proposed redevelopment plans for Oakridge Centre
November 17, 2012 by
Residents had a chance to look at plans for a proposed re-development of Oakridge Centre at an open house today. The development proposes 2,800 residential units in buildings as high as 45 storeys. Resident Randall MacKinnon says this will be a drastic change for a neighbourhood dominated by single-storey family homes. "when they're on little, mini … [Read more...]
Burnaby city councillor says residents who use smallest garbage bins should not be charged newly approved fee
November 11, 2012 by
A Burnaby city councillor says residents should not have to pay more for their garbage disposal next year. The city's council voted on increasing garbage disposal fees last week. The new fee will no longer give people who use the smallest bins a credit, but rather charge them $ 25. Councillor Sav Dhaliwal says this should be provided by the … [Read more...]
Residents spoke their minds over pipeline expansion
October 11, 2012 by
People from all over Metro Vancouver attended a town hall in Burnaby opposing local pipeline expansion. They're concerned over potential damage to their homes and disruption to their day to day lives. "There's nothing in this for Burnaby except potential damage." The possibility of Kinder Morgan expanding an existing pipeline … [Read more...]
Little Mountain residents fight eviction
September 16, 2012 by
Tenants at four social housing units at Little Mountain face a possible shuffle at the end of the month.B.C. Housing says they will find a temporary home for those residents while their new social housing is developed on the site.Advocate David Chudnovsky says there's no point in the tenants moving twice, though. "The city says the first phase has … [Read more...]
Residents split over proposed Brentwood Town Centre redevelopment
August 28, 2012 by
Opinion was largely split at a public hearing at Burnaby City Hall over a proposed redevelopment of Brentwood Town Centre Tuesday evening.Developers propose building a revamped shopping centre and condos, the largest of which would be a 70-storey tower.The tens of thousands of new residents the development would bring is leaving some locals … [Read more...]
BCMA: Low income residents need help
August 13, 2012 by
Saying more change is needed to help Canada's low income residents, the new president of the Canadian Medical Association is offering some solutions to cutting overall costs, without spending any more money. "Health care is only one element in getting a healthy population and probably not the most significant." Doctor John Haggie says … [Read more...]
West End residents hope for clean, calm fireworks night
August 1, 2012 by
It's day two of the "Celebration of Light." And with hundreds of thousands of people expected to pack the beachs and streets around English Bay, we get a familiar request from nearby neighbours. From urination, to defecation, to even fornication: West End residents have seen it all on fireworks nights. Randy Helton with "West End Neighbours" is … [Read more...]
