The developers of a new residential highrise in downtown Vancouver have filed a response to legal action being taken by a former Prime Minister - who wants her money back. A day after it was revealed Kim Campbell is one of more than a dozen buyers suing the builders of the Hotel Georgia, they've denied any wrongdoing. Documents filed in … [Read more...]
Gill responds to accusations
February 13, 2013 by
A BC man says he deserves his Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, even though he faces a criminal trial. Surrey radio station Manager Maninder Gill received the honour last weekend. He says he's helped raise several million dollars over the years for various causes, such as disaster relief and health care, "I get honoured from 300 organizations. This is … [Read more...]
Minister responds to Green concerns about new municipal watchdog
January 18, 2013 by
BC's new Auditor-General for Local Government reports to the public, and the public only - that's what BC's Minister of Local Govenment says, after Green Party leader Jane Sterk raised concerns about political interference. Bill Bennett says Basia Ruta does not report to him. Says Bennett, "I just didn't want the impression left with the public … [Read more...]
Community responds to gun violence
September 9, 2012 by
It's known as a quiet, family-friendly suburb. But with three deadly shootings this year alone, some Port Moody parents say they fear for the safety of their children. A rally has been planned for Monday evening at city hall. One organizer says she's too scared to give her name -- blaming an increase in organized crime. "I would love to see, and so … [Read more...]
Wilderness Committee responds to Enbridge modifications
July 21, 2012 by
Opponents of the Northern Gateway oil pipeline say Enbridge's plan to improve the project is more about public relations than safety.Ben West of the Wildnerness Committee is slamming Enbridge's plan to spend an extra 500-million dollars to thicken the pipeline walls at river crossings and conduct more inspections. "From Day 1, they've been telling … [Read more...]
Government responds to inquest recommendations
July 8, 2012 by
Eight months after a coroner's inquest examining a fatal fire at an illegal Vancouver rooming house, the provincial government has completed its response. Only one of three recommendations has been acted on. The first asked the Ministry of Health to review drug protocols at hospitals... ensuring medications needed for fire victims are easily … [Read more...]
Minister Cadieux responds to CLBC bonuses
June 20, 2012 by
Eight months after she expressed uneasiness with a policy which gave embattled CLBC executives bonuses, Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux doesn't appear to have an issue with them getting increases in their base pay.But speaking to CKNW’s Bill Good, Cadieux says the pay hikes – between 4.9 and 9.6-percent – aren't … [Read more...]
Jackson Responds To “Hobbit” Criticism
April 30, 2012 by
As previously reported, the 48 frames-per-second presentation of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" feature at CinemaCon in Las Vegas the other week met with a lot of complaints from journalists and exhibitors as to the look of this new filmmaking process. Now Jackson himself has responded to the discord, telling EW that "At first it’s unusual because … [Read more...]
Bay Responds To “Ninja Turtles” Criticism
March 21, 2012 by
Over the weekend Michael Bay dropped a rather unexpected comment that Platinum Dunes' "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" reboot would feature an alien origin for the half-shelled heroes. The news caused something of an online furore, fans of the characters quickly slamming the "Transformers" helmer and those working on the film for the change. Now, … [Read more...]
Federal Heritage Minister James Moore responds to the idea of BC electing Senators.
March 6, 2012 by
The highest ranking Conservative cabinet minister in BC is applauding an MLA's private members bill moving the province towards electing its senators. While Heritage Minister James Moore says it is a step in the right direction he was more restrained about the provision to increase the number of Senators in BC. Moore admits BC is under … [Read more...]
