The vice-president of development of a company trying to build a 19-storey building in Mount Pleasant is responding to residents' claims and concern. Chris Vollan with Rize Alliance says contrary to residents comments, the company is following the neighbourhood's community plan. "The plan is very clear on where towers are permitted, which is only … [Read more...]
The Premier responds, sort of, to the uranium mining controversy.
October 21, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark is not talking about an expensive, and embarassing, government decision to pay out $ 30-million to a company hoping to mine uranium in the Okanagan. The controversy centres on a deputy minister ordering the mines inspector to illegally ignore an application from company 'Boss Power.' Clark tried to dodge a … [Read more...]
Vancouver Police Chief responds to Riot review.
September 1, 2011 by
Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu admits in hindsight mistakes were made, but says there was simply no plausible number of officers that could have prevented the Stanley Cup rioting from happening. Chu says there is simply no magic solution to protect the city from those who are intent on creating mayhem. He added there was also no amount … [Read more...]
Delta “sex house” owner responds to complaints
August 19, 2011 by
Her home has been the subject of noise complaints for the swingers parties she throws, but one Delta woman is defending her right to do what she wants, in her own home. Linda Walters says the noise complaints have never been corroborated. "We have invited the neighbours to come by...and said, okay lets talk about it." She's never been taken up … [Read more...]
