The weather system that's brought heavy rain to Metro Vancouver means heavy snow to the North Shore mountains. And the avalanche danger rating is rising. Grouse Mountain has recorded 32 centimetres of snow since yesterday, possibly more beyond the ski area, where the avalanche threat exists. The Canadian Avalanche Centre says the risk of a slide at … [Read more...]
New deadline for Missing Women Inquiry results.. and costs still rising
October 25, 2012 by
Costs linked to BC's Missing Women Inquiry continue to rise. The deadline for completing a government-ordered review has been extended to November 30th. The Ministry of Justice has confirmed total money spent on the Commission headed up by former Attorney General Wally Oppal has topped $ 8.6-million. Hearings examining why serial killer … [Read more...]
Harper concerned about rising health care costs
November 26, 2011 by
Now that provincial and territorial ministers have wrapped up 2 days of meetings on the future of Canadian health care, the Prime Minister admits he's worried about rising costs. Even so, Stephen Harper says Ottawa will keep increasing funding.... for now. "We have committed to the six per cent for a few more years. Over the long term, I … [Read more...]
Roof still rising on home costs
August 22, 2011 by
Home ownership in Canada became more expensive for the second straight quarter, but recent global market and economic turmoil could actually help keep a lid on expenses by keeping interest rates low, RBC Economics reported yesterday. During the second quarter of 2011, the proportion of pre-tax income required to service the costs of owning a home … [Read more...]
