The leader of the BC Conservatives says the latest Angus Reid polling numbers show it will be a two horse race next election. John Cummins says the numbers show its clear it will be either his party or the NDP forming government And he isn't gunning for second. "You go for first when you are in an election a silver medal … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s Roman Catholic community condems assisted-suicide ruling
June 16, 2012 by
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver is condemning yesterday’s decision by the B.C. Supreme Court that strikes down laws preventing assisted suicide. Diocese spokesperson Paul Schratz says they are disappointed by the ruling, which allows 64-year-old ALS patient Gloria Taylor to end her life with assistance. "There are ways that we can … [Read more...]
Ruling on doctor-assisted suicide expected tomorrow
June 15, 2012 by
A B.C. Supreme Court judge is expected to reveal a decision tomorrow over Canada’s law against doctor-assisted suicide. The test case involves a 64-year-old woman from West Kelowna who is terminally ill. Lawyers with the BC Civil Liberties Association say Gloria Taylor has the right end her life with dignity, before ALS kills her. Current … [Read more...]
Ruling clears way for ICBC workers to strike, but drivers won’t be affected
June 13, 2012 by
The union representing ICBC workers says it will serve strike notice in a matter of weeks. COPE 378 vice president Jeff Gillies says a Labour Relations Board interim ruling has cleared the way for 72-hour strike notice starting July 1. Gillies says drivers won't be affected. "We want to take a wise and cautious approach to job … [Read more...]
BC Federation of Labour President slams ruling that bans mounties from forming a union
June 3, 2012 by
The head of the BC Federation of Labour is calling a ruling from Ontario's top court "a terrible decision." That ruling bans RCMP officers from forming a union. Jim Sinclair points to the fact that other police forces across the country -- are unionized. "You can work out essential services, other police forces aren't allowed to strike, that's not … [Read more...]
BC’s Education minister welcomes LRB ruling, hopes for mediation with teachers
May 3, 2012 by
BC's Education minister sees new hope after the Labour Relations Board ruled on the jurisdiction issue over a government appointed mediator. George Abbott says his hope is the mediation process can continue now that the Labour Board has ruled, removing Charles Jago is matter for the courts. Abbott said "As the LRB put it in dismissing … [Read more...]
First Nation wins ruling against mine work
December 2, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The Tsilhoquo'in (sill-ko-teen) First Nation has been granted an injunction preventing Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO) from conducting exploration work around its proposed gold and copper mine in B.C.'s central Interior.In the same court hearing, Taseko failed in its bid for an injunction forcing the First Nation to stop blocking the mine … [Read more...]
Police already following court’s ruling on drunk-driving laws
November 30, 2011 by
Police have already started processing drunk drivers according to today's court judgment. That means drivers failing a breathalyzer won't face as many fines, install an alcohol-testing ignition lock or have their cars impounded for as long. Police officials say it'll affect how many drunk drivers they can take off B.C. roads. West Vancouver Police … [Read more...]
What’s next after court’s polygamy ruling?
November 24, 2011 by
A landmark BC Supreme Court ruling upholding Canada’s law against polygamy is not expected to lead to any charges in the polygamist commune of Bountiful – at least, not yet. Attorney-General Shirley Bond says the government needs time to study the ruling and no decision has been made on laying polygamy charges, but says the court … [Read more...]
BC’s Environment Minister is not ruling out linking carbon tax revenue to transit.
October 7, 2011 by
While the NDP accuse the government of ignoring the carbon tax in order to pay for transit BC's Environment Minister says that discussion will take place. Terry Lake says after the carbon tax goes up again in July then the door will be open to discuss possible changes on how to use the revenue. He says there has been discussion about … [Read more...]
