March 28, 2024

NDP seeks clarity on Smart Meter installation

NDP Energy Critic John Horgan is demanding a little clarity on the smart meter front. He says a recent opinion piece by minister responsible Rich Coleman seems to say "if you don't want one, you don't have to have one." "I think what we need is clarity on what the official position of BC Hydro is in this new environment. If there is an opt out … [Read more...]

NPA councillor seeks better food cart/restaurant balance

A Vancouver city councillor is standing up for local restaurants as they deal with increased competitioni the form of the popular food cart program. NPA councillor George Affleck plans to table a motion next week to have staff look at changes to the food cart program to help ease restaurant owners' concerns. This, he says, especially since the city … [Read more...]

Crown seeks prison time in deadly crash

They are constantly reminded of her death, they can not sleep, they are broken. The words today in court from family and friends of a 22 year-old Surrey woman killed by a drunk driver. Softball player Kassandra Kaulius was killed one night in May 2011 when her car was hit by Natasha Warren's van. During victim impact statements read today, her … [Read more...]

Former mayor seeks BC Liberal nomination

Premier Christy Clark may soon have a tough decision to make, as she rounds up nominees for the upcoming provincial election. Former  mayor Sam Sullivan is seeking the Liberal nomination for the same riding a longtime Clark supporter wants. Sullivan says he's already spoken with former MLA Lorne Mayencourt. "I actually have a lot of respect … [Read more...]

Former mayor Sullivan seeks BC Liberal nomination

Last night he played coy about it, but this morning former Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan has announced a Friday morning news conference where he wants the BC Liberal nomination in Vancouver-False Creek. There are rumours former MLA Lorne Mayencourt will also seek the nomination. The riding is currently held by Constance Barnes, who faces a challenge … [Read more...]

Plecas seeks Abbotsford-South BC Liberal nomination

A criminologist from the University of the Fraser Valley wants to represent Abbotsford-South, and he wants to do it for the BC Liberals. Darryl Plecas has announced his intention to seek the Liberal nomination in that riding. He says he doesn't want to see BC go down the troubling economic path he's seen the rest of the world doing. Asked why he's … [Read more...]

Council seeks feedback on transportation plan

Vancouver City Council is considering feedback to  it's Transportation 2040 plan.  Reactions from the dozens speaking at council are generally positive, but a number of groups with vested interests think there is room for improvements. Both the Vancouver Board of Trade and Downtown Vancouver Business Association expressed concerns that … [Read more...]

“Gears of War” Film Seeks New Home

It has been in development for five years, now it looks like a concerted effort is being made to revive the film adaptation of the highly successful "Gears of War" video game franchise says Variety. New Line began developing the property in 2007 with Len Wiseman once attached to direct, but the project never took off mainly due to the sizeable … [Read more...]

Defence seeks mistrial in rave case

A mistrial has been requested in the case of a Maple Ridge man accused of distributing child porn online. The graphic images were recorded during a rave at a Pitt Meadows farm two years ago.  The trial of Dennis Warrington was supposed to wrap up this week, but for three days, lawyers have been arguing over the crown's request to use better … [Read more...]

Updated: Crown seeks jail time for looting hockey rioters

The fact she's a first-time offender doesn't detract from the fact she encouraged others to commit crimes. That's one reason why prosecutors want admitted Stanley cup rioter Camille Cacnio to spend time in jail. The 21-year-old UBC student, who stole two pairs of men's pants and a tie from a downtown tuxedo shop, was caught on video looting the … [Read more...]