The NDP’s ferry critic says BC Ferries must consult with the community on a cable ferry between Buckley Bay and Denman Island. Gary Coons says communities want to know their safety concerns are under control, such as navigational hazards. "I think the current government needs to step in. They've stepped in to do the consolations throughout … [Read more...]
Union Gospel set to serve up annual turkey dinner
October 8, 2012 by
It's a Thanksgiving tradition on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, as the Union Gospel Mission hosts its annual turkey dinner. And the amount of food is rather astonishing: 1,700 kilos of turkey, 1,500 pounds of potatoes, 800 pumpkin pies and 400 litres of ice cream. UGM spokesperson Keela Keeping says 3,000 will be served to the needy on both … [Read more...]
Gas workers serve strike notice
May 31, 2012 by
The union representing 550 gas workers throughout BC has served 72-hour strike notice. Gord van Dyck, with IBEW Local 2-13, says officials have been negotiating with Fortis BC for more than a year now with no contract. He says the latest offer was disappointing, "The largest issue is two-tier wage package demands by the employer." van … [Read more...]
Nine new judges to serve province
February 7, 2012 by
The B.C government has appointed 9 new judges to serve in regions all across the province. Four of the new judges will be appointed to the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions, with another 2 being placed in Prince George. One new judge has been appointed for Nanaimo, Smithers and Penticton. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Asbestos removal contractor will serve two months in jail
January 24, 2012 by
Arthur Moore will be behind bars for two months for exposing teenage workers to Asbestos, despite acourt injunction. President of the Building Trades Union, Lee Loftus, says the Crown should proceed with criminal charges. "We are talking fraud, we are talking the use of vulnerable workers that come out of treatment centers and rehab centres,we are … [Read more...]
Glee’ star Cory Monteith to serve as grand marshal of Grey Cup parade
October 18, 2011 by
“Glee” star Cory Monteith has been named grand marshal of the Grey Cup festival parade. Monteith grew up in Victoria and moved to Vancouver as a teen to try his hand at acting. In recent years he shot to TV superstardom playing singing jock Finn Hudson on “Glee.” Monteith has also made the leap to the big screen, starring in “Monte Carlo” … [Read more...]
