A pro-life group at Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been given the green light, after members threatened to sue for being denied status. President Oliver Capko says he's very relieved that the student union has voted to reverse an earlier decision and now fund them. He says the members will start organizing events once next … [Read more...]
Peachland fire situation improves
September 12, 2012 by
Good news for fire evacuees in Peachland. Officials say the evacuation order will be rescinded later this afternoon for the approximately 260 people still out of their homes. But an evacuation alert will still be in effect. That means about 16-hundred people will need to be ready to leave at a moment's notice. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Councillor wants another look at Metro Vancouver situation
July 4, 2012 by
A Councillor with the Township of Langley still wants Council to look at jumping out of Metro Vancouver. Kim Richter says she wants Council to see if staying in Metro Vancouver saves them any money or not, "I don't know the answer to that question, but I think that is a question that needs to be asked and answered on behalf of the residents … [Read more...]
Sinclair calls for greater focus on Rocky Mountaineer situation
May 4, 2012 by
The president of the B.C. Federation of Labour says the actions of the Rocky Mountaineer board are brutal as a dispute with striking workers turns nasty.Jim Sinclair says the company has cut down trees with strike signs on them and then tore down a taxi stand set up outside the picket lines. "It is unbelievable really what is going on. I noticed … [Read more...]
Luongo says situation is “tough”, but it’s all about the team
April 20, 2012 by
He's disappointed. But he's trying to be a good team guy as well. Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, now backing up teammate Cory Schneider in net, is answering questions for the first time since his demotion. "......I'm a competitor--all you guys know that....and it's tough. But at the same time, this is about the team, and … [Read more...]
Anton investigates Lamarche situation
November 2, 2011 by
NPA Mayoralty candidate, Suzanne Anton says she's only heard hints about the controversy surrounding NPA Council candidate, Jason Lamarche. Lamarche apologized last week after an online post rating his ex-girlfriends was discovered. As for whether the NPA will continue to back the candidate, "I'm aware that there's been some discussion but I do not … [Read more...]
