The leader of the federal ndp took the federal Conservative government to task as he addressed delegates at the BC Federation of Labour convention. Thomas Mulcair critcised the Harper governement for driving down wages in this country and viewing labour as a road block to corporate profit. Mulcair also said Conservative MPs just echo words issued … [Read more...]
Mother of Amanda Todd speaks out
October 15, 2012 by
The mother of Amanda Todd says she keeps asking herself over and over again if there was some kind of trigger last Wednesday that led to her daughter's suicide. Carol Todd says there was no fight or phone call that she is aware of, in the hours before Amanda's death. "She wasn't feeling well, she was at home ill that day and the previous day in … [Read more...]
Bateman speaks to Conservatives
September 22, 2012 by
The B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation spoke at the B.C. Conservatives annual general meeting Friday night. Jordan Bateman told a crowd of about 150 that the current governing methods in this province remind him a bit of Frankenstein - patchwork solutions to save what is ultimately a monster. Calling on a need for proactive … [Read more...]
Dix speaks to Vancouver Board of Trade
September 18, 2012 by
The man who could BC's next Premier tried to win over some of his biggest critics during a lunch time address in Vancouver today. NDP leader Adrian Dix spoke to members of the Board of Trade for the first time since becoming leader of the Opposition. He opened with a joke about getting together in the Fall from time to time, poking fun at the … [Read more...]
Clinton speaks at Stanley Park concert
September 15, 2012 by
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton's address at a Stanley Park concert was brief, but applauded.Clinton appeared on stage with Sarah McLachlan as a favour to the Vancouver-based songstress, who has now raised more than a million dollars for her 10-year-old school of music.Clinton was the first person to bring the crowd of more than 10,000 to their … [Read more...]
Health officer speaks out after criticism of new flu-shot measures
August 25, 2012 by
B.C.’s chief medical health officer is firing back at critics of new flu shot rules. Dr. Perry Kendall has announced healthcare workers must get immunized this flu season or else wear a mask to help protect patients. Nurses and seniors' care providers have cried foul, claiming there has been no consultation. Kendall says he suspects it might … [Read more...]
BAE Systems speaks about unmanned ASTRAEA: no reason it can’t stay in air ‘for weeks’
July 22, 2012 by
BAE Systems' ASTRAEA isn't a new concept -- the company's been playing up its unmanned potential for quite some time now -- but it's all seeming entirely less pie-in-the-sky now that the Farnborough Airshow has kicked off. Typically, UAVs are thought to be smaller, drone-type apparatuses; these things are typically used in military exercises where … [Read more...]
Family of toddler killed by truck speaks out ahead of driver’s sentencing
June 7, 2012 by
A day before the driver of a truck that killed their daughter is sentenced, the two-year old girl's family is speaking out against the deal keeping him from having a criminal record. William Mah will plead guilty to a lesser charge Friday. Aoi Kazama was killed in August of 2009 when Mah's truck hit her and her mother as they were crossing a … [Read more...]
Lambert speaks at BCTF AGM
March 18, 2012 by
As Bill 22 takes effect, BC Teachers' Federation President Susan Lambert continues to rally federation members against the bill, vowing they will "publicly demonstrate their opposition with dignity and pride." "We will take actions that build public awareness of the consequences of these legislative attacks, and build public commitment to ending … [Read more...]
