March 29, 2024

Activists, community members applaud local governments’ stance on coal export expansion

Several Metro Vancouver municipalities are getting applause  from coal activists and people from the White Rock, Surrey and Bellingham areas - for expressing concerns about coal export expansion. More than 100 people came out Sunday in White Rock to show support and celebrate. Climate change activist Kevin Washbook says he's pleased with … [Read more...]

Updated: Jobs Minister changes stance on temporary foreign worker controversy

  BC's Jobs Minister is admitting people have lost confidence in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program after the HD Mining controversy.  Pat Bell says it is clear the company fell short in looking for qualified Canadian miners before bringing in Chinese workers. "The public needs to have confidence that any jobs that are allowed to be … [Read more...]

Rich Coleman clarifies smart meter stance

BC's Energy Minister is finally talking to the media over the smart meter confusion. Rich Coleman says the smart grid worksbest withy every home in BC having a smart meter. Coleman says there is no confusion and at this point there's also no opt out options. "I think the confusion - I don't know who it comes from.  The op-ed speaks for … [Read more...]

BREAKING: BC Hydro clarifies Smart Meter stance

B-C Hydro has made it official....at least, for now. The utility has issued a written statement saying it will not install Smart Meters without the customer's permission. Hydro says it's important to take extra time to work with customers who still have concerns, so in the meantime it will not install new meters unless they have their … [Read more...]