A Local tennis star is stepping away from the sport because she says to stay would be sacrificing too much of her life. At just 22 years-old, Vancouver's Rebecca Marino was recently ranked as 38th in the world. But she says now is the time to step away from tennis and explore other possibilities. Marino says while nasty comments on … [Read more...]
Councillor to speak from City Hall steps
February 11, 2013 by
Adriane Carr plans to announce her legal strategy on the steps of Vancouver City Hall Tuesday morning, after a motion of hers was quashed last week. The City Councilor had tried to get more information on any impact a new funding plan for community centres would have on the budget. But that effort was tossed aside by the City Manager, who … [Read more...]
Conflict commissioner steps back from BC Rail probe
November 13, 2012 by
Amid growing pressure, conflict commissioner Paul Fraser has excused himself from the BC Rail probe, and called in his counterpart from Saskatchewan to carry out the investigation. Last week independent MLA John van Dongen demanded a probe by the conflict commissioner, sending Fraser extensive files about whether Christy Clark was in a conflict … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Falcon steps down as Finance Minister, won’t run again
August 29, 2012 by
One of Premier Christy Clark's top ministers is calling it a day. Kevin Falcon confirms he's quitting as Finance Minister and will not run in next year's election. Falcon says he broke the news to the premier this morning. "I think it is very important for the Premier to have a Minister of Finance who throughout the fall is putting together … [Read more...]
COPE executive steps aside
April 10, 2012 by
Vancouver's COPE is without an Executive Director. Alvin Singh is leaving the job after two years. Despite a battering in last November's civic election, Singh insists he still has faith in the once-dominant party, "I'm not concerned at all about the future of the party, and my departure is in no way reflective of me being unhappy or … [Read more...]
Report suggests first steps toward an affordable city
March 13, 2012 by
The high-profile city task force has made its first recommendations to salvage affordable housing in Vancouver. The Housing Affordability Task Force released a progress report Monday, identifying key “quick-start” actions to be taken by city hall to stimulate affordable housing development. Those actions include fast-tracking affordable … [Read more...]
Penner steps down as AG, to retire from politics
August 18, 2011 by
Barry Penner has issued a news release explaining that he wants to spend more time with his family, including his baby daughter. Penner was first elected in 1996 as a member of the Liberals, which ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
