They are either accused of taking part in last year's Stanley Cup riot, or have admitted their role... Here is a list of who they are, what they are charged with, and what stage of BC's criminal justice system they are at (as of June 15, 2012.) Samia Ahmed, 18-year-old from Surrey.Charged with participating in a riot, and two counts of break and … [Read more...]
New RCMP contract moving through system
February 23, 2012 by
BC's Justice Minister says the new deal for the RCMP inked with Ottawa continues to work its way through the sign off stage. Shirley Bond says municipalities who are being briefed on the details will get to decide if they want the deal, or not, "We are finishing the final sign-offs; obviously we need to do that at the Government level. I expect to … [Read more...]
Provincial Government shuffles roles to allow reformed justice system
February 8, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has announced several changes to her government, to allow Attorney General Shirley Bond to focus on reforming B.C’s justice system. Responsibility for ICBC will be transferred to Finance Minister Kevin Falcon, while Gaming goes to Housing Minister Rich Coleman. Clark says the province needs a reformed … [Read more...]
ICBC changing bonus system
February 1, 2012 by
ICBC is making some changes to its controversial bonus system. CKNW has obtained a memo sent to ICBC employees saying full bonuses will only be paid if the company meets its 2011 target of a 217 million dollar profit. If there's a net loss, there will be no bonuses, if profits only reach 35 million, there will be no payout for the CEO … [Read more...]
Keg reports 4.5% increase in Q4 system sales
January 17, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Steak house chain operator The Keg Royalties Income Fund (TSX:KEG.UN) credits successful new locations as well as higher same store sales for driving a 4.5 per cent increase in system-wide revenue in the fourth quarter.The Keg and Keg Restaurant Ltd., which did not disclose earnings figures in a release issued Tuesday, said system … [Read more...]
Chief Justice of BC’s Supreme Court says our judicial system is at a tipping point
November 25, 2011 by
Days after announcing the judicial system in this Province is 'slowly being eroded' by underfunding, the Chief Justice of BC's Supreme Court is explaining why more money is needed. "We can't silently sail towards the brink without bringing the issue to the attention of the bar and the larger community." Chief Justice Robert bauman says … [Read more...]
Ask Engadget: best DIY wireless home security (and fire) system?
November 19, 2011 by
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Roger, who is just about tired of hearing "ADT." If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I'm moving into a new … [Read more...]
System failed baby boy: BC children’s watchdog
September 13, 2011 by
BC's children and youth representative says the sudden death of an infant boy may not have been preventable, but Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has confirmed the system failed him. Those are her findings in a report titled "So Many Plans, So Little Stability: A Child’s Need for Security." The 56-page report accuses the system … [Read more...]
EnergyHub’s energy management system on sale now to American planetlovers
August 31, 2011 by
Those Smart Meters may not have went over so well in San Francisco, and Google may have shuttered PowerMeter just a few months ago... but that doesn't mean that Ma Earth is doomed to live a life a few centigrade higher than she should, right? EnergyHub has just announced that its snazzily designed energy monitoring system is now on sale for … [Read more...]
One year later, officials fully confident in White Rock water system
August 21, 2011 by
A White Rock city councillor says she has no concerns about a repeat of last August's contamination scare that had the city under a boil water advisory for almost two weeks. Mary-Wade Anderson says she's satisfied with the way the water crisis has been handled. She says everything that needs to be done by city contractor, Epcor, has … [Read more...]
