A non-profit environmental group says the President of Vancity has said the credit union will likely divest from Enbridge if the Northern Gateway Pipeline project goes forward. Director of Wildcoast.ca, Zoe Blunt says Vancity is taking a resolution to Enbridge's Annual General Meeting Wednesday, instructing the company to withdraw its … [Read more...]
BC immigration task force begins
January 13, 2012 by
An immigration task force promised by the Premier to look at ways to streamline the immigration of skilled workers has begun. Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap says they met with business,community, and organization leaders in Prince George to hear suggestions. He says they will move to Ft. St. John next as they look at ways to … [Read more...]
New co-chair named to mayor’s task force on housing affordability
December 12, 2011 by
A former Liberal cabinet minister is going to help Vancouver's mayor figure out how to make housing more affordable. Gregor Robertson has named Olga Ilich to co-chair the mayor's task force on housing affordability. Robertson says she brings a valuable background in real estate development and what he calls a 'thoughtful, pragmatic approach' as a … [Read more...]
Tent removal no easy task
November 2, 2011 by
A court injunction to remove protesters from the Vancouver Art Gallery lawn could take several weeks to complete, city council was informed yesterday during a briefing of the two-and-a-half-week-old protest. City manager Penny Ballem told council that staff are keeping a close eye on the occupation and that protesters remain co-operative and … [Read more...]
