Questions are being asked after the Crown decided to not proceed with an assault charge recommended against a Terrace police officer. Hours following his arrest in April, Robert Wright’s wife says he was permanently injured and she wants to know what happened. But, since the Crown is not laying charges recommended by the special … [Read more...]
Councillor wants Metro transparency
January 26, 2012 by
A Vancouver City Councillor says Metro Vancouver handles a lot of taxpayer money, so it should be more transparent. George Affleck says he plans to table a motion at Council next week that could see Metro's Board meetings broadcast on TV or the internet, "The Metro Vancouver Board represent one of the biggest municipal budgets next to Vancouver. … [Read more...]
Dix talks economy, education, transparency at NDP convention
December 10, 2011 by
B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix discussed the economy, sustainability and inequality at the party’s 50th anniversary convention. Dix says British Columbians can expect the NDP to be straightforward, and modest about the programs they engage in. He says, over the next 18 months, “I’m gonna do what I’ve been doing—holding the … [Read more...]
Expert slams lack of transparency in RCMP contract talks
November 30, 2011 by
As the Wednesday deadline to get a deal done for the RCMP approaches, one police expert says negotiations left a lot to be desired. "Its most certainly not taken place in a way that I would describe as in the best interests of the … [Read more...]
