Risk is part of the equation for Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain expansion project, but it can be managed. That was the message from SMIT Marine Canada president Frans Tjallingii. He argued in favour of the project at a debate Tuesday evening at UBC Robson Square. "I think there's always going to be a certain level of risk, but it's about evaluating … [Read more...]
Captain’s owner unlikely to face tough time in court, if charged
July 26, 2012 by
An animal law expert says most dog owners historically only get a slap on the wrist for animal cruelty charges. As far as what, if any, charges might be laid against the owner of a german shepherd that died after being found badly injured in a Kitsilano dumpster, Animal Law Lawyer Rebecca Breder says "There are two possibilities one is … [Read more...]
Chumby halts hardware sales, long-term support looking mighty unlikely
April 20, 2012 by
"The site is closed temporarily." Never a good sign, indeed, and particularly not when it's plastered across Chumby's own webstore. For over two days now, that's the message given to anyone attempting to buy hardware from the company, and it looks as if the Chumby we knew may be counting down its final days. A scrappy upstart attempting to bring … [Read more...]
Protest unlikely to occupy Vancouver election
November 17, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - What to do about the motley collection of tents and signs erected on the downtown lawn of Vancouver's landmark art gallery has been a question thrust into the middle of the city's civic election.But it isn't one likely to have much sway at the ballot box, says a pollster and other experts."I don't think you're going to get a lot of … [Read more...]
Tax change unlikely to dent real estate market
August 29, 2011 by
Demand for new homes and luxury residences in B.C. could spike when the PST/GST system is re-introduced in March of 2013, said Chief Economist Cameron Muir of the BC Real Estate Association. Purchasers of new dwellings, and those with a value greater than $ 1 million, might choose to hold off until after the HST’s termination, since they would … [Read more...]
