The BC NDP Tourism Critic is taking his fight to find out the actual costs of BC Place renovations to the Province's Auditor General. Spencer Chandra-Herbert has written a letter to John Doyle, filing an official complaint to have him investigate. Chandra-Herbert says it's not just about the original estimate coming in more than five times over … [Read more...]
BC NDP Tourism Critic wants Auditor General to investigate BC Place renovation costs
January 14, 2013 by
Vancouver city councillor wants to move towards mobile business licensing
January 11, 2013 by
A Vancouver city councillor says it could be cheaper for small businesses and less of an administrative burden for municipalities. Geoff Meggs is bringing a motion before council next week, hoping to move further towards establishing a mobile business licensing program. Right now, if a business works in more than one municipality, it has to have a … [Read more...]
MLA denies reno wrong doing and wants info leak investigated
January 9, 2013 by
The Liberal MLA who chairs the committee that may fire BC's Auditor-General is denying any wrong-doing in some pricey renovations to his constituency office - and now he wants an investigation into a leak to the media. Eric Foster says he didn't know Auditor-General John Doyle had concerns about the 78-thousand dollar renovation until this … [Read more...]
ICBC wants to test crash avoiding technology
January 7, 2013 by
ICBC wants to begin testing new technologies that might drastically bring down crash rates and injuries. Road Safety Manager Sonny Senghera says ICBC would like to use taxis to test collision avoidance technology, allowing the car to react ahead of the driver. "When you pair that up with GPS in which that technology is actually reporting back to … [Read more...]
Ferry group wants fare reductions
December 12, 2012 by
A group representing Islanders who depend on BC Ferries wants government to rollback fares by 25 percent. The BC Ferry Advisory Committee speaks for Gulf Island, Sunshine Coast and minor route residents. They say that crippling fares are leading to lost jobs and crumbling tourism. Saltspring Island ferry advisory committee chair Harold Swierenga … [Read more...]
Chief wants changes to rules of diplomatic immunity
December 12, 2012 by
Vancouver Police Department Chief Constable Jim Chu has put forward recommendations for the Police Board to change how the force deals with those protected by diplomatic immunity. The report states the VPD's existing policy is not in line with the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, and that diplomatic immunity is greater … [Read more...]
Former president of federal Liberals’ BC branch wants to lead the party
November 12, 2012 by
He doesn't have the name recognition of some of the other candidates. But he says he can make a contribution, just the same. Victoria's David Merner is seeking the leadership of the federal Liberal Party. He's not a big name, like Justin Trudeau, but he says his perspective has some value. "......and so my job as a British Columbian candidate is to … [Read more...]
FVRD wants to be involved in toxic ash investigation
November 2, 2012 by
The Fraser Valley Regional District wants to be "in the chair" with the Environment Minister in the investigation into toxic ash. FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz says they have written Terry Lake to request intervener status in the investigation. "We formally requested to the terms of reference for his investigation into fly ash testing … [Read more...]
Premier wants long term labour peace with BCTF
October 17, 2012 by
A review of the bargaining process with teachers in British Columbia has been announced by the Premier. Christy Clark says she's hoping consultations headed up by Education Minister Don McRae will lead to longterm results, possibly a ten year contract. "And what's stopping us from doing it differently? This is an ambitious goal, but I believe … [Read more...]
Mayor wants Translink to pour on the coal and get things moving faster
October 17, 2012 by
Surrey's Mayor is also not a fan of the Provincial audit which found 139 million dollars per year in savings within Translink. Dianne Watts says some of those savings come from service cuts when what is needed, especially south of the Fraser, is expansion, "And that is the assessment we are going to have to do to see what the impacts are and … [Read more...]
