Leader of the official opposition is calling the Dybel report on the ethnic outreach scandal deeply disconcerting. Adrian Dix says Premier Christy Clark told voters no public money was spent and the ethnic outreach plan was never implemented. "Both of those things have been shown by Mr. Dyble's report not to be the case. It's not my job to … [Read more...]
Richmond weighs in on airport pipeline idea
January 9, 2013 by
A decision could be made by the end of the month on whether a proposed pipeline project in Richmond will go ahead. But the City of Richmond is hoping two Provincial Ministers will hear from it first. Mayor Malcolm Brodie says he still has concerns, particularly around fire safety. An Environmental Assessment has been completed and sent to … [Read more...]
St. Paul’s advocate weighs in on improvement effort
June 10, 2012 by
Leave the politics out of it, and get it done. That's what Vancouver’s park board chair says about continuing efforts to find major funding to rebuild St. Paul's Hospital. "Save St. Paul's Coalition started seven years ago this month,” Aaron Jasper says. “At that point, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that the hospital was … [Read more...]
Retired female mountie weighs in on transfer of Don Ray
May 27, 2012 by
What does it take to be fired from the RCMP? A retired female mountie says perhaps we should ask the Federal Government. Sergeant Don Ray is on his way to BC, after being found guilty of dishonourable conduct, including having sex with subordinates, while in Alberta. Retired RCMP officer Jane Hall says it appears BC's top brass don't have the … [Read more...]
Vancouver mayor weighs in on fare evasion
April 28, 2012 by
A member of the mayors' council on regional transportation is weighing in on the recent news coverage of Translink users getting a free ride. Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson says Translink has homework to do to make sure it's as efficient as possible, and that people are paying their fares and fines. "But beyond that, we gotta grow the transit … [Read more...]
Premier Clark weighs in on Alberta election outcome
April 24, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is clearly hoping that pollsters in BC are just as off base as their colleagues in Alberta who were predicting a victory by the Wildrose party. Clark beamed when asked for her reaction to Progressive Conservative Premier Alison Redford's surprise electoral victory last night. ".......I phoned her last night … [Read more...]
Dix weighs in on Mulcair’s win
March 25, 2012 by
Provincial NDP boss Adrian Dix is drawing parallels between Mulcair's leadership victory -- and his own. As for what Mulcair's win means for the NDP in BC? "In terms of BC politics, I think the BC campaign will be fought out here in BC... and I think one of the reasons we've been doing so well, and I think the federal party can get inspiration from … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister weighs into Mayors demands for drivers to pay more for transit.
March 19, 2012 by
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says he'll take some time to consider the mayors' requests before respondingvbut he says at least a couple of their requests are non-starters. He said "there was a request for a portion of the provincial carbon tax for example, all of that money is committed and I've had that discussion with the mayors … [Read more...]
Attorney-general weighs in on delay Schoenborn review hearing
March 11, 2012 by
B.C.’s attorney-general has weighed in on the delay of child-killer Allan Schoenborn’s review board hearing – initially set for next month. The children’s mother and family say they're furious, claiming they’ve made the same request several times before -- only to be told no. The delay was made so the hearing wouldn't … [Read more...]
Premier weighs in on Occupy closure
November 6, 2011 by
In the wake of the death at Occupy Vancouver this weekend and the mayor's subsequent order to start shutting down the tent city, B.C.’s premier says she agrees with the move. Christy Clark says the protesters have made their point and it's now time for them to move on. "They're sitting there and they're talking about how they want to grow the … [Read more...]
