March 28, 2024

What went wrong with the Port Mann Bridge?

Sources have told CKNW news that in an effort to reduce costs, the builders of the Port Mann Bridge decided not to install heated cables that would have prevented yesterday's ice buildup. We are told Kiewet was offered the option by the French subcontractor who handled the cables, but said no. When workers asked why, they were told the harmonics on … [Read more...]

Anton wants to know where Olympic money went

The NPA's mayoral candidate is once again blasting Mayor Gregor Robertson over an alleged lack of accountability. Suzanne Anton claims she's been repeatedly denied access to reviewing the state of the city's Olympic Legacy Fund, a 20-million dollar fund that was set up to support Olympic-related costs and projects back in 2010. Anton says left-over … [Read more...]