April 25, 2024

Federal anti-spam legislation worries Surrey Board of Trade and non-profits

Surrey's Board of Trade is urging the Federal Government to be careful with anti-spam legislation. They say Board business will be affected, along with charities and not-for-profit organizations trying to contact the public. Under the proposed legislation, they will need to get permission from recipients before sending mass emails. Minister of … [Read more...]

Company says councillors’ worries over proposed compost facility are unnecessary

A company that would like to run a proposed Metro Vancouver compost facility in Langley says there's no need for Township councillors to be concerned. Councillors have expressed worry over possible smell from rotting food, and contamination of a nearby environmentally sensitive area. But Sam Tamrack of Glenval Organics says they will stick to yard … [Read more...]

Green Councillor worries about amendment to her motion

A Vancouver City Councillor is hoping her original plan doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Adriane Carr says her motion to crack down on cigarette butts was passed at City Council but only after a Vision Vancouver amendment to expand the plans to all litter,"The motion is much more complicated, but I voted for it because embedded in it, in the … [Read more...]