BC's Energy Minister says it is just another case of NDP math after the opposition said BC Hydro is spending hundreds of millions of dollars for power it doesn't need. Rich Coleman says the argument the ndp is making ignores long term fluctuations, like the price of electricity in the spot market. He also denies the NDP claim those … [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...]
White Rock man says Toyota’s announcement of settlement made at wrong time
December 27, 2012 by
A White Rock man who claims his son was killed due to an unintended acceleration problem in a Toyota vehicle says he's fuming at Toyota's timing. Ron Eves says the auto-giant should have waited until after the holidays to announce the $ 1-billion settlement with hundreds of Toyota owners over car value plummeting because of recalls. "It's a huge … [Read more...]
What went wrong with the Port Mann Bridge?
December 20, 2012 by
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...]
Resident to “Anonymous”-“you’ve got the wrong house”
October 15, 2012 by
A resident at the house named by internet activist group "Anonymous" as the home of amanda todd's tormentor says he isn't aware of any connection between that tragedy and anyone who lives at the house. Chyne {SHANE} Simpson says "Anonymous" has named the wrong house in their supposed on-line expose' of amanda todd's tormentor. "Not really...we've … [Read more...]
Bullies unaware what they’re doing is wrong, mother of bullied boy says
October 12, 2012 by
In the wake of a 15-year-old Maple Ridge girl taking her own life because she had been bullied, the mother of another teen who killed himself is speaking out. Nasima Nastoh's son, Hamed, jumped off the Patullo bridge when he was 14 because he had been bullied. As school officials say they will continue to raise awareness about bullying after teen … [Read more...]
Researcher calls platinum wrong for fuel cell development, looks elsewhere for efficiency
July 17, 2012 by
Hearing that fuel cells aren't the most efficient thing in the world shouldn't take you by surprise, but a determination by one Alfred Anderson just might. The chemistry professor from Case Western Reserve University is now making a case for using something other than platinum as the "catalyst most commonly used to convert chemical energy to … [Read more...]
Abigail Spencer Dials A “Wrong Number”
January 22, 2012 by
"Mad Men" actress Abigail Spencer has penned the script for and will star in the AnnaRose King-directed rom-com "Wrong Number" for Victorino Noval Productions, Edward Bass Films and Rabbit Bandini Productions says The Hollywood Reporter. The story follows two people who meet on a wrong number phone call at a pivotal moment in their lives - one is … [Read more...]
Telus says comments by Ironworkers Union are “simply wrong”
Telus is taking issue with remarks made by the manager of shopworkers/ironworkers local 712 who said steel contracts are going to China. Spokesperson Shawn Hall says claims by Tom O'Neil steel contracts for Telus Garden have gone overseas simply aren't accurate. Hall said "Well the information put forward earlier is simply wrong what … [Read more...]