Green Party concerned new municipal auditor general could face interference
As the new Municipal Auditor General opens her office the BC Green party is worried about political interference. Green Party Leader Jane Sterk says unlike BC's Auditor General Basia Ruta is not...
View ArticleCummins, turfed members disagree over state of legal battle
The leader of the BC Conservatives and rebel members thrown out of the party for opposing him are at odds once again, this time over the state of a legal battle.John Cummins told reporters Wednesday...
View ArticleCoquitlam school district discovers it's deep in the hole
Another Lower Mainland school district is dealing with a large surprise defecit."We are looking at a deficit of around about $7.5 million."Coquitlam School Board trustee Brian Robinson says they will...
View ArticleBus driver in Oregon crash banned by U.S. authorities
The driver of the bus that crashed in Oregon last month, killing nine people and injuring 39 others, has been banned from driving commercially in the United States.The U.S. Department of Transportation...
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BC Place Stadium bill getting a once over
The pricey tab to renovate BC Place Stadium is about to get a going over by BC's Auditor General. NDP Tourism Critic Spencer Chandra-Herbert says he has recieved a letter from Auditor General John...
View ArticlePremier stands behind Alberta fundraiser
Premier Christy Clark is making no apologies for a BC Liberal fundraiser in Alberta this week---even if backers of the controversial Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline were on hand. "Enbridge has...
View ArticleEnvironment Ministry re-thinking pet deer decsion
A Ucluelet woman may be able to keep her pet deer after all. Environment Minister Terry Lake says he's asked staff to work with Janet Schwartz and her pet deer Bimbo in hopes of allowing the two to...
View ArticlePremier goes online to try and save Kits Coast Guard
The Premier has taken to Youtube to denounce the Federal Government decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. In the video Christy Clark calls the decision 'disappointing" and adds response...
View ArticleTransportation Minister asking other operators to fill Greyhound's holes
Now that a major commercial bus operator is cutting service to rural parts of BC, the Transportation Minister is encouraging other companies to fill the void. Mary Polak says she can't force Greyhound...
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Premier gives the NDP a thrashing
Premier Christy Clark ripped in to the opposition New Democrats in a fiery speech in Victoria today. "So i wanna be really clear with British Columbians about where I stand."And Clark told a forestry...
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Missing Women Commissioner optimistic changes are in the works
A month after making dozens of recommendations aimed at protecting the vulnerable and improving police services, BC's Missing Women Commissioner says he's been assured the work has already started....
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BCTF and BCPSEA bargaining process under construction
The BC Teachers Federation and the BC Public School Employers Association say they are working on a new deal to change the bargaining process. Neither group would go on the record with details other...
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Canucks set for home opener, but free beer rumors remain unconfirmed
The Canucks are playing coy when it comes to rumors of free beer at the home opener against Anaheim Saturday.They say many of the opening night and weekend initiatives have been announced, but there...
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Surrey City Council votes down casino and entertainment complex proposal
Surrey City Council has decided to reject the controversial casino and entertainment complex.By a vote of 5 to 4, with Surrey Mayor Diane Watts holding the deciding vote, Surrey said no thanks to the...
View ArticleFire damages lumber mill in Surrey
A Surrey lumber mill has been damaged by fire.Crews were called to "Fraserview Cedar Products" on 144th Street near Hyland Road around 1am and found a warehouse engulfed in flames.It took several hours...
View ArticleCitizens, politicians rally against Kits Base closure
Speakers from all provincial parties have spoken against the planned closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base at a rally Saturday afternoon.Event organizer Dave Clark with the Union of Canadian...
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Proposed casino project voted down by Surrey council will not go to another...
After a proposed casino and entertainment complex was nixed by Surrey City Council early Saturday morning, BC’s Minister responsible for gaming says the complex will not go to another location in the...
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Cancer society wants further restrictions on smoking
The BC government is being urged to support further restrictions on outdoor smoking.The request comes from the Canadian Cancer Society.The society's Kathryn Seely says BC needs to follow the lead of...
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Violent crime down in Vancouver
According to a report compiled by the Vancouver Police Department, violent crime has dropped in the city for the sixth year running.In 2012, violent crime affected 9.58 out of a thousand people.That's...
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People of Burns Lake mark one year since deadly sawmill fire
It's the one year anniversary of the mill explosion that killed two men and put the economic future of Burns Lake at risk.Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold says a service Sunday is to remember Robert...
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