Author Archives: Scott Austin

NDP Candidate Announces Housing Strategy

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Scott Austin
Muclair announces affordable housing strategy

  NDP leadership candidate Thomas Mulcair announced in Vancouver this morning his plans to make housing more affordable for Canadian families. Mulcair’s plan will focus on building more co-op buildings as well as rental suites to accommodate the growing demand … More →

BC to Regulate Tanning Beds

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Scott Austin
Tanning beds in BC could soon be vacant of minors

  Many young women and the occasional young man make their way to tanning salons every week in British Columbia. Minors that enjoy their weekly fake and bake could soon be banned from tanning beds across the province. Health Minister … More →

New Regulations to Protect Sled Dogs

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Scott Austin
A pack of sled dogs running through the winter terrain

New regulations will make British Columbia the first province in Canada to officially protect sled dogs against cruelty. The province as well as the sled dog industry, veterinarians and the BC SPCA have joined together to create the Sled Dog … More →

Travel in December Hits 18 Year High

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Scott Austin
Hundreds of planes fly out of Vancouver Airport every day.

Out of country travel in the month of December rose 1.5 percent from the previous month and was the highest since March of 1994. December saw 5.1 million people leave the country; over two million were same day car trips … More →