Category Archives: News

Falcon defends Liberals’ fight against global warming

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Amber Rockliffe

Finance Minister Kevin Falcon says reviewing the carbon tax doesn’t mean the BC Liberals are giving up their fight against global warming. Falcon says the government is still trying to hit its target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by one-third … More →

Van City Launches Charging Stations

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Amber Rockliffe

Mayor Gregor Robertson attended the launch of Vancouver’s pilot project “Charge and Go Vancouver”. The trial will determine Vancouver’s infrastructural capabilities as the city creates up to 67 such stations by the end of 2013. At this moment, the parking … More →

Pitt Meadows Sexual Assualt Victim Speaks out

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Nathan Tennant

The victim of a sexual assault spoke to media today after one the accused in the investigation had his charges stayed. The young woman and her father made statements to a crowd of media today after Crown council announced Tuesday … More →

B.C. Liberals unveil budget details at the Vancouver Board of Trade

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Amber Rockliffe

  The B.C. Liberals attempted to put a positive spin on their new budget plan as they went into specific details in front of the Vancouver Board of Trade during their Wednesday luncheon. The Provincial government tabled a budget that … More →

Deer Lake Boardwalk

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Nathan Tennant

On February 13th, Deer Lake park began construction on a new boardwalk around the northwest corner of the lake. It is part of a ten year plan to update the park. This section of boardwalk is the second last to … More →

B-C Mountie sex scandal dispute

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Nathan Tennant

RCMP sex scandal target Constable Susan Gastaldo is disputing the ruling from a disciplinary panel. Continue reading →

Canadian awaiting execution says he’s changed

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Amber Rockliffe

Ronald A. Smith–the only Canadian on death row in the United States–is only a couple of months away from his clemency, and he is reflecting back on his life. Smith says he wishes he could apologize to the families of … More →

Honda Odyssey Recall

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Nathan Tennant

Honda has issued a recall for the Odyssey van. The gas cylinders in the lift gate could fail, causing it to fall and injure people. Continue reading →

Graham James to be sentenced for sexual assault

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Amber Rockliffe

Graham James after being named The Hockey News’ man of the year.         Associated Press Former NHL Star Theoron Fleury’s former junior hockey coach and sexual abuser–Graham James–should serve six years in prison, the Crown argued Wednesday at James’ sentencing hearing. … More →

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 →