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B.C.’s financial bookkeeping is ‘unacceptable,’ says auditor general

by Nelson Daily staff on 01 Oct 2011
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B.C.’s financial bookkeeping is ‘unacceptable,’ says auditor general

The government’s financial statements were ripped apart by a recent report by the Auditor General, the Victoria Times Colonist reports.

The province is keeping books in an “unacceptable” way, the report claimed, with too few details, nor does it explain billions in spending.

John Doyle produced the report on the government’s financial statements Thursday, underlining the need for transparency of the more than $80 billion in government contracts.

BC energy policies help wealthier homeowners, hurt low-income households

by Canadian Centre... on 01 Oct 2011
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BC energy policies help wealthier homeowners, hurt low-income households

A new study calls for a more fair and effective approach to residential energy efficiency in BC as part of an aggressive climate action framework.

The study recommends protecting low-income households from rising electricity costs and investing in retrofits for multi-unit buildings and rental housing.

Provincial police force an option, says former B.C. solicitor general

by Anonymous on 30 Sep 2011
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Provincial police force an option, says former B.C. solicitor general

The stoppage in negotiations between the province and the RCMP is the perfect time to begin looking at a provincial police force, says B.C. former solicitor general, the Vancouver Province reports.

Kash Heed said the province should step back and look at what effective, efficient and accountable police service looks like for the province.

IHA admits problems with sleep testing at Kelowna Hospital

by Contributor on 29 Sep 2011
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IHA admits problems with sleep testing at Kelowna Hospital

Patients who took sleep tests in Kelowna between 2007 and 2011 may need to be re-tested or re-diagnosed, says Interior Health Authority (IHA) review released this week.

Interior Health contacted 13 patients who underwent polysomnography testing at the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Sleep Lab and will be reviewing a further 980 cases given potential concern about the interpretation of these test results. 

Feds threaten to march Mounties out of B.C.

by Anonymous on 28 Sep 2011
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A threat to pull the nation’s police force out of B.C. was delivered Tuesday as the province and the federal government continue to argue over the cost of the RCMP, the Vancouver Province’s Ian Austin reported.

However, currently the negotiations have stalled and Solicitor General Shirley Bond told the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual convention delegates Tuesday Ottawa’s latest offer was a “take-it-or-leave it” deal.

B.C. rolls out program to help smokers quit

by Contributor on 28 Sep 2011
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B.C. rolls out program to help smokers quit

Nicotine replacement therapies will now be available at no cost and smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under PharmaCare.

By calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 and registering for the smoking cessation program, B.C. smokers who are covered by MSP and who wish to quit will be able to receive free nicotine gum or patches either by mail or at their local community pharmacy once they receive a reference number from HealthLink BC.

Protests greet Cheney talk at Vancouver Club

by Michael Scott on 27 Sep 2011
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Protests greet Cheney talk at Vancouver Club

On a cloudy Monday night, hundreds of Vancouver residents gathered at the ‘Vancouver Club’ to protest the visit of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. This was Cheney's first trip outside of the United States on his book tour.

The protestors came from a plethora of different backgrounds including anti-war, 9/11 conspiracy, legal expert, migrant justice, etc.

It almost begs the question, who doesn’t have a reason to protest Dick Cheney? People that can afford a $500 ticket, apparently.

 

BC government’s job plan on right path

by Harvey Oberfeld on 26 Sep 2011
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BC government’s job plan on right path

I like the provincial government’s new job plan--not because they promised thousands of new jobs almost immediately, but because they didn’t.

Site C Dam: The folly of choosing energy over food security

by Damien Gillis on 26 Sep 2011
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Peterson Farm wheat harvest--1990s (photo courtesy of Lynda and Larry Peterson

I recently returned from a trip up to Peace River Country in Northeast BC, filming for a forthcoming short documentary on the Campbell/Clark Government's proposed Site C Dam.

While I wasn't raised in the region, I have a personal connection to the land and its history. I spent many summers and winter holidays there as a child visiting relatives.

Whistler announces carbon neutrality two years ahead of goal

by Contributor on 25 Sep 2011
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Whistler announces carbon neutrality two years ahead of goal

Two years ahead of its goal, the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has achieved carbon neutrality.

Offsetters, leading carbon management solutions provider, has partnered with RMOW to offset their 2010 corporate footprint.

As one of the first British Columbia municipalities to adopt a Carbon Neutral Operations plan (September 2009), the RMOW has measured emissions associated with municipal operations, reduced emissions wherever possible, and offset what the municipality has been unable to reduce.

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