Global News – B.C. Premier John Horgan says he is opposed to using closed lists when selecting MLAs if British Columbia goes to a proportional voting system. The province is in the midst of a electoral reform referendum where the …
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MLA Bowinn Ma welcomes child care investment in North Vancouver
VICTORIA – MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming new child care funding for the North Shore Neighbourhood House in North Vancouver, as part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the Government of Canada. “For too long North Shore …
I Love Transit: 2018 I Love Transit Camp Winner announcement!
The Buzzer Blog – October 26th, 2018 Another I Love Transit week has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops here. We are thrilled to announce our winners… yes, you read that right, WINNERS of this year’s I Love Transit Camp. Once again, …
Province ramping up towing to clear bridges between North Shore and Vancouver while ruling out third span
Richard Zussman, Global News – October 25th The provincial government is ruling out a third span across the Burrard Inlet, while increasing funding for bigger tow tracks to help ease congestion. An additional third fixed crossing across the Burrard inlet …
Province updates North Shore crash clearing rules
Brent Richter, North Shore News – October 25th, 2018 Help may be on the way when it comes to traffic SNAFUs on Highway 1 through the North Shore. The province has signed a new highway maintenance contract with Miller Capilano …
Two North Shore MLAs weigh in on proportional representation
Maria Rantanen, North Shore News – October 25th, 2018 North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma wants British Columbia to enter the 21st century and embrace proportional representation, while her West Vancouver-Capilano counterpart Ralph Sultan doesn’t like the “highly partisan” referendum process …
Squamish commuters might have a shorter wait next time a minor accident happens
Squamish Chief – October 25th, 2018. Squamish commuters might encounter a shorter wait next time there’s a minor accident on the way to the city. “Higher standards” and quicker responses to stalled vehicles on the Lions Gate and Ironworkers’ Memorial …
Improved maintenance standards for Howe Sound and North Shore crossings
VANCOUVER – A new contract has been awarded for Howe Sound Service Area 04, requiring higher standards and quicker responses to stalled vehicles on the Lions Gate and Ironworkers’ Memorial bridges. “The recently released Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project …
Improved maintenance standards for Howe Sound and North Shore crossings
A new contract has been awarded for Howe Sound Service Area 04, requiring higher standards and quicker responses to stalled vehicles on the Lions Gate and Ironworkers’ Memorial bridges. “The recently released Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project report clearly …
North Shore Needs Rapid Transit Now: SFU Expert
Brent Richter/ North Shore News October 4, 2018 02:52 PM After a lengthy study, Simon Fraser University transportation expert Stephan Nieweler is calling for a fixed rail LRT line for the North Shore. photo Mike Wakefield, North Shore News An …