PLAZA FOR OLYMPIC CELEBRATIONS OPENS
Premier Gordon Campbell, VANOC CEO John Furlong and President & CEO of GE Canada Elyse Allan officially opened the newly renovated GE Plaza ice rink at Robson Square. [News release] [Video from event]
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PROVINCE TO CO-HOST FORUM ON POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
VANCOUVER – The timely and transparent investigation of complaints against police will be the focus of discussion at a forum of law enforcement professionals, academics, politicians and advocates, Solicitor General Kash Heed and Simon Fraser University professor of criminology Rob Gordon, announced.
CHALLENGES REMAIN AS B.C. ECONOMY BEGINS TO STABILIZE
VICTORIA - Although B.C.’s economy is beginning to show signs of improvement, the global economic downturn continues to have a negative impact and British Columbia continues to face fiscal challenges, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced with the release of the Province’s Second Quarterly Report.
NUISANCE DRUG HOUSE SEIZED
VANCOUVER - The province’s innovative civil forfeiture act has been used to restore peace and safety to a Vancouver neighbourhood by seizing a known drug, weapons and prostitution den while associated criminal charges are dealt with in court, Solicitor General Kash Heed and Vancouver Police Department chief Jim Chu said.
LIVES SAVED BY STRONGER RULES FOR NEW DRIVERS
VANCOUVER – Stronger rules for the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP), which took effect in 2003, saved at least 31 lives and prevented 17,500 crashes involving new drivers in the three-year period following the changes, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced.
PROVINCE CHANGES FARM ASSESSMENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
VICTORIA – The Province is establishing new rules for the split-classification assessment system for farm properties to boost local food production and support small-scale farms, announced Community and Rural Development Minister Bill Bennett.
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