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Global News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Global News
Community groups want public inquiry into North Shore sewage plant debacle
Several community organizations are demanding a provincial inquiry into Metro Vancouver's North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is an estimated $3 billion over budget. 'It needs to be an independent public inquiry,' said Daniel Anderson with the North Shore Neighbourhoods Alliance. 'So when we talk about an inquiry, who's determining the terms of reference for that review? And more importantly, is the person conducting that review on Metro's payroll?' 2:19 Outrage grows over Metro Vancouver review decision Also calling for an inquiry, the Blueridge Community Association's Ted Bancroft. Story continues below advertisement 'I'm dismayed by all this stalling around,' he told Global News. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It's just that we're making moves to pacify people, to put off a little bit longer, put off a little longer. It just seems like it's a big stall that they may never get to an inquiry unless they get going now.' The outcry follows a secret vote by Metro Vancouver directors on July 25 to delay a review of the financial disaster. 4:51 City of Langley mayor on rising sewer rates Premier David Eby has stated repeatedly that he will step in if needed. Despite several inquiries, the province has provided no timeline for a decision. 'It's about trust,' said BC Conservative municipal affairs critic Tony Luck. 'The public has lost trust in the process and in this organization. It's necessary that they move forward with this public inquiry, and the sooner the better.' Story continues below advertisement North Shore residents will be hit hardest by the debacle and forced to pay fees of about $590 extra per year for the next 30 years.
Press and Journal
4 days ago
- Press and Journal
Abusive Aberdeen man hid secret spy camera in ex-girlfriend's bedroom
An Aberdeen man who installed a hidden camera in his ex-partner's bedroom as part of a sinister campaign of domestic abuse has avoided jail. Daniel Anderson, 28, used the camera to spy on the woman and eavesdrop on her conversations, Aberdeen Sheriff Court was told. On another occasion, he sneaked into her home when she was out and was discovered lurking in her bathroom. The woman had tried to end the relationship 'repeatedly', however, Anderson would use emotional blackmail, threatening to kill himself, if she broke up. Fiscal depute Emma Peterson told the court that when the pair were together, Anderson had assaulted the woman by pushing her to the ground with a slap. Miss Peterson described how the woman had found her front door open on another occasion. 'She thought her mind was playing tricks on her,' the fiscal depute said. 'She then checked the bathroom in passing and saw a dark shadowy figure standing in the doorway. 'This caused her to scream. 'She challenged the accused as to why he was there. 'Accused stated the door was open and began arguing with the complainer about parts of her phone call with her male friend that he had overheard.' The spy camera was discovered later that day, after Anderson disclosed information that he could only have known if he was secretly monitoring her. Miss Petersen said that evening the woman had been on another phone call discussing takeaway food. She said: 'The accused sent a text message to the complainer which read, 'enjoy your Chinese'. 'The complainer went to reply, but on opening the conversation page, the message now read 'this message has been deleted'. 'The complainer asked the accused, 'what Chinese?' and the accused stated that he did not know what she was talking about. 'Due to the fear that the accused was somehow watching her, the complainer contacted police and asked them to re-attend. 'Constables searched the locus and found a small black camera hidden in a black trainer in the complainer's bedroom, pointing directly at her bed.' Officers later found packaging for the camera at Anderson's address. Speaking on behalf of Anderson, solicitor Iain McGregor said his client was remorseful, adding: 'The complainer would have been terrified – it was quite sinister. 'The person standing in the dock today is not the same person who carried out these offences.' Anderson, of Formartine Road, Aberdeen, pleaded guilty to one charge of domestic abuse over a three-year period, involving controlling behaviour, pushing her to the ground with his open hand, entering her house uninvited and placing a hidden camera in her bedroom. Sheriff Graham Buchanan said it was to Anderson's 'credit' that he had accepted his behaviour was 'quite disgraceful'. He said: 'Normally, there is some victim blaming – but you have not done that. You have accepted responsibility.' He placed Anderson under a Community Payback Order with two years' supervision and ordered him to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work within 12 months. 'This is a direct alternative to custody,' Sheriff Buchanan said. 'Be in no doubt, if you fail to cooperate, then you will be brought back to court and there is a strong possibility that the order would be revoked, and you will receive a prison sentence. 'Make sure that you cooperate to the full.'
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dragons get behind coach Flanagan with new NRL deal
St George Illawarra have backed Shane Flanagan in their "vision for success", extending the coach's contract until the end of the 2028 NRL season. Despite the Dragons long shots to make this season's top eight, the club announced a two-year extension for Flanagan, which follows the recent appointment of former Parramatta and Warriors coach Daniel Anderson as the club's head of recruitment and pathways. Flanagan was off contract at the end of next season. In a statement the club said Flanagan's extension "reaffirms the club's commitment to stability, growth, and a long-term vision for success both on and off the field". "Shane has played a critical role in setting the foundation for where this club is heading," Dragons boss Tim Watsford said in a statement on Friday. "He's re-instilled belief in our playing group, coaches and supporters together with reiterating the privilege of wearing the Red V." Flano extends ✍️The Dragons are pleased to announce the extension of Head Coach Shane story - — St George Illawarra Dragons (@NRL_Dragons) August 8, 2025 Preparing for Saturday's derby clash with Cronulla, who he coached to a historic premiership in 2016, Flanagan was excited by his future at the Dragons, particularly after luring Anderson from the Sydney Roosters. "It's a privilege to continue to coach the Dragons, a club built on such a rich history," he said. "The playing group is full of talent and I'm excited by the prospect of realising success for the Red V over the coming years. "It's clear the club is setting structures and processes in place to deliver outcomes for years to come and to be entrusted by the board and management is something I don't take for granted."
Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footy legend who was left paralysed from the neck down in horror accident gets some huge career news
A champion NRL coach who became paralysed from the neck down in a shocking surf accident has a new lease on life after being recruited by the St George Illawarra Dragons. Former NRL coach Daniel Anderson suffered a freak bodysurfing accident in 2023 that left him an incomplete quadriplegic. He was on a family holiday at Soldiers Beach on the NSW central coast when a wave dumped him head-first, causing catastrophic spinal injuries and cardiac arrest. Off-duty paramedics on the beach saved his life and he was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital. 'I was dragged from the water unresponsive and then went into cardiac arrest,' Anderson said at the time. 'I'm very lucky the paramedics were there. I was obviously in a bad way. If they weren't there, who knows how it would have finished up.' Anderson now requires help with basic tasks but is regaining small movements through intensive rehab. Despite his condition, he continued working for the Sydney Roosters as head of recruitment. Now, Anderson has received good news with the St George Illawarra Dragons revealing he would take on the position of Head of Recruitment and Pathways. 'We are excited to welcome Daniel to the Dragons,' Dragons CEO Tim Watsford said. 'We undertook an extensive search that crossed the game, broader sporting industry and varying stakeholders. 'Daniel was a standout with regard to credentials, cultural fit and an eye to support the coaching team and wider football department in delivering success through talent identification. 'Recruitment and Pathways for the Dragons is a broad, wide-reaching and integral role. 'With two new teams entering the competition and the premiership never being closer, it's important to secure key football appointments now that generate momentum as we build a robust future. Anderson also steered the Parramatta Eels to an unlikely NRL Grand Final in 2009 before falling to the Melbourne Storm 'Daniel possesses the knowledge, skill set and temperament to implement long-lasting systems to develop, identify and recruit talent to succeed at the top level.' As an NRL coach, Daniel Anderson guided the Warriors to their first-ever finals series in 2001 and a historic Grand Final appearance in 2002. He also led the Eels to the 2009 Grand Final and enjoyed strong success in the Super League. During his time with St Helens, Anderson won back-to-back Challenge Cups in 2006 and 2007, reached three consecutive Super League Grand Finals, lifted the trophy in 2006, and capped it off with a 2007 World Club Challenge victory over the Broncos. Dragons fans have hailed the recruitment of Anderson, who spent the last six years at the Sydney Roosters. 'Potentially one of the best signings in the joint venture history,' one fan posted. 'Daniel Anderson has a great history of identifying young talent in particular in recent years at the Roosters. 'Look at how many young guns the Roosters have debuted in the NRL in recent years.' Another added: 'I'm absolutely thrilled to have someone with your expertise at the club.' 'Wishing you all the best as you implement systems to develop, identify, and recruit top talent to help get the Dragons back to the top of the NRL and playing finals footy and potentially grand finals, including winning them.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Roosters could lose key figure to Dragons after signing leaves NRL rivals 'fuming'
The Dragons are reportedly targeting Daniel Anderson to head up their recruitment department as the shake-up at St George Illawarra continues. Anderson is currently Trent Robinson's head of recruitment at the Roosters but the Tri Colours recently signed Raiders recruitment guru Joel Carbone, in a move that's said to have left Canberra 'fuming'. However, the move opens the door for former Eels and Warriors coach Anderson to make the switch to Shane Flanagan's Dragons, who have been on the lookout for a recruitment boss for a number of years. And St George Illawarra - who recently installed Tim Watsford as the club's new CEO - are understood to have made Anderson their No.1 target. league reporter Michael Chammas revealed on Nine's 100% Footy on Monday night that the Dragons have spoken with a number of potential candidates but 'Anderson was the clear favourite'. He said: "Daniel Anderson, he's the recruitment boss at the Roosters there at the moment, he's in conversations with the Dragons. He is their preferred candidate. "Now nothing is finalised. Daniel has been at the Roosters for a long time, he's coached in the NRL and had some success. And now the Dragons are in conversations about bringing him to the club... but if things progress as they have in the last few weeks then Daniel Anderson could be at the Dragons." St George Illawarra are keen to install an experienced figure to take pressure of coach Flanagan and help build a playing roster that will deliver a return to finals footy. The last time the Dragons made the top-eight was in 2018 when former coach Paul McGregor was in charge, and veteran league journalist David Riccio says the club's search for a suitable head of recruitment has gone on for several years now. "As far as the Dragons are concerned, this is a mission they've been on for some time," Riccio told SEN radio on Tuesday. "I'm talking two years in an attempt to find a head of recruitment that can oversee that roster management alongside Shane Flanagan, his staff and obviously the new CEO (Tim Watsford). "You can go back to their approach for Peter O'Sullivan, who moved from the Dolphins to the Newcastle Knights. It was either the Knights or the Dragons and O'Sullivan chose the Knights... but it goes back further. The problem is - not only for the Dragons but the game - is the head of recruitment officers, they don't fall out of trees. "They very much get recycled and recirculated because it is a very specific role. And it's critical that they boast the best relationships in the game with both player managers, rival clubs and players... and that's where the Saints are at. They've been very delicate and patient in wanting to find the best option and I'd say Daniel would be a more than suitable and more than qualified appointment." RELATED: Latrell Mitchell footage that hints at huge NSW switch for Origin 3 Isaah Yeo speaks out as NSW set to ditch tradition Origin decider Cam Smith responds as NRL considers breaking rule for Wayne Bennett And it explains why Raiders officials were reportedly 'fuming' about losing their recruitment guru Carbone to the Roosters, which has opened the door for the Dragons to pounce on Anderson. Carbone has been integral to Ricky Stuart's rebuild at Canberra and the club's astute recruitment has been a major factor behind their rise to the top of the NRL ladder. Canberra have had a clear strategy around developing young talent and club juniors, as well as identifying players from less traditional competitions, such as the English Super League. And Carbone has been key to that approach, meaning the Raiders - who've historically struggled to attract big names to the nation's capital - are now searching for someone else to continue the club's successful strategy.
