Vancouver's favourite outdoor ice rink is open once again this winter for skating and public events. The skating rink at Robson Square will open daily from December 1, 2011 to the end of February 2012, weather permitting. Skating is free if you bring your own skates, otherwise rentals are available. A concession stand, with snacks and warm drinks, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Insider Tips for Whale Watching Season in Maui
January 30, 2012 by
If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of humpbacks in Maui's warm waters, January through mid-March is the best time of year to see them. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know for a great trip—including the best places for low season deals. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Update: Lockdown lifted at Langley Secondary
January 30, 2012 by
Update: Langley RCMP have lifted a lockdown at Langley Secondary School after a search failed to find any weapons. "Police searched carefully, and did not located any weapons or dangerous items during the lock down," said Cpl. Holly Marks. "There were no injuries, or reports of shots fired." Original story: Langley Secondary School is under … [Read more...]
Langley Secondary locked down after gun threat
January 30, 2012 by
Langley Secondary School is under police lockdown after an anonymous tip about a firearm was called into Langley RCMP. Police are conducting a search and urge parents not to go to the school. Instead, victim services and a school board representative will be at Twin Rinks (56 Avenue and Langley Bypass) at noon to answer questions. “There have … [Read more...]
Introducing ‘Follow The Saga’: the whole story, regardless of where you jump in
January 30, 2012 by
Over the years, stories have become more than just single bursts of information. These days, there's as much drama in the consumer technology world as there is sports, politics or your average episode of Days of our Lives. Take SOPA, for example. We'd be remiss of our duties here if we simply reported on what it was, without ever following up on … [Read more...]
Mara Replaces Lively In Soderbergh’s “Effects”
January 30, 2012 by
Rooney Mara ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo") has committed to star in Steven Soderbergh's "The Side Effects" for Open Road Films says Deadline. Mara replaces Blake Lively as a troubled, depressed and often medicated woman who gets into a relationship with another doctor (Jude Law). Her intake is to help her deal with the anxiety surrounding … [Read more...]
Catalyst Paper: one union votes down deal
January 30, 2012 by
RICHMOND, B.C. - Specialty paper producer Catalyst Paper Corp. (TSX:CTL) says that one of the unions at its Crofton mill in B.C. has rejected a new contract that must be ratified as part of the company's new refinancing plan to stay alive.The Richmond, B.C.,-based company, which has been struggling to emerge from its financial woes, said Monday … [Read more...]
Bellingham airport sees big business
January 30, 2012 by
With passengers at YVR soon to be hit with an increase in the airport's improvement fee, it's likely some travellers may turn elsewhere for a cheaper deal.The president of the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce says that town's airport is already seeing a spike. "In the last ten years, it's tripled in the number of passengers coming out and the vast … [Read more...]
News Shorts: January 30th 2012
January 30, 2012 by
New posters for 21 Jump Street, Price Check and The Hunter. Also set photos of Vin Diesel shooting Riddick, James Franco and Amanda Seyfried filming Lovelace, along with Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard shooting Low Life ""Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" has outgrossed "Mission: Impossible 2" to become the highest grossing film in the … [Read more...]
Catalyst Paper: one union votes down labour agreement
January 30, 2012 by
RICHMOND, B.C. - Specialty paper producer Catalyst Paper Corp. (TSX:CTL) says that one of the unions at its Crofton mill in B.C. has rejected a new contract that must be ratified as part of the company's new refinancing plan to stay alive.The Richmond, B.C.,-based company, which has been struggling to emerge from its financial woes, said Monday … [Read more...]
