Come in out of the cold and enjoy a unique experience of aquatic light that will lift those winter blues. Discover the incredible world of fluorescent and bioluminescent light that exists in the dark depths of the ocean through special exhibits and shows. Find out why and how aquatic animals like anemones, cuttlefish, jellies and corals glow in the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Arrest made in connection to suspected Langley murder
December 31, 2012 by
A man has been arrested after another man was found dead inside a Langley home. The RCMP say they found a men and pronounced him dead at a basement suite at 198th Street and 69th Avenue at about 7:30 this morning. Inspector Amrik Virk says soon after the suspect's vehicle was spotted at 264th near highway 1 and a short chase ensued. "It went … [Read more...]
Oregon State police release names of passengers in bus crash
December 31, 2012 by
Oregon State police have released almost all the names of the people in the tour bus that crashed on Interstate 84 yesterday morning. Below find the full list as released by Oregon State police, including the phone numbers for hospitals treating various passengers. CONFIRMED DECEASED - 9 (Names Withheld Pending State Medical Examiner Post-Exams, … [Read more...]
Man charged after 480 Skytrain seats slashed
December 31, 2012 by
A Surrey man has been arrested and is facing charges after almost 500 Skytrain seats were slashed. Transit police spokesperson Anne Drennan says between August and November 480 Skytrain seats were slashed. Drennan says damages cost over 45-thousand dollars. "This investigation required our members to review hundreds, literally hundreds and hundreds … [Read more...]
Best New Year’s Resolution Trips
December 31, 2012 by
The start of a new year is a time for reflection and resolutions. We don't know about you, but we like making promises we can keep by criss-crossing the globe! Here are our resolutions...in vacation form. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Mother of woman killed by drunk driver urges people to get home safely this New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2012 by
A plea from a mother who lost a child to a drunk driver: If you drink this New Year's Eve, don't get behind the wheel. Markita Kaulius, mother of 22-year-old Kassandra Kaulius, who died in Surrey last year when drunk driver Natasha Warren plowed into her car, says New Year’s Eve revellers have options. "So please make the choice to call a cab … [Read more...]
News Shorts: December 30th 2012
December 31, 2012 by
Posters for The Place Beyond the Pines, After Earth, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Movie 43, Snitch and To the Wonder. A photo from Pacific Rim, and a photo of Sharlto Copley as the villain Kruger in Neill Blomkamp's Elysium. A former producer on the ill-fated film adaptation of Nintendo's "Metroid" game series has talked in-depth with IGN as to why that … [Read more...]
Bloedel Conservatory shocked by brazen theft
December 31, 2012 by
Two donation tins have been stolen from the Bloedel Conservatory in Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Park. President of Friends of Bloedel Vicky Earle estimates several hundred dollars were in the tins when they were swiped from the front counter. "The tether that was used to secure both tins had been cut cleanly, like with a knife, so they just noticed … [Read more...]
One dead, another in hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on the Sunshine Coast
December 31, 2012 by
A middle-aged man is dead, another in critical condition in an apparent case of carbon monoxide poisoning on the Sunshine Coast. The West Vancouver men were moored in a Halfmoon Bay marina. The marina owner found the men Sunday afternoon, with their boat still running. One man was rushed to hospital, and is expected to be air-lifted to Vancouver … [Read more...]
Metacritic’s Top Films, Shows, Games of 2012
December 31, 2012 by
With all the year's films now out in U.S. theaters, Metacritic.com has revealed what films and TV shows were the best of the year based on the aggregate scores of the top critics. I've divided the lists into three sections - films, TV shows and major console games - specifically PS3 & 360. Check out the scores below: Best Films This list … [Read more...]
