While governments on both sides of the border investigate if a bus crash that killed nine people on December 30th could have been prevented, a lawyer for Mi Joo travel is finally talking. Mark Scheer only took a few questions during a news conference in Seattle. He says the cause was likely weather-related. "Black ice was a significant factor. … [Read more...]
Public warning about high-risk offender
January 7, 2013 by
The B-C Corrections branch is issuing a warning about the release of Kayla Bourque. Bourque is considered a high risk violent offender. She plans on living in Vancouver. Authorities say Bourque has an "escalating criminal history"..she has threatened to hurt people and has tortured animals. Corrections says she is to be closely monitored by … [Read more...]
01/05/2013 – iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.
January 5, 2013 by
iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.Take your business to the next level using the very same strategies that took goliath companies from their humbled beginnings into household names worth billions.Steve Jobs started Apple along side Steve Wozinak from a small garage in Los Altos, … [Read more...]
Local aboriginal activist hopes Harper is sincere about meeting with hunger-striking chief
January 4, 2013 by
A local organizer with the Idle No More movement says she is pleased Prime Minister Stephen Harper has agreed to meet with First Nations' leaders next Friday. "It’s about time. Historically, we've learned that there's always purpose behind any agreements between the government and indigenous people." Kat Norris, an organizer of an upcoming … [Read more...]
Vancouver police discourage warning others on Twitter about roadchecks
January 3, 2013 by
They don't like it, but there's not much they can do to stop it. That's how Vancouver police are responding to the ongoing use of social media, such as Twitter, to warn would-be drunk drivers about counterattack road checks. "It comes down to an ethical dilemma more than it does to a legal dilemma." Spokesman Sgt. Randy Fincham says the people … [Read more...]
Here’s news about yet another bridge
December 20, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver will decide Friday on whether to award a contract for seismic upgrades to the Granville Street Bridge a month early. The lowest bid of just over 5-point-6 million dollars was from Graham Construction and Engineering. The work will include replacing bearings and expansion joints at 7 spots on the bridge, expected to … [Read more...]
Mayor has questions about coal exports
December 5, 2012 by
Vancouver's Mayor is asking questions about plans by local port authorities to increase coal exports. Gregor Robertson's written a letter to Port Metro Vancouver requesting full public consultation before any decisions are finalized. He's concerned because if two proposals to boost exports are approved, Vancouver's Port will become the … [Read more...]
Justice Minister concerned about hit and runs
December 4, 2012 by
BC's Justice Minister says a spate of hit and runs -- several of them fatal -- in Metro Vancouver have her very concerned. Shirley Bond says the issue is on her radar and she has asked her staff to see what can be done. When asked if the law should come down hard on those who are convicted in a hit and run accident, especially one where someone has … [Read more...]
12/01/2012 – iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.
November 30, 2012 by
iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.Take your business to the next level using the very same strategies that took goliath companies from their humbled beginnings into household names worth billions.Steve Jobs started Apple along side Steve Wozinak from a small garage in Los Altos, … [Read more...]
The Premier talks about the budget
November 27, 2012 by
The Premier danced around questions over her government's balooning advertising budget today after speaking to a business crowd in Coquitlam. When asked, Christy Clark wouldn't address the running total for the advertising budget which is approaching $ 64-million over two years. "I guess which specific instances? I mean I think it's important that … [Read more...]
