Chris Zettel with the City of Cranbrook says a call came into the fire department just before 9:00 pm Pacific that the Tembec planer mill was ablaze. He says the part of the property affected has been empty and idle for several years. He believes the building is about 30,000 square feet, "There's some other buildings on the property; there's a … [Read more...]
Province “disappointed” after another day of cross examining Enbridge officials
October 17, 2012 by
The province is still not happy with the answers they are getting from Enbridge at the review panel into the Northern Gateway proposal. Environment minister Terry Lake says Enbridge officials didn't have much to say when grilled about oil spill response. "Well I would say we were disappointed in the level of detail that Northern Gateway was able to … [Read more...]
Two shots: one dead, another wounded
October 17, 2012 by
A female border guard is being treated in hospital for a gunshot wound received while on the job at the Blaine crossing. Her condition is know described as stable. The man who shot her turned the gun on himself and died at the scene. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken control of the case. They offer no information as to … [Read more...]
Another All-Female “Expendables” Coming
October 14, 2012 by
"Legally Blonde" scribes Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith have been brought onboard to write "ExpendaBelles" for Millennium Films says Deadline. Millennium, which produced the Stallone-led franchise, is financing the project and describes it as a spin-off showcasing the feminine side of the mercenary business. The plan is to launch another … [Read more...]
Another suspect hockey rioter pleads guilty
October 12, 2012 by
Another young man accused in last year's Stanley Cup riot has pleaded guilty. Sukhjiwan Grewal from Surrey was originally charged with participating in a riot and two counts of mischief. The 18-year-old will next appear in court Jan. 13, 2013 – likely to set a date for sentencing. Vancouver police have so far delivered charges against 275 … [Read more...]
One dead, another injured after Burnaby construction accident
October 11, 2012 by
One man is dead, another is in hospital after a concrete retaining wall collapsed on them this morning in north Burnaby. Worksafe BC's Megan Johnston says the two were laying pipe in a trench at the time. It's not clear why the wall gave way. "Investigators are looking into this incident. The employer was J. Cote & Son … [Read more...]
Another BC Conservative party member bolts to the Liberals
October 4, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party have moved to purge two 'dissident' members from their ranks after they tried to remove party leader John Cummins. Sources within the party say the expulsion of John Crocock and Ben Besler was done for their 'illegal' use of the party membership list. For his part Besler says the party can't throw him out … [Read more...]
Tep Wireless review: another great option for international mobile hotspot rentals
October 4, 2012 by
Traveling is great -- nay, amazing. And travel that requires a passport can be even more fulfilling for those willing to open their minds to new cultures (and, perhaps, deal with entirely too much security screening). But here's the thing -- travel is a lot better, generally speaking, with an internet connection within arm's reach. Things are never … [Read more...]
“Strike Back” Gets Another Season
October 3, 2012 by
Cinemax has renewed its action series "Strike Back" for a ten-episode third season to air next year. Cinemax will not confirm which cast members will continue "due to plot spoilers in upcoming episodes of season two" says Deadline. Originally airing as a six-part miniseries on Sky1 in the UK in 2010 starring Andrew Lincoln ("The Walking Dead") … [Read more...]
Another Stanley Cup riot sentence
September 22, 2012 by
A Delta man described as a "significant instigator" in the Stanley Cup riot has learned his sentence. Lincoln Kennedy Williams will serve a 90-day intermittent sentence for his involvement in flipping a truck and lighting it on fire on Georgia Street outside the Canada Post building. The 22-year-old must also complete 100 hours of community service … [Read more...]
