April 26, 2024

Attempt at fixing e-mail issue causes messages to be erased

Some Shaw e-mail customers may be missing out on some messages. Millions of e-mails were deleted Thursday when the company was troubleshooting an e-mail delay issue and an attempted solution caused incoming messages to be erased. Some customers, like Jim Baxter, are only learning of the problem this weekend. "For potential business I'll never know … [Read more...]

Judge dismisses attempt to block more Chinese miners

A Federal court judge has dismissed efforts to block 60 more Chinese miners from coming to BC. Two unions sought the injunction in ongoing efforts to keep foreigners from taking jobs which could possibly be done by Canadians. Their lawyer, Charles Gordon,  says there's no need to appeal the latest ruling which favours the operators of a new … [Read more...]

Climate change protesters attempt to block coal train in White Rock

Protesters in White Rock plan to continue demonstrating against coal until midnight tonight. They're calling for a moratorium on new coal mines in B.C., a phasing out of existing mines, and an end to importing and re-exporting American coal. "Everything I read about climate change says that we have only a few years left to turn it around or it's … [Read more...]

BCTF unsure of what comes next in attempt to fire mediator

  The BC Teachers' Federation is now trying to figure out what the next step is as it tries to have Charles Jago removed as mediator. President SusanLambert says the province's attorney general has suddenly waded into their effort to have the Labour Relations Board remove Jago. At issue is whether this will be settled by the L-R-B, or in … [Read more...]

Laval’s big comeback attempt falls just short

VANCOUVER - It would have been the biggest comeback in Vanier Cup history.The Laval Rouge et Or's rally from a 23-0 half-time deficit fell just short as they lost the Vanier Cup 41-38 in double overtime Friday to the McMaster Marauders."We can't spot a team like that 23 points," said Laval coach Glen Constantin, whose team was dethroned after … [Read more...]

Father pleads for “abducted” Kienan after second abduction attempt

An emotional appeal from the father of missing Kienan Hebert today. Police have also now revealed the 3 year old was definitely abducted and that there was a second attempt to take another child the same day. Paul Hebert spoke directly to the person who took his son.   "Please bring Kienan to a safe place right now.  Like a gas … [Read more...]