March 28, 2024

The Premier might want to beware the ides of…February

Premier Christy Clark is denying reports of a brewing battle within the Liberal caucus over her throne speech and her leadership. A source tells CKNW the Liberal caucus is in chaos, with some members angry over what they see as an empty throne speech that had some of them falling asleep. There's talk of voting against the Liberals' own budget, of … [Read more...]

Beware of icy roads!

Glare ice could be a big problem on the morning commute in Metro Vancouver. Police have warned drivers to be very careful on these icy roads. CKNW's Mark Madryga says temperatures started falling early this morning.  "Well last evening we had a few showers come into Metro Vancouver and then quickly we had a break between bands of … [Read more...]

Halloween revellers beware on Transit

Transit police have a warning if you're planning to use transit on Hallowe'en:  leave the costume accessories at home i.e. the plastic swords or other similar 'weapons.' Spokesperson Anne Drennan says the warning is based on an incident a few months ago; "a dodgeball team was attending a tournament in Richmond they were at the Yaletown Station … [Read more...]

Beware the Ides of….September?

BC Conservative party leader John Cummins may be facing trouble from within.  Party director John Crocock denies there was an effort made last weekend at a board meeting to oust Cummins.  "Well no...I mean..we are always always trying to improve ourselves and things like that and there is always different things I mean people can try to … [Read more...]

Beware of Naples’s un-air-conditioned cabs.

In the hot summer, hopping into a cab outside Naples’s Stazione Centrale rail station can lead to a total meltdown, thanks to the city’s constant traffic jams and global-warming temperatures. Solution? Head for the city's trams, trains, and buses, all of which—miracle of miracles—are nicely air-conditioned. Fodor's Travel … [Read more...]