Mixed reaction at the first open house on plans to replace the George Massey Tunnel. People turned up to the Richmond Oval to talk about the Government's five options, released this week. They are: to keep the existing tunnel, build a new tunnel, build a bridge and two combinations. "I'd like to see a larger, new tunnel.""Yeah, the one with … [Read more...]
First Photos From Both “Hobbit” Sequels
December 7, 2012 by
EW has posted the first photos from both the second and third films in the upcoming "The Hobbit" trilogy. The photo from the second film, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," seems to indicate that the key events of the second half of the book, namely most of the events dealing with the dragon Smaug, will take place in the second film. … [Read more...]
Last night of “Celebration of Light” deemed a success by both spectators and police
August 5, 2012 by
Vietnam had tradition... Brazil had carnival... Italy brought the party last night -- to wrap up the 2012 "Celebration of Light." It was promised right from the start... "Ladies and gentlemen... are you ready to party?" And it didn't disappoint... A pulsing mix of dance, pop -- with a few more reflective moments as well. And by the reaction -- it … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Green party says both Clark & Cummins will try to block an effort to unite the right.
April 23, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Green Party is throwing more wood on the fire when it comes to merging the BC Liberals and BC Conservatives. Jane Sterk says momentum might build to unite the right, despite the feelings of the two party leaders. She said "I do think that we are going to see more impetus particularily from the busines backers … [Read more...]
NDP sweeps both Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope
April 19, 2012 by
It is a night of victory for the BC NDP. The party's candidates in the races for Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope have taken both ridings. Joe Trasolini has taken the riding of Port Moody-Coquitlam. Despite declaring he was the underdog in the race, the former Port Moody mayor easily swept the … [Read more...]
The political reaction from Victoria to BCTF demands was swift, on both sides of the legislature.
February 24, 2012 by
Despite the appeal from the Teachers Union, BC's Education Minister says the financial gap between the two sides is far too wide for a mediator to bridge. The union's call for arbitration or mediation is supported by the NDP Education critic Robin Austin. Austin said "Someone who can go and crack heads, someone like … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC changes outrage both Labour and family of a young man killed on the job.
December 8, 2011 by
Labour leaders and the family of a young man killed on the job are outraged by Worksafe BC's decision to overhaul the rules designed to protect late night workers. If employers can't afford to hire a second worker or install a barrier, they can now comply with regulations if they, among other things - install video surveillance, a time lock … [Read more...]
Surrey mayor wants to dredge up both jobs and economic activity at the port.
November 15, 2011 by
The mayor of Surrey wants to see at least a metre and half dredged from the Fraser river in order to create over a thousand jobs. Dianne Watts says 1300 jobs could be created along with hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activiity for the Fraser Surrey docks. Watts says due to economic conditions the city has lost 40%, … [Read more...]
Sprint iPhone officially announced: iPhone 4 and 4S both on the way
October 5, 2011 by
Regardless of whether Sprint dropped $ 20 billion, or just the right combination of phrases to the right combination of people, Dan Hesse finally (finally!) has an iPhone to call his own. Despite The Now Network's stellar lineup of Android devices (and that increasingly valuable Everything plan), Sprint's been struggling to gain postpaid … [Read more...]
