The Premier's Chief of Staff is downplaying more damning accounts of the BC Liberals using government resources for partisan needs. The Province newspaper is reporting that Premier Christy Clark insiders hatched a plan to use government resources to get the Liberals ahead in swing ridings. This, after a report this week found there were … [Read more...]
Brush fire outside of Vernon leads to temporary evacuation of homes
August 27, 2012 by
A small brush fire in the northwest part of Kalamalka Lake just outside of Vernon, has been extinguished. Deputy Chief with Vernon Fire Rescue Service, Lawrie Skolrood says the fire started about 10:00 last night. "There was some homes threatened and a tactical evacuation done by the RCMP." Skolrood says people are being allowed back to their … [Read more...]
Unattended campfire causes brush fire in West Vancouver
June 11, 2012 by
Fire officials say it could have been much worse. A small brush fire was caused by an unattended campfire in the Eagleridge Bluffs area in West Vancouver Sunday evening. Assistant Fire Chief Martin Ernst says the fire spread about 10 metres up a hillside. It was extinguished quickly. "Even though right now we're in a low fire danger rating, certain … [Read more...]
Chow down and brush up on your dance skills at Toronto’s Babaluu Supperclub
September 8, 2011 by
Free one-hour beginner salsa lessons are offered nightly at 9. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
