Worksafe BC has released its report into the death a man who fell while working on the iconic sails at Canada Place a year-and-a-half ago. It was the second death at a Ledcor site on December 2nd, 2010. Diego Eduardo Herrera's company was working on the Canada Place sail rehabilitation project - when the Texas native fell 14 meters. He later … [Read more...]
04/20/2012 – Deloitte Women of Influence Luncheon Series featuring, Annalisa King, SVP and CFO of Best Buy Canada
April 20, 2012 by
Annalisa KingSVP and CFO Best Buy Canada LtdLEADING BY EXAMPLEVANCOUVER APRIL 20, 2012It has been said that example is the main thing in influencing others, and Annalisa King proves this by spearheading the Women's Leadership Network (WLN) at Best Buy Canada. Mentorship is a key part of her agenda, both personally and professionally. In … [Read more...]
Friday the 13th at Air Canada….
April 13, 2012 by
It has been a frustrating day for some Air Canada customers. It started with delays and cancellations because the airline claims some pilots called in sick as part of their ongoing labour dispute. Air Canada spokesperson Angela Mah says a few dozen flights back east were affected, far fewer in Vancouver. ".......literally three flights -- … [Read more...]
Air Canada Pilots Stage ‘Sick-in”
April 13, 2012 by
Air Canada has issued a "travel advisory" as a rogue group of pilots takes part in illegal job action. Around 50 flights across the country have been cancelled as some pilots call in sick as part of their ongoing labour dispute. The impact here at YVR has been minimal - only two Air Canada flights have been cancelled - one to Toronto at 10am as … [Read more...]
Air Canada delays/cancellations at YVR
March 18, 2012 by
Several departing and arriving Air Canada flights at YVR have been cancelled or delayed. The airline hasn't commented, but there are at least two possible scenarios: Heavy fog at Toronto's Pearson Airport -- coupled with a runway closure -- has led Air Canada to scrub some flights in and out of Canada's largest city. And yesterday, reports … [Read more...]
Raonic helps Canada even France at Davis Cup
February 11, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - This time, Milos Raonic got the better of Julien Benneteau.Raonic defeated Benneteau in straight sets Friday night to pull Canada even at 1-1 with France after the first day of their Davis Cup tie.Raonic, a 21-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., who is ranked 29th in the world, downed the No. 35-ranked Benneteau 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 before a … [Read more...]
Craiglist down across Canada
November 29, 2011 by
Craigslist sites across Canada, including Craigslist Vancouver, are down this morning, after a problem with the site's server. A message posted on the popular classified site says the domain has violated Craigslist's terms of use. But forum postings from the company say they hope to have the problem corrected within hours. CKNW Vancouver … [Read more...]
10/08/2011 – TD Canada Trust hosts electronics recycling events in B.C.
October 8, 2011 by
Cash and cheques wont be the only deposits accepted at select TD Canada Trust branches in B.C. Today, TD Canada Trust announced the launch of its E-Recycling Event, making it easy for Canadians to dispose of their old electronics at approximately 50 of its participating branches. Customers and local area residents are encouraged to bring in … [Read more...]
7 people fall sick onboard Air Canada flight
October 2, 2011 by
One person has been taken to Richmond hospital, among seven passengers who fell ill on an Air Canada flight from Hong Kong Sunday afternoon. A spokesperson for Vancouver International Airport says the seven were travelling as a group onboard Air Canada flight 18, and that all passengers except for the one had been released. The seventh … [Read more...]
10/01/2011 – TD Canada Trust hosts electronics recycling events in B.C.
September 27, 2011 by
Cash and cheques wont be the only deposits accepted at select TD Canada Trust branches in B.C. Today, TD Canada Trust announced the launch of its E-Recycling Event, making it easy for Canadians to dispose of their old electronics at approximately 50 of its participating branches. Customers and local area residents are encouraged to bring in … [Read more...]
