SALT LAKE CITY - Sarah Burke was an X Games star with a grass-roots mentality — a daredevil superpipe skier who understood the risks inherent to her sport and the debt she owed to it. The pioneering Canadian freestyler, who helped get superpipe accepted into the Olympics, died Thursday after a Jan. 10 crash during a training run in Park City, … [Read more...]
Howard still leads Canadian curlers at age 50
January 14, 2012 by
LANGLEY, B.C. - As Glenn Howard gets ready to turn 50, he is showing that his curling skills have not diminished with age.The three-time world champion from Coldwater, Ont., is keeping Team North America in contention for its second straight World Financial Group Continental Cup title. In the process, he is preparing for another run at the Brier … [Read more...]
Canadian women’s champ looking for tests
January 13, 2012 by
LANGLEY, B.C. - Amber Holland can't go to the grocery store — or many other places — anymore without getting recognized."Literally, two or three people stop me as I'm grocery shopping," she said. "It almost seems like every place I go, someone knows you."Such is the price of newly-found fame for the reigning Canadian women's curling champion. But … [Read more...]
Canadian Zinc gets nod for NWT mine
December 9, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Canadian Zinc Corp. (TSX:CZN) says its proposed development of Prairie Creek mine in the Northwest Territories has received regulatory approval. Local news from metronews.ca/vancouver … [Read more...]
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants to the BC Government to hold the fiscal line.
October 11, 2011 by
As the BC Government looks for feedback on its budget the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging cuts and not more spending. BC spokesperson Jordan Bateman says the government must hold the line on its net zero wage mandate for the public sector. He says now is not the time for reckless spending with the government just 1.1% away from … [Read more...]
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has a message for Translink “enough.”
October 8, 2011 by
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is coming out swinging over the gas tax increase that was given the thumbs up by Metro Vancouver mayors today. BC spokesperson Jordan Bateman says the hike is a "terrible idea" and even a little sneaky. He says it isn't just two cents a litre it is actually 50 cents a litre we are now paying … [Read more...]
Wavefront Celebrates “The Best in Canadian Wireless + Beer” at 2011 AGM
September 14, 2011 by
FEATURING... + 7 of the best Canadian microbreweries + Instructor-led ' how to' on beer tastingWavefront 2011 AGM Logo + Demos of the latest and greatest in wireless technology + Highlights of another successful year at Wavefront Now THAT's what I call a good AGM! The evening will begin with beer tastings by several Canadian microbreweries, hosted … [Read more...]
Canadian Innovation Exchange 2011- Vancouver
September 13, 2011 by
CIX Meet Ups will bring together the investors, entrepreneurs and the most forward-thinking companies shaping the marketplace today. Join us for a night of complimentary networking, the opportunity to connect with key leaders, and a chance to hear from industry experts during our exclusive CIX Meet Up panel discussion on Future-Proofing: How to … [Read more...]
Wavefront Celebrates Best in Canadian Wireless + Beer at 2011 AGM
September 8, 2011 by
FEATURING: 7 of the best Canadian microbreweries Instructor-led ' how to' on beer tasting Demos of the latest and greatest in wireless technology Highlights of another successful year at Wavefront Now THAT's what I call a good AGM! The evening will begin with beer tastings by several Canadian microbreweries, hosted by Just Here for the Beer , … [Read more...]
HSBC to sell part of Canadian business
September 6, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - HSBC Holdings confirmed Tuesday that it's in talks to sell part of its Canadian operations.The giant global bank said it's looking to sell HSBC Bank Canada's full service investment advisory division of its retail brokerage business.However, HSBC noted that no decision on a possible sale has been made.Reports had circulated in recent … [Read more...]
