March 29, 2024

Opponent of Southlands project fears deal is done

Despite Delta Mayor Lois Jackson's assertion an upcoming vote on plans to develop part of the Southlands will be un-biased, an opponent of the controversial project remains un-convinced. Richard Kunz with the group 'Southlands the Facts' has been speaking out against any residential or commercial development on that land for the past two … [Read more...]

Earthquake fears prompt more warnings against closing Kits base

After last week's strong earthquake in the Haida Gwaii a former Commander of the Kitsilano Coast Guard base is, again, warning the federal government against shutting the facility down.  Fred Moxey says Kits base would be one of the only structures in the area to survive if the "big one" ever strikes Vancouver.  "Kitsilano was rebuilt in … [Read more...]

10 Trips for Facing Your Fears

Whether its heights, speed, wild animals, or something else, we've all got a fear that needs conquering. So why not do it on vacation? These are our top trips for feeling (nearly) invincible. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

MLA fears bad outcome of Coast Guard closure

The BC Liberal MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano says the Federal Coast Guard cuts are just one tragedy away from being reversed. Ralph Sultan says he would prefer to have the Coast Guard than not, "You know it will only take one or two really bad incidents to turn this thing around in a hurry, would be my forecast. Lets hope it never … [Read more...]

Salmon virus spawns fears

Another suspected case of a highly infectious salmon virus has surfaced in British Columbia, but it will take weeks to verify the findings, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says. The agency has confirmed  that a laboratory at the University of Prince Edward Island suspects infectious salmon anemia in a coho salmon from B.C. A Department of … [Read more...]

Visitor restrictions at Vancouver hospital lifted after fears of gang gathering

Vancouver General Hospital imposed a controlled access procedure for almost three hours early Monday morning, restricting visitors to the facility, in what a hospital spokeswoman called a safety ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]

Cheap Trick concert in Vancouver scrapped over stage fears

Rick Nielsen, the lead guitarist for the rock band Cheap Trick, walks past the main stage at Ottawa Bluesfest after it collapsed in Ottawa on Sunday July 17, 2011. Cheap Trick is asking for a full ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]