In the wake of a double fatal collision on the Lions Gate Bridge, the mayor of West Vancouver is backing calls to close the centre lane overnight. Mayor Michael Smith says it seems to be a sensible and logical move, "We don't want a situation where not only were two people killed, but also one of our drivers and some of our passengers … [Read more...]
Translink shows off first fare gate
August 13, 2012 by
It comes with a big price tag, but Translink says it's worth it. The company's first "fare gate" was unveiled this afternoon at the Marine Drive Canada Line Station, the first of more than 250 that will come on-line next year. The gates are part of a 170-million dollar system upgrade, which will also include new electronic "compass … [Read more...]
Turner Adapting Clarke’s “Scorpion’s Gate”
August 8, 2012 by
Sheldon Turner is tipped to adapt Richard Clarke's novel "The Scorpion's Gate" into an action-thriller feature at Sony Pictures says Variety. In the realistic geopolitical thriller, Saudi Arabia falls to a regime potentially hostile to the U.S. and is on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons. A high-ranking American intelligence analyst, a … [Read more...]
Patient missing from Lions Gate Hospital
July 18, 2012 by
A young man has been reported missing from North Vancouver's Lions Gate Hospital. Andres Jimenez-Ponte disappeared two days ago. He's 18-years old and he's considered to be a danger to himself. Police say he may be off his medication. He has black hair and brown eyes. He also has tattoos on the back of his left hand and forearm. CKNW … [Read more...]
Greenpeace protest hits Lions Gate
May 29, 2012 by
A demonstration from environmentalists on the Lions Gate Bridge. Greenpeace Canada activists are rapelling from the bridge, with an anti-oil pipeline banner. It says "save our coast, no tar sands pipelines." In a news release, the organization says the goal is to send a message to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Retro San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75h Anniversary
May 25, 2012 by
From fireworks displays to foodie tours, there are endless ways to celebrate the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th Anniversary throughout the year in San Francisco. Here are our top picks. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
TransLink fare gate installation gets underway
July 19, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Construction of the new SkyTrain turnstiles was kicked off by a crew of politicians at the Commercial-Broadway Station on Tuesday morning. TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis said ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
