RCMP have taken down a large marijuana grow operation in east Maple Ridge. Mounties stumbled across the grow-op at a home on Ferguson Avenue on Monday while visiting the home on an unrelated matter. They found nearly one thousand plants in various stages of growth, along with several guns. A 42 year old man and his 35 year old wife were … [Read more...]
Lightning sparks few fires, but conditions grow hotter, drier
July 14, 2012 by
Wildfire activity in B.C. is relatively quiet right now, but officials say it’s expected to heat up. Information officer Alyson Couch says conditions, particularly in the southern interior and the northeastern part of the province, are getting hotter and drier, and crews are being positioned in the appropriate areas. "It's really difficult … [Read more...]
Police link B.C. homicide victim to grow op
March 10, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Police in Langley say the shooting death of a 25-year-old man appears to be related to a marijuana grow operation.Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says two men found Cory Kelly in a vehicle Friday night.She says Kelly was transported to hospital but was pronounced dead.Pound says the shooting does not … [Read more...]
Lax regulations leave buyers of former grow ops vulnerable
August 15, 2011 by
Gord McCrea and Susan Kammerle bought a home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Maple Ridge last year on the understanding that a marijuana growing operation that once occupied the basement had been small and ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
GROW 2011: Outdoor Adventure Day
August 11, 2011 by
This is an open day for attendees to experience the best of outdoor adventure in Vancouver with local insiders. They'll take you kite-boarding, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, and kayaking. Start: Fri, August 19, 2011 9:00 AM End: Fri, August 19, 2011 5:00 AM Location: Vancouver Convention Center - West, Vancouver, BC, Canada More … [Read more...]
GROW 2011: Pre-conference Mentorship Day
August 11, 2011 by
PRIVATE EVENT – STARTUP FOUNDERS ONLY – only 60 seats available You MUST be a registered attendee of the Grow Conference to attend this private session – REGISTER HERE This invite-only program brings together promising entrepreneurs with leading Silicon Valley and Canadian founders, connectors and investors to meet, discuss, debate, and glean … [Read more...]
Espresso Capital / Fasken Martineau PreParty for the Grow Conference 2011
August 10, 2011 by
Heading to the Grow 2011 Conference in Vancouver? Excited (like we are) to be attending the GrowLab's open house on Tuesday night? FaskenMarteneau and Espresso Capital are pleased to be hosting an informal get together for some of the key players in the Canadian startup eco-system. Come and join us for post-Grow Labs Open House, Pre-Grow … [Read more...]
Launch @ GROW 2011
August 4, 2011 by
Launch Party is teaming up with Dealmaker Media and influencers across Canada to host Launch @ GROW (#lpgrow) on August 17th, 2011. 15 startups voted in by YOU! will demo at the reception, of which four will win the chance to present on stage at the Grow Conference. Head on over here to VOTE: http://launchatgrow.strutta.com/ With over 600 … [Read more...]
GROW Conference
July 17, 2011 by
GROW 2011 is a unique 3-day conference that brings together 600 leading founders, influencers, decision-makers and investors from the Canadian business and technology community and Silicon Valley. Start: Wed, August 17, 2011 10:00 AM End: Fri, August 19, 2011 4:00 PM Location: Vancouver Convention Center - West, Vancouver, BC, Canada More … [Read more...]
