If you're spending the Province’s First Family Day weekend in the backcountry of BC's Southern Interior, the Canadian Avalanche Centre has a warning for you. Karl Klassen with the centre says the snow pack right now, is in a state of change, after a very stable winter. He adds the forecast is for sunny skies this weekend, and if the … [Read more...]
Warning for those heading into back country ski areas during BC’s first February long weekend
February 9, 2013 by
Chinese mine workers heading for home
January 29, 2013 by
The mining company that hired Chinese workers to toil in a BC mine say those workers are heading home. HD Mining says 16 workers hired for preparatory work at a mine in Tumbler Ridge are returning to China. They say they're "very concerned" about the "cost and disruption" from a legal challenge brought by two unions over the use of those … [Read more...]
Half of unionized workers heading into holiday under new contracts
December 21, 2012 by
The Province is calling it a milestone. Half of unionized public sector workers are heading into the holiday season with new contracts. They say another quarter have reached tentative agreements, or ratified settlements. Finance Minister Mike De Jong says while all of the agreements include modest wage increases, there is no new money for … [Read more...]
New Westminster team heading to Eastern U-S for tips on disaster management
November 16, 2012 by
A committee from New Westminster will be heading to the coast of the Eastern United States to learn a few things about how to handle a disaster like Superstorm Sandy. City Councilor Chuck Puchmayr says a third of New Westminster lives below the flood plain and there have been a couple of close calls over the last decade. He says the team won't go … [Read more...]
“Transformers 4” Heading To China?
November 16, 2012 by
Paramount is reportedly angling to set Michael Bay’s fourth "Transformers" feature in mainland China. The hope is that by filming in China, the studio could both potentially partner with a local production company and score a wide release in that country. The Chinese only exhibit 3D and/or IMAX films, not a problem for "Transformers" which … [Read more...]
Another Stanley Cup rioter is heading to prison
November 5, 2012 by
A Vancouver Island man who participated in last year's Stanley Cup riot is going jail. Timothy Lau of Comox will spend four months behind bars for his part in the riot and will be under probation for two years. The 22 year old must also pay a fifteen-hundred-dollar fine. Crown prosecutors said during the trial that Lau played a role in damaging and … [Read more...]
Christy Clark heading back to Asia, taxpayers’ group wonders why
September 2, 2012 by
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is questioning the need for Christy Clark's latest trip to Asia -- her third since becoming premier last year. On September 11, Clark will attend the World Economic Forum's 'Meeting of the New Champions,' taking place this year in Tianjin, China. The premier will also visit Hong Kong and Beijing for meetings … [Read more...]
John Furlong not heading to London for start of Summer Games
July 22, 2012 by
The former head of Vancouver's Olympic Organizing Committee says he won't be going to the Summer Games in London when they start next week. John Furlong says not only has he been busy as Executive Chair of the Vancouver Whitecaps, but as Chair of the Own the Podium program, he says money is better spent elsewhere. "We sort of made a decision this … [Read more...]
Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre heading to court but BCMA won’t join him
July 19, 2012 by
The operator of two private health clinics in Vancouver is dismissing allegations of double-billing saying he has every right to break current federal laws because he's challenging them in court. Speaking with CKNW's Michael Smyth, Doctor Brian Day also denies he refused to fully cooperate with auditors from BC's Medical Services Commission … [Read more...]
Where We’re Heading this Summer
July 5, 2012 by
Fodor's editors are always traveling, and we love to share our favorite places and top finds. From kid-friendly restaurants in Paris to hike-in lodges in the Great Smoky Mountains, we've got plenty of recommendations. We also share insider tips for finding the Yucatan's best food, exploring Salzburg's innovative art scene, and the best place to … [Read more...]
