Officials with BC's River Forecast Centre have their eyes glued to water levels this weekend. Heavy rain is in the forecast. High streamflow warnings have been issued for almost all of upper BC -- from the upper Fraser down to the Kootenary and upper Columbia rivers. Dave Campbell with the forecast centre says river levels are especially high not … [Read more...]
Lengthy meeting over West End high rise
June 12, 2012 by
A City Council meeting over a proposed high rise in the West End is going late into the night. Council will hear as many speakers on the list of 60 as they can, "I am speaking today in support of the current re-zoning application at 1401 Comox Street. I am here to support this project, there is a lot of pain, there is particularly a lot of … [Read more...]
Environment minister defends carbon tax amid high gas prices
May 25, 2012 by
B.C.’s environment minister is defending the carbon tax even as gas prices hit the ceiling. The carbon tax goes up again on July 1, from 5.56 cents per litre to 6.67. "When you look at the big jump in gas prices we've seen lately, the carbon tax is, you know, quite small,” says Terry Lake. Lake says the tax will be reviewed beginning … [Read more...]
Beat your high score at the National Pinball Museum in Baltimore
April 24, 2012 by
Make a visit to the National Pinball Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, which features approximately 100 pinball machines, 50 of which are available to play. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Hit the High Seas and Hit the Links, Too
March 14, 2012 by
If the idea of hitting the high seas and hitting the links hits all the right notes with you, have we got a hole-in-one vacation idea for you: Divide your time between the ocean's blues and lush golf course greens with one of these top golf cruise vacations. We've rounded up six golf-themed cruises that combine stops in world-class … [Read more...]
Cinderella Project pampers underprivileged high school kids
March 4, 2012 by
More than 150 underprivileged high-school seniors were pampered Sunday in downtown Vancouver. The Cinderella Project provides students with gowns, suits, and accessories in advance of graduation ceremonies. “When they walk out of the change room, and they look in the mirror and they go wow! I've never looked so good! I can't believe that's … [Read more...]
High avalanche risk across B.C. this weekend
February 23, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Avalanche forecasters are strongly urging skiers and snowmobilers across British Columbia to resist the lure of new snow and sunshine over the coming weekend, warning that what appear to be inviting backcountry conditions are only surface deep.Below the fresh powder rests a legion of weak snow layers that have stacked up during the past … [Read more...]
‘Valor’ Team Race At “High Speed”
February 21, 2012 by
Bandito Brothers, the production label behind the upcoming Navy SEAL action drama "Act of Valor", are planning the gritty car chase drama "High Speed" as their next film reports Deadline. Greg Russo penned the script which centers on the best high-speed police pursuit drivers in the country coming together as a unit to stop a high-end underground … [Read more...]
High winds lash much of coastal B.C.
January 22, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - High winds have cut power to thousands of people on Vancouver Island and forced BC Ferries to cancel at least two sailings.Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley. the Sunshine Coast and the Central Coast.The federal agency says an intense low-pressure system is approaching … [Read more...]
“Prometheus” Photos – Now In High Res
December 1, 2011 by
20th Century Fox has now released those photos that debuted in EW the other week in proper high-resolution versions. Those who've complained about the quality of the shots, how 'bright' they look, and how the neck lights make the actors heads seem photoshopped on should be more pleased by these colour corrected and much better quality … [Read more...]
