March 28, 2024

10,000 member Council of BC Yachts Clubs wades into the battle to save Kits base

The ten thousand member strong Council of BC Yachts Clubs wants the Senate to take a hard look at the closing of Kits Coast Guard base.  President Sheila Boutcher says unlike the Conservative government a Senate committee might actually listen to the boating community. "Well at least they could have a proper look at the facts and make a … [Read more...]

Into the Outback at Uluru, Australia

Rugged and remote, the Australian Outback is not for the faint of heart. But for those willing to put in a little work, what you'll find is all reward—stunning backdrops and fantastic adventures. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Warning for those heading into back country ski areas during BC’s first February long weekend

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...]

02/02/2013 – iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.

iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.Take your business to the next level using the very same strategies that took goliath companies from their humbled beginnings into household names worth billions.Steve Jobs started Apple along side Steve Wozinak from a small garage in Los Altos, … [Read more...]

Mayors not happy as RCMP move into new Surrey headquarters

The RCMP have begun moving into its new Surrey headquarters and at least one mayor is not happy about it. The Mounties are moving into the Green Timbers facility in phases with everyone moved in by mid-April.  Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan is shaking his head as the RCMP make the move, noting the cost to local governments remains a mystery. "We … [Read more...]

Investigation continues into human remains found in Richmond

The Lower Mainland Integrated Tactical Team is continuing to search the area where human remains were found yesterday in Richmond. RCMP Corporal Sherrdean Turley explains. "The search is being done simply to ensure that nothing is left behind that may assist us with the investigation. At this time it's not known how long the search will take, but I … [Read more...]

Car crash into Vancouver light pole kills 26-year-old passenger

Vancouver police are investigating after a car crashed into a light pole early this morning, killing a passenger. Police say the car was heading south on Cambie from 33rd Avenue when it veered off the road and hit the pole around 12:30 a.m. A 26-year-old woman in the passenger seat was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released … [Read more...]

Noisy protest greets NEB Public Hearing into Enbridge Pipeline proposal

The entrance to Vancouver's Wall Centre Hotel was surrounded for hours Monday night by protesters wanting into the Enbridge Pipeline hearings.  The hearing at the Wall Centre Hotel was only for those who got on the speakers list in advance and the media.  A so-called "Public Viewing Area" was set up a few kilometers away at the Westin … [Read more...]

IHIT looking into double homicide in Hope

Homicide investigators are in Hope investigating a double homicide. Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokesperson Sergeant Jennifer Pound says just before 2:30 am police were notified that two men were dead inside a home in the 69100 block of Othello Road. "At that point the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team was called in and we do have … [Read more...]

01/05/2013 – iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.

iMarketing Genius Conference is all about. Turning you into a Branding, Marketing and Internet machine.Take your business to the next level using the very same strategies that took goliath companies from their humbled beginnings into household names worth billions.Steve Jobs started Apple along side Steve Wozinak from a small garage in Los Altos, … [Read more...]