April 26, 2024

Samsung’s comically large Galaxy Note 8.0 smartphone: purely a brand play, if nothing else

More Info Galaxy Note 8.0 preview Galaxy Note 8.0 specifications Note 8.0 spotted early at MWC The doors to this year's Mobile World Congress have just barely been opened, but you might say the show is already won. And, perhaps unsurprisingly, it's Samsung doing the winning. For those who were far too busy enjoying their Saturday … [Read more...]

Large fire damages New Westminster apartment building

A large fire at a New Westminster apartment building this evening is now out. It happened at a five-storey apartment building at 8th and McBride Avenue. Fire Chief Tim Armstrong says crews were called out around 6 pm. "Initial crews found a suite with flames showing on the outside of the building, they quickly knocked down the fire in the suite … [Read more...]

Large grow op in Maple Ridge

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...]

New Webinar will provide the latest strategies and insights into how large enterprise organizations can adopt AP automation technology

New Webinar will provide the latest strategies and insights into how large enterprise organizations can adopt AP automation technology Start: 2012-09-13 2:00 PM End: 2012-09-13 3:00 PM Location: Free Online Webinar, 515 Hastings St W, Vancouver More info: http://tinyurl.com/AP-for-Large-Enterprise New … [Read more...]

DEVELOPING STORY: Large landslide north of Nelson

Four people are unaccounted for after a landslide in the tiny community of Johnsons Landing on Kootenay Lake. The slide came down late this morning, hitting three homes in the remote community about 70 kilometres north of Nelson.Bill MacPherson speaks for the Central Kootenay Regional District. "Four residents are unaccounted for.  It's trying … [Read more...]

Alien fish still at large in Burnaby pond

Provincial biologists are debating what to do next to find an invasive species of fish found in Burnaby.  Biologists from the Environment and Forests Ministries headed out to a pond in Burnaby's Central Park this week. It was the first time since they tried to catch what is believed to be a snakehead fish.  Melinda Yong with Burnaby … [Read more...]

Large fare hike rejected for Translink

  No fare hikes for Translink commuters who use the fare saver books, but cash fares may go up. The regional transportation commission has decided to reject Translink's application for supplimentary fare increases in 2013. Transportation commissioner Martin Crilly says the decision means fare increases are limited to Translink's basic … [Read more...]

One suspect still at large after Surrey shooting

Delta Police are saying one man is in custody and one person is on the loose, as officers in Delta and Surrey investigate the aftermath of a targeted shooting this morning. Surrey RCMP Corporal Drew Grainger says a 28-year old man-known to police for involvement in the drug trade-is in critical condition, undergoing surgery. He was shot multiple … [Read more...]