Fifteen residents of a Surrey trailer park have been left homeless following an explosion and subsequent fire which started up just before 8 o’clock. Two trailer units have been destroyed, with two others also damaged as a result. The trailer park is located at 12662 112A Ave. No injuries have been reported at this time. (PHOTO CREDIT: … [Read more...]
Fresnadillo Leaves “Highlander” Remake
December 2, 2012 by
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") has dropped out of directing the reboot of the "Highlander" franchise at Summit Entertainment. The exit is reportedly amicable and over creative differences after Fresnadillo helped develop the project with Summit for over a year. Art Marcum and Matt Holloway penned the script, with the latest draft by … [Read more...]
Leave your leaves away from drains
October 27, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver is asking people to clear leaves away from drains ahead of a wet weekend. Residents are instructed to avoid moving the leaves into the streets, where they could become a hazard. Those lending a helping hand are asked to put leaves in garbage cans or biodegradable paper bags. City staff won't collect leaves left in plastic … [Read more...]
Apple’s Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake
October 1, 2012 by
"I can't remember if I cried when I read about his widowed bride Something touched me deep inside... the day the music died." R.I.P. Ping (09.01.2010 - 09.30.2012)Filed under: Home Entertainment, AppleApple's Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:14:00 EDT. … [Read more...]
Riot aftermath leaves citizens frustrated and seeking closure
June 15, 2012 by
One year after the Stanley Cup riot, only two people involved have made their way through the justice system. Ryan Dickinson and Emmanuel Alviar - both 20-years old - are currently serving jail terms, after pleading guilty. But the majority of riot suspects have not even been charged. In fact, out of the 225 files Vancouver Police have referred to … [Read more...]
Accident leaves hang-glider in critical condition
June 12, 2012 by
North Okanagan RCMP are investigating a hang gliding accident just outside of Lumby, that has left a 38-year-old man in hospital in critical condition. Police got the call to a field on Mabel Lake road at 2pm yesterday. Witnesses have told them the man was approaching for a landing when the glider stalled, one wing hit the ground, and then the … [Read more...]
Eatery leaves group squawking mad
November 2, 2011 by
A group of Muslim restaurant owners is fighting fast-food chain Popeyes Louisiana Chicken in court over the right to sell hand-slaughtered Halal meat for religious reasons. The battle in Ontario court comes after the Atlanta-based franchise moved to replace the chicken supply with machine-killed birds. The company says it’s still Halal-certified; … [Read more...]
Targeted shooting leaves man critically injured in New Westminster
November 1, 2011 by
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A targeted shooting has critically injured a man in suburban Vancouver. Police in New Westminster say the victim was sitting in a car outside a high rise near Queen's Park on Monday night at about 10:15. An unidentified attacker opened fire, hitting the man several times. Police say the investigation has just begun and … [Read more...]
Pilot in fatal plane crash leaves behind wife, young daughter
October 28, 2011 by
While officials investigate why a small plane crashed near YVR yesterday, coworkers at a northern airline are mourning the loss of one of their pilots. Luc Rortin died in hospital last night. Bill Hesse, general manager at Northern Thunderbird Air remembers Fortin as an experienced pilot who had flown around the world. The … [Read more...]
Throne Speech leaves Labour puzzled
October 4, 2011 by
Some of BC's most prominent labour leaders are confused by Monday's Throne Speech. Bonnie Pearson with the Hospital Employees Union is seeking clarification on a Government promise to lift a wage freeze based on savings being found elsewhere, "Workloads are at an unmanageable level. We simply cannot do more with less." BC Nurses Union … [Read more...]
