We knew the iPhone 5 was thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4S, but seriously, it's thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4S. By a pretty notable margin. Picking up the iPhone 5 is almost jarring -- it's barely heavy enough to feel "premium," and it'll probably make you handle it with care for free of breaking it in half with too tight a tug. The … [Read more...]
10 new wildfires spark in B.C. after weekend lightning
August 19, 2012 by
Firefighters throughout B.C. are dealing with several blazes after lightning this weekend. About 10 new wildfires are burning in Pemberton near Whistler and around Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. West Vancouver crews are fighting a small patch of flames near Horseshoe Bay, between Highway 99 and Whyte Creek. And Marg Drysdale with the Coastal … [Read more...]
Lightning sparks few fires, but conditions grow hotter, drier
July 14, 2012 by
Wildfire activity in B.C. is relatively quiet right now, but officials say it’s expected to heat up. Information officer Alyson Couch says conditions, particularly in the southern interior and the northeastern part of the province, are getting hotter and drier, and crews are being positioned in the appropriate areas. "It's really difficult … [Read more...]
