A local MP has his hands full, after hearing dozens of people express their anger and confusion over the closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. Fin Donelly hosted a town hall with other politicians and marine rescue experts to hear the public's concerns and questions. They wanted to know how volunteers are supposed to fill in the … [Read more...]
Care providers claim too many on-the-job injuries
May 30, 2012 by
A motion passed at the AGM of BC Care Providers could pave the way for safer working conditions. That's according to the BC Care Providers Association who claim more than 3,500 injuries were reported last year alone. Spokesperson David Hurford says the motion calls for the creation of a "safety association" specifically to deal with those who work … [Read more...]
A fire in Chilliwack has cut cell phone and internet service for many.
January 26, 2012 by
Cell phone and internet customers in Chilliwack are reporting trouble with their service. Telus spokesperson Shawn Hall says a major fibre optic cable has been damaged. "But it looks like a fairly significant structure fire has burned through some Telus cable taking some wireless service and some internet service out it is not … [Read more...]
Many undecided with election looming
November 14, 2011 by
With less than a week before the civic election, a new Angus Reid poll is out, showing over a quarter of Vancouverites still don't know who they will vote for. 47-percent say they would like to see Vision Vancouver's Gregor Robertson as mayor, while only 27-percent of respondents want to see the NPA's Suzanne Anton with the top job. When asked … [Read more...]
NDP leader says Occupy Vancouver represents belief of many
October 14, 2011 by
A day before the big demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery, provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix has issued a statement, saying the Occupy Wall Street movement represents the belief of many people that we live in a world in which the deck is stacked in favour of the few at the expense of the many. Dix cites a recent Conference Board of Canada … [Read more...]
Best of Turkey: One Country, Many Experiences
September 13, 2011 by
There is no other country on earth that is such a juxtaposition of contrasts, and there’s no time like the present to experience it for yourself. This whirlwind one-week itinerary focuses on the highlights of a fall trip to Turkey. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Many Kurosawa Classics Could Get Remade
August 24, 2011 by
How does one respect a man considered one of the greatest filmmakers to have ever lived? You exploit him of course. Variety reports that L.A.-based Splendent Media have signed a deal to represent worldwide rights to 69 projects from the late legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The company's top brass Sakiko Yamada says "We are … [Read more...]
