BC hospitals are on heightened alert after a new SARS-like virus has killed two people in the Middle East. Dr. Perry Kendall, the province's Chief Medical Health Officer, says doctors received a memo from the world health organization. "If they have concerns because there may be a linkage to someone who's travelled to Saudi Arabia or Qatar, they're … [Read more...]
Middle ground unlikely in Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain debate
October 31, 2012 by
Risk is part of the equation for Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain expansion project, but it can be managed. That was the message from SMIT Marine Canada president Frans Tjallingii. He argued in favour of the project at a debate Tuesday evening at UBC Robson Square. "I think there's always going to be a certain level of risk, but it's about evaluating … [Read more...]
Sprinkles Cupcakes to Hit the Middle East
June 15, 2012 by
To the delight of homesick American travelers and expats, Sprinkles Cupcakes will soon be available in several Middle Eastern countries. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
