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...]
Injured paraglider spends night atop mountain
September 23, 2012 by
A paraglider who crashed on Mt. Cheam near Chilliwack last night is in the process of being rescued by a Cormorant helicopter. The man had to spend a night on the mountain after crashing 900 metres up, injuring a leg and his head. A military helicopter sent to rescue him last night broke down, but another chopper is in the process of picking him … [Read more...]
Apple releases OS X 10.8.2 update for Mountain Lion: Facebook integration, iMessage fixes and more
September 19, 2012 by
Looks like one major software update wasn't enough, as Apple is following its push of iOS 6 with OS X 10.8.2. Weighing in at 697.54MB, it's a pretty substantial update for Mountain Lion users, with that long-awaited Facebook integration chief among the changes. As Twitter presently operates within the OS, Facebook will now too enjoy single sign-on … [Read more...]
Little Mountain residents fight eviction
September 16, 2012 by
Tenants at four social housing units at Little Mountain face a possible shuffle at the end of the month.B.C. Housing says they will find a temporary home for those residents while their new social housing is developed on the site.Advocate David Chudnovsky says there's no point in the tenants moving twice, though. "The city says the first phase has … [Read more...]
Coast Mountain drivers want to talk about conditions
September 13, 2012 by
It's back to the bargaining table for Coast Mountain bus drivers. It was only by a small percentage members approved a one year contract extension that expired the end of March. Drivers are looking for a wage bump but more importantly according to union President Don MacLeod it's working conditions that are front and centre at the … [Read more...]
Hikers rescued from Burke Mountain
August 12, 2012 by
Two hikers have been rescued from Burke Mountain in Coquitlam. Dwight Yochim with Coquitlam Search and Rescue says his team got a call from RCMP about the hikers around 11:00 Saturday night. A police helicopter was able to pinpoint the hikers' location on the west side of the mountain. Yochim says the men managed to keep warm by lighting a … [Read more...]
Man seriously injured after falling 200 metres on North Shore mountain
June 18, 2012 by
The Team Leader of North Shore rescue says "Lady Luck" was on the side of an injured man and those who rescued him Sunday. Tim Jones says a 40 year old man was descending Crown Mountain in the backcountry with three others about 2:00, when he slipped and fell about 200 metres, shattering his femur and lower leg. A helicopter was launched and a team … [Read more...]
Map of Trans Mountain pipeline revealed
May 26, 2012 by
A map of the Trans Mountain pipeline has been revealed. Kennedy Stewart, the New Democrat NP for Burnaby-Douglas, says Kinder Mountain refused to provide one, so, with taxpayer funds, he hired a private company to draw one up. "It shows you how close it comes to people's homes, schools, community amenities, parks – and just how intrusive a … [Read more...]
Mountain biker who died on Cypress Mountain identified
May 13, 2012 by
A mountain biker who died last week on Cypress Mountain has been identified. West Vancouver police say he was Jonathan Tobias Pilley. The 43-year-old has been biking on a winding path along the Coiler Trail when he lost control and hit a tree. This is the first mountain biking-related death on the North Shore. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Government making a mountain out of a mole hill
May 3, 2012 by
The BC Teachers Union says the Province is reading way too much into a letter sent out to teachers by a Burnaby local. Union First Vice-President Jim Iker says the email just spells out the do's and don't's of a recent vote on the job action opposing Bill 22, "There is no threat implied with the email at all." Iker says there are processes … [Read more...]
