A month after dismal predictions for Fraser River sockeye salmon returns, there's hope commercial fishermen will be allowed to drop their nets this summer. The average return is about four million. In July, the Fraser River panel of the Pacific Salmon Commission estimated half that number could come back this season. Even though this is one of the … [Read more...]
Video: Surrey singer nets karaoke bronze at world championship
September 25, 2011 by
Anyone who has ever gotten behind the mic to belt out scrolling lyrics to a cheesy 90s pop song or 70s rock ballad may have been struck with the dream of karaoke stardom. But for Surrey, B.C.’s Jerrica Santos that dream is reality as the 23-year-old can honestly say she is among the world’s best karaoke singers. Santos’ smooth R&B vocals merited … [Read more...]
Pan American Silver nets record in Q2
August 11, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Pan American Silver Corp. (TSX:PAA) says its net earnings hit a record $ 113.5 million in the second quarter, or $ 1.04 per share.After subtracting a $ 36.5 million non-cash gain on ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Silver Wheaton nets record $148.1M in Q2
August 8, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Silver Wheaton Corp. (TSX:SLW) says its net earnings almost tripled in second quarter reaching a record US$ 148.1 million helped by higher sales results.The Vancouver-based company said ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
