March 28, 2024

Evacuation order lifted in Abbotsford

The evacuation order that was in place for several properties in the Glen Valley and Matsqui Prairie in Abbotsford has now been rescinded and is an evacuation alert. "The predictions that the River Forecast Centre predicted for us are actually lower and we're at a somewhat receding level but maintaining approximately the same level, 6.3 on the … [Read more...]

Abbotsford issues flood-related evacuation order

The City of Abbotsford is now declaring a local state of emergency for the unprotected areas of Glen Valley and Matsqui Prairie. The police department is going door to door this afternoon telling locals to evacuate. The fire chief says rising river levels on the Fraser River are jeopardizing evacuation routes in these areas and has led  the … [Read more...]

An Order of BC recipient backs the Kitsilano Coast Guard base remaining open

A very respected member of the Search and Rescue community is throwing his support behind keeping the Kitsilano Coast Guard base open. Tim Jones with North Shore Search and Rescue, and an Order of BC recipient, says he doesn't want to wade into the politics between paid coast guard and volunteer auxillary. Jones says instead he has a simple message … [Read more...]

Dave Barrett among recipients of this year’s Order of BC

Former NDP premier Dave Barrett is among the 14 recipients of this year’s Order of B.C., the province’s highest honour. Other recipients this year include Canada’s first female prime minister, Kim Campbell, Bard on the Beach found Christopher Gaze, astronaut Robert Thirsk, Dr. Peter Cooperberg, a world leader in ultrasound, and … [Read more...]

Payday lenders not complying with consumer protection order

Consumer Protection BC says the company that operates payday lenders Cash Store and Instaloan, has failed to meet requirements laid out in their March 23rd complaince order. That is when Cash Store Financial was ordered to immediately comply with BC payday lending laws, and given thirty days to pay an fine. Consumer Protection BC's Vice … [Read more...]

Saoirse Ronan Joins “Order of the Seven”

A while ago three "Snow White" film projects were in development - two are about to hit cinemas, while the third seemingly went quiet. Today comes word that "Atonement" and "Hanna" star Saoirse Ronan has been cast in the lead role in the film "The Order of the Seven" for Walt Disney Pictures says Heat Vision. Previously titled "Snow and the … [Read more...]

Vancouver to order Occupy out on trespassing

VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver has changed its tactics and now wants a court injunction to get rid of the Occupy camp on the grounds protesters are trespassing.Last week, a judge delayed her decision on an injunction but ordered the protesters to comply with fire safety demands.The city had been contending there are imminent safety concerns, … [Read more...]

Occupy Vancouver campers given order by fire department

VANCOUVER - Occupy Vancouver protesters will be ordered to rearrange their tents, get rid of others and remove tarps after fire officials issued a warning that the site is becoming a fire hazard.Capt. Gabe Roder, of the Vancouver Fire Department, said by 10 a.m. Friday, the protesters must stop using open flames and flammable heat sources, must … [Read more...]

Opponents to former Premier’s Order of B.C. move on-line

Some controversy on-line as some people have begun voicing opposition to former Premier Gordon Campbell being appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Ingrid Voigt, leader of the BC Refederation Party, is among the opponents who set up a facebook page claiming Campbell doesn't deserve the award. "What prompted it is that we've had enough, and … [Read more...]

Former premier receives Order of B.C.

VANCOUVER - Former premier Gordon Campbell has been awarded the Order of B.C.A B.C. government news release describes Campbell, who announced his resignation amid controversy last year, as a visionary who led an exemplary life in the worlds of politics, business and education.Campbell was entered politics as a city councillor in B.C. and later … [Read more...]