April 22, 2024

Independent MLA Bob Simpson points out similarities between the mill explosions in Burns Lake and Prince George

Independent MLA Bob Simpson says he has no idea what caused the explosion and fire at the Lakeland mills operation in Prince George, but there are similarities with a similar blast that levelled the Babine forest products mill in Burns Lake last winter.  Simpson says one common factor might be sawdust from timber killed by the mountain … [Read more...]

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy box points to first paid DLC for Nintendo 3DS

3DS owners have been waiting (and waiting) for a chance to take advantage of a downloadable content market, and while Nintendo already accomplished the tough part (read: launching it) a few days back, there's still been no word on when paid content would make an appearance. Pushing those freebies aside is Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, which is … [Read more...]

Edler’s three points lead Canucks over Caps

VANCOUVER - Alex Edler scored two goals and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 7-4 Saturday.Edler's goals were his first two of the season.Max Lapierre and Chris Higgins also scored a pair of goals for the Canucks while Henrik Sedin added the winning goal at 6:18 of the third period.The Canucks, notorious for … [Read more...]

BC Federation of Labour president points out premier’s “misstep” in HST fiasco

The labour community calls the fall of the Harmonized Sales Tax a failure of the politics of fear. Jim Sinclair says despite what he calls Premier Christy Clark's $ 5 million-plus propoganda campaign, the tax has fallen, and the premier has made a major misstep. He says, "frankly, she should have taken her original position, which … [Read more...]