The man accused of sexually assaulting two women in Burnaby over the weekend already has a criminal record. That's what police are confirming after reporting the suspect was identified and arrested within 24-hours of the attacks. The assaults were recorded within 20-minutes of each other Saturday. The suspect's name is protected by a … [Read more...]
Police go for record number of riot charges
June 12, 2012 by
Nearing the one-year anniversary of the Stanley Cup riot, Vancouver Police are going for a record. The VPD are recommending 82 charges against another 25 suspected rioters, and are expected to recommend charges against another 100 in the coming months. That means the riot will likely lead to the most criminal charges in one single event … [Read more...]
Likely record crowd turns out at Hastings Park despite I’ll Have Another scratched
June 9, 2012 by
Despite his horse not racing in the Belmont, a huge crowd has turned out to Vancouver's Hastings racecourse to support locally trained jockey Mario Gutierrez. Track managers are expecting a record turnout out – as many as 13,000 people. A message of thanks from Gutierrez was read across the public address system before the race, and welcomed … [Read more...]
05/27/2012 – Main Street Vinyl Record Fair
May 27, 2012 by
Buy, sell, trade - new and used vinyl. Discover gems and stock up oncheap classics!Bigger and better than ever! Thousands and thousands and thousands of vinyl records! Now with vintage turntables on sale!Date : Sunday, May 27th, 2012Time : 11 AM 4 PMPlace : The Cambrian Hall (215 East 17th Ave, Vancouver, BC)Entry : $ 2 at the door (All … [Read more...]
Record snowpack in B.C. signals flooding risk
April 15, 2012 by
Record snow pack levels in several B.C. river basins could lead to floods in the surrounding areas. "With the very high snow packs in some regions of the province, we are seeing increased flood risk. This is particularly the case in the upper Fraser, Nechako and Skeena basins, where we have near historic snowpack levels,” says Dave Campbell … [Read more...]
Aurizon Mines posts record Q4 results
March 15, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX:ARZ) set company records for revenue and profit in the fourth quarter as the Vancouver-based company received higher prices for its gold and its sales volumes increased.Net income was $ 21.8 million or 13 cents per share in the three months ended Dec. 31, up from $ 7 million or four cents per share a year … [Read more...]
Vees’ record win streak links past, present
March 7, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The Penticton Vees are mixing their rich history with an outstanding present and a hopeful future.The B.C. Hockey League squad is on a 41-game win streak — a Canadian and North American junior record.They set the mark Tuesday with a 10-0 rout of the Trail Smoke Eaters to go one win better than two Ontario clubs, the junior A version of … [Read more...]
Finning Q4 profit up 27%, revenue hits record
February 16, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Heavy truck and equipment dealer Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) reported Thursday a fourth-quarter profit of $ 71 million, up rises 27 per cent from a year-earlier $ 55 million as revenues hit a record $ 1.8 billion on robust activity in mining and heavy construction.The Vancouver based company, the world's largest dealer of … [Read more...]
A record amount raised for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund on Pledge Day
December 3, 2011 by
Over $ 1.2 million... That's the unofficial total from Friday's 34th annual CKNW Orphans' Fund Pledge Day -- a new record. "So on behalf on everyone connected with this day, we can't thank you long enough, or loud enough, but we sure do appreciate it, and we hope it kick-started you into the Christmas spirit." CKNW's Dan Russell shared the good … [Read more...]
Blood shed over Guinness Record (Warning: graphic content)
October 26, 2011 by
Reader warning: the content related to this story, including any photo or video elements, may be considered graphic to some. Blood ran from two meat hooks pierced into Burnaby Q. Orbax’s back and pooled at his waist as he pulled a 4-tonne pick-up truck 111.7 metres Tuesday to beat a Guinness World Record. The longest previous pull was 107 … [Read more...]
