March 29, 2024

Suspected shoplifter tries to escape, but falls off roof

A suspected shoplifter – who was perhaps a bit too quick on his feet – has been arrested. In his sprint from security guards, the man apparently missed the edge of the store's rooftop. He fell about 30 feet, possibly injuring a leg, but most definitely injuring his pride. The chase and tumble happened late this morning at the Superstore … [Read more...]

NDP tourism critic calling out Liberals for leaky stadium roof

BC Place officials say we shouldn't be alarmed that the stadium's new roof continues to leak. But the NDP's tourism critic points out the problem should've been fixed by now. Spencer Chandra Herbert says, "PavCo and the BC Liberals said in September that the leak was temporary, it would be all fixed up in a week or two. Here we are … [Read more...]

GM of BC Place: the roof isn’t finished

A surprising admission from the General Manager of BC Place. Work on the $ 240-million retractable roof isn't finished yet. "We're still in the final stages of sealing the roof." GM Howard Crosley says that's why some BC Lions fans were rained on during Saturday night's game. He says sealing the roof, which involves welding pieces of fabric, may … [Read more...]

Lions fan: BC Place roof is leaking

It's what many were dreading after an almost 600 million dollar renovation. It seems the roof on BC Place is leaking. Teresa Trowsdale who was seated above the 10-yard line, says water was dripping on her shirt, and she had to sit sideways with her legs in the aisle. If she didn't, she says she would have been much wetter than she was. "I'm just … [Read more...]

Roof still rising on home costs

Home ownership in Canada became more expensive for the second straight quarter, but recent global market and economic turmoil could actually help keep a lid on expenses by keeping interest rates low, RBC Economics reported yesterday. During the second quarter of 2011, the proportion of pre-tax income required to service the costs of owning a home … [Read more...]