Mayor Gregor Robertson has put the steps in motion to shut down at the Occupy Vancouver tent city. The mayor announced his decision after a woman in her 20s died from a suspected overdose at the Art Gallery site Saturday afternoon. He says the situation at the encampment has deteriorated, and he has directed the city manager to end the encampment … [Read more...]
Silver Standard says Pirquitas mill shut down
September 27, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO) said Tuesday its revising its estimates after the Pirquitas mill in Argentina was shut down due to gearbox failure.The Vancouver-based miner said silver guidance is being reduced to 7.3 million to 7.6 million ounces for 2011.In June, Silver Standard estimated silver production of 8.5 million … [Read more...]
Tear gas shut down hospital ORs during Vancouver riot
August 10, 2011 by
Sun business reporter Jenny Lee talks to Metro Vancouver women with businesses on the side, including an actress who runs a tea shop and a palliative care nurse who helps people care for their feet, ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Google Dictionary slams shut forever, world unsurprisingly at a loss for words
August 6, 2011 by
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'Toad blocks' shut down B.C. roads for migration
August 5, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Two rural roads in Chilliwack, B.C., will be closed for a few hours each day for the next two weeks to accommodate an annual wildlife migration -- of baby Western Toads. ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Downtown SkyTrain shut down by fire at Stadium Station
July 14, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content A fire at the Stadium SkyTrain station in Vancouver has shut down service between the Commercial/Broadway and Waterfront stations. TransLink says customers can transfer ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
