April 19, 2024

Where to Drink Wine in South Beach

Whether you go for the sun-drenched beaches or the fantastic Art Deco design, you'll want to stay in South Beach for the cutting-edge food and great wines to be found all over town. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Transit south of the Fraser badly treated

The Mayor of Delta is none too happy with the service levels Translink provides her community or any area south of the Fraser. Lois Jackson says there needs to be a realistic look at sharing the load when it comes to paying for Translink services.  Jackson says solutions could include Delta going it alone for transit or perhaps a new South of … [Read more...]

South Africa Welcomes Newest Boutique Hotel

South Africa's newest boutique hotel offers a getaway for tourists and business travelers alike. Think oxygen therapy and pancakes. That's right. Read on. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Residents South of Fraser River still waiting for transit expansion

While the City of Vancouver pushes for a rapid transit line down Broadway, people south of the Fraser continue to wait for transit expansion. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says it is not a matter of Broadway rapid transit versus south of the Fraser expansion. Although Fassbender also admits people who live south of the Fraser are getting … [Read more...]

Rich Coleman wades in Abbotsford South controversy

The Deputy Premier is wading into an internal dispute over the BC Liberal nomination process in the riding of Abbotsford South. Rich Coleman says Abbotsford councillor Moe Gill didn't even want to run in the riding. "Moe Gill signed a letter that he sent to the party saying that he wanted to no longer run in Abbotsford South but wanted to run in … [Read more...]

Another shooting south of the Fraser

Surrey RCMP are investigating a shooting.  The lone victim was shot in the stomach near 86th Avenue and 156th Street. police have made no comment on his condition or whether the incident is gang related. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Twelve South introduces HiRise for MacBook stand, shipping now for $70

Hot on the heels of its HiRise for iMac release, the Mac-only accessory maker known as Twelve South is outing a similar riser for MacBook products. Engineered to hoist MacBooks from 11 to 15 inches up off of one's table, the HiRise for MacBook is a sleek, polished stand that serves a purpose much like the mStand from Rain Design. For avid MacBook … [Read more...]

South Fraser Perimeter Road protest

A group of Surrey residents opposed to the construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Road are planning to occupy a construction zone beneath the Patullo Bridge Saturday at 4:00pm. Organizer Imtiaz Ppopat says the group is concerned about a highway going through what he calls a residential area. "We have been opposing the South Perimeter Road from … [Read more...]

Affleck, Damon Head For The “South Pole”

Casey Affleck is attached to star while Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are set to produce the true story drama "Race to the South Pole" for Warner Bros. Pictures and Pearl Street says The Hollywood Reporter. The film will deal with the famed rivalry and race to the pole undertook by Scott and Amundsen in the early 1900's. British explorer Robert … [Read more...]

Surrey’s mayor says Translink’s 3 year plan falls short for South of the Fraser

The Mayor of Surrey says Translink's new three year plan falls short.  When asked if the transit plan is a disappointment when it comes to infrastructure needs for Surrey, Mayor Dianne Watts said.    "Well absolutely, when you look at 70-percent of the future growth of the region is coming South of the Fraser the infrastructure that … [Read more...]