Of the 137 people charged in connection with last year's Stanley Cup riot, just three remain on the run from authorities. Vancouver Police Constable Brian Montague says the trio is believed to be south of the border. "The first is a 21-year old from Idaho, the second is a 21-year old from Seattle and the other is a 20-year old from Vancouver, but … [Read more...]
South America’s Local Beer Scene
August 30, 2012 by
Craft beers are a trend the world over, and South America is jumping on the bandwagon. Moving beyond its award-winning wines, locals and visitors to the region are enjoying local brews. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Possible hit-and-run in South Surrey with cyclist
July 14, 2012 by
The RCMP in Surrey are looking for the driver of a dump truck after a possible hit-and-run with a cyclist. Sgt. Paul Reshaur says the woman was riding west along 16th Avenue at 180th Street, when a dump truck and trailer travelling in the same direction clipped her and sent her into the ditch. “The dump truck driver kept on driving. We're … [Read more...]
Twelve South launches redesigned BookBook for iPad and BookBook for iPhone cases
July 7, 2012 by
During a visit to Twelve South's headquarters earlier in the year, we learned that its heralded BookBook lines would be getting a refresh for the iPad and iPhone. Today, we're able to actually talk about 'em. Both products are getting a gentle facelift, and better still, both products are shipping immediately to those interested. The star of the … [Read more...]
SLS Hotel Opens in South Beach
June 20, 2012 by
An LA mainstay, the SLS Hotel has just swung its swank doors open in South Beach. And to celebrate the grand opening, they're offering a "Start Living Sexy" deal through October. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Opening the Book(Book) on Twelve South: between the covers of a Mac-exclusive accessory maker
May 24, 2012 by
The year is 2009. In history books, it'll widely be recognized as the year that most of America -- heck, the world -- would prefer to forget. Job after job was lost, bank after bank fell, and humanity as we knew it plunged into "the worst recession since the Great Depression." It's also the year that Palm attempted a comeback with webOS, and as it … [Read more...]
Paul Gauguin Cruises’s Deals on South Pacific Sailings and More
May 18, 2012 by
Need an excuse to cruise the South Pacific? Look no further. Paul Gauguin Cruises is offering amazing deals (one is just through Saturday, May 19!) on 7- to 14-night sailings in the region. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Wildfire burning south of Fort St. John
May 12, 2012 by
We already have activity on the wildfire front as crews battle a blaze just south of Fort St. John. Fire Information Officer Jill Chimko says gusting winds have the fire already pushing forty hectares in size. "We do have some homes in the area and that is the main focus for us right is structure protection we do have high confidence of success … [Read more...]
Two dead in avalanche south of Nelson
March 21, 2012 by
An avalanche has killed two people south of Nelson. Heli-skiers were caught up in a snowslide Wednesday morning in the Bonnington Mountain range. A man and a woman were killed. Officials say the avalanche ranked 3.5 out of a scale of 1 to 5. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
The Shelborne Reborn in South Beach
February 21, 2012 by
One of South Beach’s most iconic Art Deco gems has just emerged fresh from a facelift, with a multimillion dollar revamp that included an overhaul of the Shelborne South Beach’s guestrooms, ballroom, and lobby. Dating to 1940, the hotel’s architectural heritage has been carefully preserved, while allowing for upgrades to more … [Read more...]
