Former Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan is staying mum over rumours of a possible BC Liberal nomination bid in Vancouver-False Creek. Sullivan did drop a hint something will be announced soon, "Oh, I am really focused on the public salons and I am just working hard and I will be putting my mind to other things tomorrow and especially on Friday. I … [Read more...]
‘Super road’ looked at to replace viaducts
July 24, 2012 by
The Vancouver Board of Trade says while not all the details are in yet, it's not opposed to the demolition of the city's viaducts. Board of Trade CEO Iain Black says there are however, a number of concerns, "The Vancouver Board of Trade was presented with fairly preliminary materials and we do assume a comprehensive plan will be completed and … [Read more...]
Super Mario returns to Hastings Park
July 2, 2012 by
They call him "Super Mario..." Locally-trained jockey Mario Gutierrez has returned to Hastings Park. It's his first appearance on Canadian soil since his magical run at horse racing's Triple Crown. Gutierrez rode horse "I'll Have Another" to wins in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes , before injury forced the horse to retire before the … [Read more...]
Dix calls Clark’s citizens’ group a Super PAC
June 17, 2012 by
NDP Leader Adrian Dix is riding high in the polls lately, and he says he's going to continue his positive campaign ahead of next year's provincial election. He says he's not going to sink to the level of his rival, Liberal Premier Christy Clark, who has a citizens group working to get her elected. Dix goes so far as to call the group – headed … [Read more...]
Super Bowl- an eating event
February 5, 2012 by
According to president and c-e-o of the b-c restaurant association, Ian Tostenson, the super bowl is bigger than the grey cup and an away Stanley Cup game. Tostenson also said the Super Bowl in general is one of the largest food events of the year, next to Thanksgiving. Tostenson adds that sales are expected to increase by between one and two … [Read more...]
