March 28, 2024

To drop them off or not drop them off at school on Monday?

He's not recommending it, but education minister George Abbott says parents can drop off their children at school next week if they have no other options. The minister says parents can be confident their kids "will be cared for and safe in schools." But at least one district isn't going that far. The Chilliwack school district has posted a notice … [Read more...]

B.C. to give smokers free nicotine drugs to help them kick the habit

When it comes to butting out, the B.C. government is leaving smokers with no excuses. Premier Christy Clark says that starting this Friday, nicotine replacement therapies such as patches or gum will be available for free, while Pharmacare will cover prescription drugs to help smokers kick the habit. To get the free drugs, participants must call … [Read more...]

Show them what you’ve got

Rick Faraci can hammer 50 nails in 48 seconds using only his hands. The feat, which Faraci displayed for producers of Canada’s Got Talent in Vancouver yesterday, is just part of his Tameshiwari act, or as he calls it, “the art of breaking stuff.” Faraci, who was wearing a green-stone necklace to honour his wife’s Maori heritage, said he was … [Read more...]

Kienan’s parents say thank you, police urge Randall Hopley to contact them

Thank you--that was the message from the parents of 3 year old Kienan Hebert today as they spoke alongside RCMP Corporal Dan Moskaluk in Sparwood. Kienan's father, Paul thanked the person who had his son for bringing Kienan back safely and to everyone who has supported the Hebert family. He said Keinan who was discovered missing Wednesday morning, … [Read more...]

Call them the twisted sisters

Vancouver twin sisters Jen and Sylvia Soska have taken the next step in their quest to break through in the testosterone-filled world of horror ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]