The Canada Border Services Agency says the customs officer who was shot yesterday remains in stable condition in hospital. In a statement the agency adds Lori Bowcock is on the road to recovery and surrounded by family. The agency says Peace Arch crossing will remain closed northbound for entry into Canada until Thursday morning at eight. It … [Read more...]
Update on Mission murder
October 9, 2012 by
Homicide investigators have confirmed the identity of a woman found dead in her Mission home last week. 47-year-old Muriel Anne Elaine Monk was discovered in her home in the 34-thousand block of Loughheed Highway last Thursday. An autopsy is set for today to determine cause of death. No suspects have been reported yet. Police are asking for help … [Read more...]
Fire survivors get update Friday
October 4, 2012 by
Employees at Ken Johnson Trucking will get an update Friday after Tuesday's massive blaze destroyed their Port Kells maintenance building. Ken Johnson says he has no plans to lay staff off. Johnson says despite the fire, operations continue as normal. He says considering the size of the explosion and fire it was a blessing no one was killed, … [Read more...]
Highway 1 update
September 23, 2012 by
Good news for those hoping to use Highway 1 near the Cape Horn Interchange. Project spokesman Greg Johnson says work wrapped up earlier than expected on a new overpass and lane closures have been lifted. "Thanks in no small part to drivers. Drivers stayed away this weekend and made our job that much easier and crews were able to complete a … [Read more...]
Apple releases OS X 10.8.2 update for Mountain Lion: Facebook integration, iMessage fixes and more
September 19, 2012 by
Looks like one major software update wasn't enough, as Apple is following its push of iOS 6 with OS X 10.8.2. Weighing in at 697.54MB, it's a pretty substantial update for Mountain Lion users, with that long-awaited Facebook integration chief among the changes. As Twitter presently operates within the OS, Facebook will now too enjoy single sign-on … [Read more...]
Financial update tomorrow
September 12, 2012 by
We'll get a snapshot of the provincial economy and the government's fiscal situation tomorrow morning. Finance Minister Mike de Jong will release the first quarterly report in Victoria. He's already signalled a drop in expected revenues from the natural gas sector. At last word, BC was on track for a deficit of about one billion dollars this … [Read more...]
Update expected soon on North Vancouver remains
August 20, 2012 by
We should learn more later this morning about human remains found over the weekend in North Vancouver. Homicide investigators have been in a wooded area behind a motel and restaurant on Curling Road since police were alerted Saturday. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has assumed control of the operation. No word yet on whether the victim … [Read more...]
T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus getting ICS today; Springboard update coming tomorrow
August 14, 2012 by
Our calendars no longer say July, but we'll forgive T-Mobile (and its partners) for a month-long delay. As expected, albeit a little late, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus for T-Mob can now be updated to Android 4.0 via the download in the source link. Moreover, the Springboard slate will get an Ice Cream Sandwich update of its own via an over-the-air push … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police provide update on Bakker location
August 3, 2012 by
People in abbotsford are greatly concerned about the arrival of notorious sex-tourist Don Bakker. The 48 year old Bakker preys on women and children. He's now out of custody and living in Abbotsford. Given the level of concern, police are now shedding more light on where Bakker is living. What they call his "residence location" falls within the … [Read more...]
Nexus 7 tablet now receiving Android 4.1.1 update
July 28, 2012 by
Android 4.1.1 just made itself available on the AOSP servers yesterday, and evidently it's wasting no time in heading towards the world's first Jelly Bean tablet. The ASUS-built Nexus 7 is now receiving the update -- a 12.6MB download that boosts the version number to 4.1.1. Our in-house unit isn't pulling down the new edition just yet (nor is our … [Read more...]
