Vancouver city council will vote this week on a proposed 10-per-cent hikes on water and sewer rates. Councillor Raymond Louie says the hikes are needed because of upgrades to water and waste treatment facilities. "We made the decision as a region probably about 10 years ago now, to upgrade our water facilities and that's why the costs are going up … [Read more...]
Baby girl burned by hot water
November 28, 2011 by
A three-month-old Surrey baby was taken to hospital after she was scalded with hot water. Her mother was bathing her in the kitchen sink when police say the child flailed about and knocked the hot water tap. The water scalded her torso, giving her first- and second-degree burns. RCMP say it appears to have been an accident. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
A travel specialist is calling a new fee to enter the US by air or water a “sideswipe.”
October 24, 2011 by
A new fee on Canadians entering the United States by air or water is just another tax when there is already too many according to one travel expert. Brad Davies with Virtually There Travel says the $ 5.50 levy is yet another fee by government which seems to be trying to throttle the travel industry with "death by a thousand … [Read more...]
One year later, officials fully confident in White Rock water system
August 21, 2011 by
A White Rock city councillor says she has no concerns about a repeat of last August's contamination scare that had the city under a boil water advisory for almost two weeks. Mary-Wade Anderson says she's satisfied with the way the water crisis has been handled. She says everything that needs to be done by city contractor, Epcor, has … [Read more...]
Try the latest water sports craze on your next trip: stand-up paddling
August 12, 2011 by
Have you seen those people that look like they're walking on water as they glide along on a big surfboard? Especially on calm water, stand-up paddling (SUP) is easy for beginners to try—plus it's a great workout for your legs and core. Look for lessons and paddle board rentals anywhere there's water, from lakes and bays to rivers and … [Read more...]
