The Vancouver Canucks have signed Alex Burrows to a four-year, 18 million dollar deal. The 31-year old left winger collected 52 points last season, along with 90 penalty minutes. He also set a career high for most game-winning goals in a season at seven.. ranking 11th in the league in this category. Burrows signed with team in 2005 as a free … [Read more...]
10 Presidential Sites to See This Election Year
September 10, 2012 by
Don't know much (or anything) about presidential sites? Well, Kenneth Davis, author of Don't Know Much About the American Presidents picked 10 sites for us to see this election year, from boyhood homes to distilleries. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Music Therapy Ride gears up for another year
September 8, 2012 by
The 11th annual Music Therapy Ride, featuring several local - and not-so-local - celebrities is set for Saturday.And this year's event includes a destination change...Instead of riding from Vancouver to Whistler, bikers including 54-40 - the band celebrating its 30th anniversary - will travel to Harrison Hot Springs from Surrey.Sophie, Nick and … [Read more...]
Another high profile Liberal not running next year
September 4, 2012 by
Another big name Liberal says he's not going to run in the next BC election. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says after nearly 20 years in elected office, it's time to move on--he won't seek re-election next May. Lekstrom was one of the few "big names" left in the Christy Clark cabinet. Lekstrom says it's been an honour to serve the people … [Read more...]
BCTF declares “year of provincial action”
September 4, 2012 by
It's a new school year, but many old wounds remain between the teachers' union and the provincial government. Even before the opening bell rang, there was disagreement on the playground of Vancouver's Simon Fraser Elementary. Not between kids, but the Education Minister and president of the BC Teachers' Federation. George Abbott and Susan Lambert … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Bencze gets four year prison sentence
August 28, 2012 by
Former Global TV reporter Ron Bencze has been handed a four year prison term for sexually abusing a child. He earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault involving a young boy. The judge says he was disgusted by behaviour, and the only way to properly condemn the terrible act is through a federal sentence, and says the crown recommendation … [Read more...]
Salmon fishers to suffer a bad year
August 21, 2012 by
BC's sockeye salmon situation hasn't improved much since last week when commercial fishermen were told they will not likely be allowed to drop nets in the Fraser River this summer. The latest assessment from the Pacific Salmon Commission's Fraser River Panel shows numbers haven't changed from last week when the total return was estimated … [Read more...]
“47 Ronin” Delayed Nearly A Year
August 15, 2012 by
Universal has pushed back the Keanu Reeves-led 3D samurai action thriller "47 Ronin" from February 8th 2013 all the way to Christmas Day 2013 says Deadline. Originally slated for the end of this year, this second delay is due to the need for reshoots and additional visual effects work being required, however the London-based shoot has had to hold … [Read more...]
Missing 13 year old girl
August 6, 2012 by
Surrey RCMP are asking for help in finding a 13 year old girl. The family of Subeehah Buksh reported the girl missing on July 28th. She went missing from her home in Surrey--she was last seen at 4pm. Because of her age, and the amount of time she's been missing, police are concerned for her safety. Buksh is described as 5' 3" tall, 75 pounds with … [Read more...]
Ritz Paris to Close for Two Year Renovations (Plus, Where to Stay Instead)
July 30, 2012 by
The Ritz Paris's renovations are upon us—the hotel will close for the first time in 114 years as of tomorrow. The upgrades will be worth it, but we picked two other spots to book while we all wait. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
