More than 5,000 people are expected to take part in this afternoon's "Walk for Peace." This year marks the event's 30th anniversary. It began in 1982 -- at the height of the nuclear arms race. More than 160 groups came together for a walk from Kitsilano to Sunset beach. "The first year, 35,000 people showed up to deal with the escalating nuclear … [Read more...]
12 years in prison for home invasion and rape
June 22, 2012 by
A Burnaby man who raped a woman during a home invasion nearly five years ago has been sentenced to twelve years in prison, but once time served is factored in, it works out to less than half that time. Justin Derek rao took part in the gang-rape during a violent December, 2008 break-in. At his trial, his brother, Daniel, testified he was the one … [Read more...]
University researchers develop 50 gigapixel camera, hope it hits the mainstream in five years
June 21, 2012 by
Gigapixel cameras aren't exactly hot-off-the-presses, but a few wizards at Duke and the University of Arizona may be close to getting that sort of technology into your future point-and-shoot. Reportedly, electrical engineers with gobs of free time and an imagination the size of Coach K's ego have managed to synchronize 98 minuscule cameras in a … [Read more...]
Fare evaders can avoid paying fine for years if they take it to court
May 13, 2012 by
We've all heard the transportation minister say under new legislation, drivers with unpaid transit fines won't be able to renew their licence and vehicle registration. What Blair Lekstrom didn't say is that if you decide to contest the ticket, you "can" still renew your vehicle insurance. Get a $ 173 transit violation ticket and you've got 30 days … [Read more...]
Visit the Newseum in Washington, DC for a look at campaign coverage through the years
April 18, 2012 by
In this election year, head to the Newseum in Washington, DC for a look at media’s role in presidential campaigns. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Over the last 5 years what the Translink board makes in pay has absolutely skyrocketed.
April 17, 2012 by
The cost of the Translink board of directors has skyrocketed over the last five years going up hundreds of thousands of dollars. Back in 2007 the total renumeration for the Translink board was $ 126,000. When the provincial government overhauled the board the following year that's when the costs started to spike. The latest … [Read more...]
Vancouver bookstore chain turns a page after 32 years
March 16, 2012 by
Vancouver’s arts community is grieving the loss of another beloved institution, this time in the form of independent retailer Book Warehouse. The local chain of bookstores announced Thursday all its locations will be closing in the next few months. But unlike the untimely demise of the Playhouse Theatre last week, Book Warehouse founder Sharman … [Read more...]
Fatal hit-and-run driver sentenced to four years in prison
March 15, 2012 by
The family of an elderly couple killed by a hit-and-run driver in Surrey nearly four years ago has a mixed reaction to Thursday’s sentencing of Ravinder Binning. The man who killed Dilbag and Bakshish Badh in 2008 has been sentenced to four years in prison and been banned from driving for 10 years. Varinder Badh, who was in the car with her … [Read more...]
Parents plead for help three years after son’s murder
March 7, 2012 by
For John and Silvana Dodd, a parent’s worst nightmare came true when they had to remove their son from life support three years ago Tuesday. Steven Dodd was shot dead while at a “crack shack” near 130th Street and 108th Avenue in Surrey, police said. His parents made the decision to take their 27-year-old son off life support a week … [Read more...]
