Firebells and fanfares on the streets of Grand Forks
A fanfare is bringing in the month of August in Grand Forks, a fanfare of fire trucks and firebells that is. This weekend the Grand Forks Fire Department is hosting "Firebells and Fanfare" event gathering of antique fire fighting apparatus from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Firebells started with the Victoria Fire Department,...
Man disguised as Darth Vader robs bank
A man dressed as the Star Wars antagonist Darth Vader robbed a bank in Setauket, New York. The robber was dressed in a character themed mask and blue cape. Armed with a hand gun, the robber stole an undetermined amount of cash from the Chase bank branch.The robber entered the bank saying that he was robbing it. Customers...
'Misleading' Burger King advert banned in the United Kingdom
An advert by fast food restaurant Burger King has been banned from British television over claims that it is misleading. The campaign for the new TenderCrisp chicken burger received two complaints over the fact that the burger appears significantly larger on the advert than in real life.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)...
Fire season underway in Southeast Fire Centre
To date the Southeast Fire Centre has had 44 fires, which have burned 75 hectares. Of these 44 fires, 31 were person caused and the rest were caused by lightning. A few fires of note this season include: the 39 hectare fire that occurred on April 26 in the Lake Enid area (west of Wilmer), the 13.5 hectare fire in Wardner on...
Canada announces $9 billion plan to purchase 65 F-35 fighters
Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay announced on Friday morning a 9 billion Canadian dollar plan to buy 65 F-35 fighters. It would be the largest military purchase in the history of Canada. "I'm convinced the F-35 is good for Canada, good for Canadians, good for the Forces and good for Canadian industry," said MacKay...
Weeds know no borders
International borders are invisible lines that humans have marked with fences and border crossing buildings. Invasive plants do not know anything about international boundaries. They don’t stop at the border and declare what they are doing and where they are going. In 2003 the Weeds Cross Borders Project became official.Two...
2010 worst year for Afghanistan since US invasion
The Afghanistan Rights Monitor (ARM), an Afghan human-rights group, stated yesterday that 2010 was the worst year in terms of violence for the country since US-led troops occupied the country in 2001.The ARM says that civilian deaths have risen and that Taliban insurgents have not been defeated despite a surge in troops in ...
Gaza Strip aid ship departs Greece, diverts to Egypt
he Amalthea, renamed the Hope for its mission as an aid ship carrying goods bound for the Gaza Strip, departed the Greek port of Lavrio yesterday, but is reportedly diverting away from its original destination and now plans to dock at the Egyptian port of el-Arish.The ship was chartered by Gaddafi International Charity and...
Markets and weather led to temporary mill closure
The recent two-week layoff at the International Forest Products (Interfor) Grand Forks mill was a result of a combination of poor market conditions and weather. While some maintenance functions continued since the shutdown that started on June 28, most of the workers have had an unplanned summer vacation. Because of the...
HEALTH: Beat the summer heat with handy tips
Temperatures are finally beginning to climb around B.C., and many of us will be heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. Interior Health wants to remind residents about the importance of being sun-smart and heat aware to stay safe and healthy this summer. Excessive sun and heat exposure can lead to heat-related illness...
