It makes you want to cry! Highway 1 accident spills cargo of pulp and wine all over road
The good news is no one was hurt in the accident. The bad news, a truck load of wine is now history. Highway 1, two kilometers west of Hope, was shut down for more than ten hours after two semis collided Wednesday night, spilling cargos of pulp and wine all over the highway. The accident happened at approximately 9 p.m....
COMMENT: B.C. government's double standard on electoral boundaries ill-advised
Long-time political watchers in B.C. will know what's meant by Gracie's finger. It was one of Canada's most blatant acts of political gerrymandering. In 1982, then Social Credit cabinet minister Grace McCarthy was suspected of using her influence to have her Little Mountain riding boundaries redrawn to include a sliver of a...
RCMP halt crime spree in Lower Mainland
Around 6 p.m. Jan. 5, the Richmond RCMP responded to a collision on Highway 99. Allegedly, the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision ran to a nearby home where he stabbed a resident and stole the resident’s car. The same night, at around 7 p.m., a man was withdrawing money from the automated teller machine...
UPDATE: Trust fund set up to help family of Surrey hockey mom
Anyone wanting to help the family of Julie Paskall, the Surrey hockey mom killed outside the rink in Newton on December 29, can now donate to a trust fund. Any money will be used to help the Paskall family and to assist with any additional expenses. Paskall is survived by a son, 16, two adult daughters and her husband, Al...
BC's top 10 most absurd 9-1-1 calls in 2013
In an effort to draw attention to the ongoing issue of 9-1-1 nuisance calls, E-Comm—the regional emergency communication centre for southwest B.C.—has released a list of 2013’s most absurd reasons to call the emergency line. Throughout the year 9-1-1 call-takers submitted examples of calls they received that do not meet the...
COMMENT: Five New Year's resolutions for B.C.'s politicians
It's that time of year when many of us make resolutions for the new year. Most of them are lofty goals towards self-improvement: quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more often are all among the popular ones. So in the spirit of the season, here are five ideas for B.C. politicians to consider as they set their resolutions for...
No winners in Friday's Lotto Max draw
The Lotto Max jackpot is once again increasing by the day after no winning ticket was purchased for Friday's (December 27) draw. The result is the next Jackpot draw, set for Friday, January 3, 2014, is estimated to be a whopping $46 Million. Two prizes of $241,997.40 in the LOTTO MAX 6/7+Bonus category for Friday December 27...
Calling all visitors to Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake — reservations open January 2
BC Parks wants to issue a notice to visitors near and far to start planning their trips to Berg Lake Trail and Bowron Lake canoe circuit as reservations to the two popular BC Parks destinations open for the 2014 season on January 2. Visitors should book their reservations through Discover Camping, BC Parks' camping reservation...
First Nation's grandmothers keep culture alive and prepare for future
Near Prince Rupert on B.C.’s North Coast, a group of grandmothers has been keeping Lax Kw’alaams children and youth connected to their culture and community, while giving them a voice in planning their futures. The Tsimshian elders call themselves Nagantsi’istk (Ancestors/Grandmothers) and act as positive role models who build...
CPP and Old Age Security rates changing in the new year
Employment and Social Development Canada announced Friday the benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) effective January 1, 2014. CPP benefits will increase by 0.9 percent for those already receiving CPP benefits. CPP benefits are revised once a year, in January, based on changes over a...
