Monthly Archives: March, 2017

BC Liberal govt’s announcement about ‘modernizing’ B.C. taxi industry

British Columbia plans to introduce a series of improvements to help the taxi industry modernize and remain competitive in anticipation of ride-sharing services coming...

Saudi King arrives in Indonesia with 1,500 strong entourage for first state visit in 46 years

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The first Saudi monarch to visit Indonesia in nearly half a century arrived Wednesday to an elaborate official welcome and crowds...

Port Mann Bridge won’t break even until 2025

ROB SHAW (Vancouver Sun) VICTORIA — The money-losing Port Mann Bridge won’t start turning a profit until 2025 — eight years behind its original schedule,...

Peel Police arrest three males for drugs and firearm offences

Arrested:Gurjeet Mann, Jatinder Sandhar and Donovan Shah Peel – Investigators from the Peel Street Crime Gang Unit arrested three men for drug and firearm related offences. The...

India rejects extension on pulse imports in blow to Canada’s largest market

CALGARY — India has rejected a long-standing exemption on pest treatment for peas and lentils in a blow to Canada’s top export market for...

Bank of Canada holds interest rate, warns of ‘significant uncertainties’

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday and warned that it is keeping a watchful eye on...

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How to Safely Celebrate Easter and Passover

Though it may not be quite the same as past holidays, this Easter, Passover or any other event can still be filled with love,...

Magic Days Coming to Museum of Surrey

Surrey, BC – Lon Mandrake, magician, and son of the late famous Mandrake the Magician, will perform a little abracadabra at Museum of Surrey on...

TransLink completes modernization of 1980s-era SkyTrain technology

NEW WESTMINSTER: TransLink has replaced aging speakers and signs on the SkyTrain system by installing 280 new customer information screens and over 1,400 new...

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford Regional Hospital

SURREY – Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford Regional Hospital after evidence of transmission in a medicine unit. Four patients at Abbotsford Regional...