Top golf gifts for dad on Fathers Day 2013 With Fathers Day 2013 landing this Sunday, you might be panicking on what to get dear old dad to show your appreciation for his endless patience, wisdom and chauffeur responsibilities. If he’s got a garage stuffed to the brim with macaroni masterpieces, power tools or BBQ accessories, [...]
Dene Tha’ First Nation, Alberta NDP calling for more safety measures after Apache pipeline spill The Dene Tha’ First Nation and Alberta NDP are questioning the effectiveness of safety measures after an Apache pipeline spill leaked approximately 57,000 barrels (9.5 million litres) of “produced water” in northern Alberta. The Dene Tha’ said they are worried that the spill [...]
Contentious Northern Gateway project not discussed at meeting Premiers Alison Redford and Christy Clark met in Kelowna Friday to announce they will be working together to grow their respective provinces’ economies and create jobs. But the two did not discuss the contentious issue of the Northern Gateway pipeline. “I think as we move forward, there’s [...]
Only 5-12 barrels of oil released onto ground near Merritt, BC from Trans Mountain pipeline Pipelines leak. Rail cars carrying crude oil derail. Tanker trucks overturn on highways. A hundred per cent guarantee against crude oil spills is impossible and British Columbians need to accept that fact. The miracle is that the means of transporting [...]
Apache pipeline spill near Zama City worries First Nation An Apache pipeline spill has leaked 59, 627 barrels (9.5 million litres) of “produced water” in northern Alberta. The incident occurred on a water pipeline about 20 kilometres northeast of Zama City, Alta., which is located just south of the border with the Northwest Territories. Apache Canada [...]
Shake-up of Alberta Health Services board will mean re-structuring AHS permanently Health Minister Fred Horne terminated the Alberta Health Services board of directors Wednesday morning after the board defied a ministerial directive and awarded over $3 million in bonuses to AHS executives. Horne called the board’s move unacceptable and “out of step with the government’s priorities”. [...]
By Dr. Paul Martiquet By Dr. Paul Martiquet In many ways, Canada is a world leader in effective tobacco control and many jurisdictions are devoting resources in an effort to reduce the high toll of unhealthy eating and a lack of physical activity on morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, far less attention is paid to [...]
History of sugar tied strongly to obesity By Dr. Paul Martiquet Obesity is a very serious and ongoing health issue but while we concern ourselves with the fact of obesity, we sometimes overlook the history of the problem. A BBC report from the United Kingdom identifies the 1960s as the turning point for what [...]
The origins of Canada Post in 18th century Lower Canada Canada Post has released a new stamp to commemorate 250 years in postal service. The new stamp celebrates the years since Great Britain created Lower Canada’s organized postal system in 1763. The stamp represents the Canada Post continued commitment to postal services in the country. [...]
Vancouver syphilis infection often associated with HIV infection Vancouver syphilis infection rates have risen to alarming levels and health officials are asking gay and bisexual men to be tested for the disease and to take extra precautions. Officials with Vancouver Coastal Health and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control are advising sexually active gay and bisexual males [...]
Health apps, virtual visits and remote monitoring examples of mobile health care Almost two out of three Canadians are using their handheld devices to access mobile health care for themselves and their loved ones, according to a new study. In its report, Making Care Mobile: Shifting perspectives on the virtualization of health care, international consultancy [...]
Making money makes the world a better place By Alan Marston Now that you have a purpose bigger than your desires, such as building and funding schools in third world countries, you need to get down to making money. Unfortunately, this is the stage where people often get lost in the weeds. Because, somehow, [...]
Witnesses to Burnaby shooting not cooperating with police RCMP are asking for the public’s help after a Burnaby shooting involving about 10 people put one man in hospital with serious injuries. The incident happened early Friday morning on the front patio of a restaurant in the 7600 block of Edmonds Street in southeast Burnaby. Police say a [...]
Road rage suspect punched a senior several times through the window Burnaby RCMP are searching for a man involved in a violent road rage incident. Mounties say the incident began at about 8:30 Sunday night on the Lougheed Highway, just east of the Vancouver-Burnaby boundary. They say the driver of a silver Toyota Echo was [...]
Contentious Northern Gateway project not discussed at meeting Premiers Alison Redford and Christy Clark met in Kelowna Friday to announce they will be working together to grow their respective provinces’ economies and create jobs. But the two did not discuss the contentious issue of the Northern Gateway pipeline. “I think as we move forward, there’s [...]
Shake-up of Alberta Health Services board will mean re-structuring AHS permanently Health Minister Fred Horne terminated the Alberta Health Services board of directors Wednesday morning after the board defied a ministerial directive and awarded over $3 million in bonuses to AHS executives. Horne called the board’s move unacceptable and “out of step with the government’s priorities”. [...]
Earl Silverman committed suicide Friday in Calgary In the end, Earl Silverman lived for nothing and died for something, the way he wanted it, I guess. That was always his tag signature at the end of emails: Live for nothing; die for something. Those emails were sent to comfort male victims of domestic violence, to [...]
Canadian job market is flush with permanent and summer jobs, paid internships Students are ramping up efforts to get into the Canadian job market this summer. The Canadian job market took in 54,000 more youths in May compared to April this year, according to the Canadian Labour Force Survey. The growth in youth employment is [...]
The secrets to Canadian entrepreneurs’ success Canadian entrepreneurs are passionate about their business and love being their own boss. These are the top two reasons why entrepreneurs run their own business, says the Psychology of Business Owners Report by BMO. BMO’s report is part of a series which looks at personal finance, investments and behaviours among [...]
The secrets to Canadian entrepreneurs’ success Canadian entrepreneurs are passionate about their business and love being their own boss. These are the top two reasons why entrepreneurs run their own business, says the Psychology of Business Owners Report by BMO. BMO’s report is part of a series which looks at personal finance, investments and behaviours among [...]
The origins of Canada Post in 18th century Lower Canada Canada Post has released a new stamp to commemorate 250 years in postal service. The new stamp celebrates the years since Great Britain created Lower Canada’s organized postal system in 1763. The stamp represents the Canada Post continued commitment to postal services in the country. [...]
Student debt is fast becoming a public policy crisis Federal student debt in Canada has now exceeded $15 billion, not including the $5 to $8 billion in credit card debts, line of credits and provincial loans, and it continues to climb nearly $1 million per day, according to the Canadian Federation of Students. The class of 2013 are [...]
Canada should concentrate on training its own citizens, not using temporary foreign workers Canada has become too dependent on the temporary foreign workers program and has failed to address the lack of skilled workers through domestic-made solutions, says a new report into foreign workers in Canada. Kevin McQuillan, the author of All The Workers We [...]
How could AHS board award senior executives performance bonuses, if AHS has failed to meet any of its own targets? By Robert Gerst, Troy Media Last Wednesday, Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Fred Horne fired the board of directors of Alberta Health Services (AHS board), including the newly-appointed Chair, and presumed saviour of the system, [...]
Plagiarist Margaret Wente not fit to comment on ethics S’cuse me! We ex-journalists are permitted to do whatever we like! And if Prime Minister Thomas Mulcair wants to appoint me to the Senate, I’m taking the job! The same thing goes for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if he makes the offer, if you must know. But then, I [...]
After Brent Rathgeber’s surprise defection from the federal PC caucus, what’s next? By David Climenhaga So, for his next act, does Brent Rathgeber plan to take up the Wildrose banner and challenge Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk in the Edmonton-Castle Downs riding? Or will he re-emerge as one of Alison Redford’s PCs, as others are [...]
Former Surrey MLA Dave Hayer will run for federal PCs in 2015 Former MLA for Surrey Dave Hayer is planning to run for election for the Progressive Conservative party in the proposed Cloverdale-West Langley federal riding in 2015. “Today I am announcing my intention to contest the proposed federal riding of Cloverdale-West Langley for the [...]
IntegrityBC want Liberal Party staff raises reversed IntegrityBC is calling to attention the Liberal Party staff raises approved for top executives of the BC government. They say the increases should be reversed and be put under review by an independent committee. “In only one week, the BC Liberal party managed to mug senior citizens confined [...]
Public trust in Stephen Harper broken Thirteen per cent. That’s how low Stephen Harper has fallen during the past month’s unfolding of the Senate expenses — Mike Duffy payoff/Nigel Wright cheque — escapade. Only 13 per cent of Canadians say they trust Stephen Harper to lead the country. Only 13 per cent of Canadians think he makes [...]
Adam Johnson joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2013/2014 season The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has named Alberta native Adam Johnson as their Resident Conductor for the 2013/2014 season. Johnson comes to the CPO as part the Canada Council for the Arts’ Residencies for Composers and Conductors grant program, which provides matching grants to Canadian professional [...]
Surrey Intensive program prepares young talents for a career in musical theatre The Arts Club Musical Theatre Intensive is inviting all youth aged 12 to 16 years old to apply for its Surrey Intensive program for two weeks of musical theatre education from July 2-12 at the Surrey Arts Centre. Participants will join the ranks of [...]
Surrey Intensive program prepares young talents for a career in musical theatre The Arts Club Musical Theatre Intensive is inviting all youth aged 12 to 16 years old to apply for its Surrey Intensive program for two weeks of musical theatre education from July 2-12 at the Surrey Arts Centre. Participants will join the ranks of [...]
Weigh the short and long term costs when deciding to rent or buy a house Sparking a debate on whether it’s wiser to rent or buy a house, Canada’s home prices are only moderately expensive compared to rental prices, says a report by BMO Economics. The report comes in response to an earlier report from [...]
Falls from windows and balconies are sadly common Parents and guardians of young children are being warned to avoid falls from windows and balconies by keep windows and doors closed for safety. Concerns have been raised following 29 cases of children who were taken to hospital after falls from windows in 2012, and similar accidents [...]
Johnny Depp voted most difficult to introduce to Dad, while dads fear Shrek Dads are less worried about Johnny Depp than Shrek being introduced to them on Father’s Day, according to a survey by Cineplex Entertainment. When asked to take a pick among Hollywood’s leading men, 30 per cent picked Johnny Depp to be the [...]
Housing remains a major problem for First Nations communities Building a strong economy for First Nations communities means developing housing and community infrastructure projects, according to a report by the Royal Bank of Canada. A Chosen Journey: RBC Aboriginal Partnership Report was released recently by RBC. “Housing remains a critical infrastructure issue for many First Nations [...]
Tahltan Nation reminds BC premier of electoral promises The Central Council of Tahltan Nation is calling on BC Premier Christy Clark to fulfill her election promise to protect Northwest BC’s Sacred Headwaters of the Klappan. The announcement comes in the wake of the federal government’s approval to handover environmental assessment duties to BC’s Environmental Assessment [...]
Corporations are discovering that First Nations are ready to do business By Frank Busch Most, if not all, Canadian large-scale resource development projects are situated on or pass through the traditional territories of First Nations. In fact, in B.C., most of these territories remain subject to Aboriginal land claims. That fact was a recurring [...]
Discharge plan also promises better admission and follow-up care The Vancouver General Hospital (VCH) is implementing a new care model, which promising its patients an easier time during admission and a discharge plan, plus help in arranging follow-up appointments. A part of its new iCare/Ideal Transition Home (ITH) model, discharged patients will receive the “My [...]
History of sugar tied strongly to obesity By Dr. Paul Martiquet Obesity is a very serious and ongoing health issue but while we concern ourselves with the fact of obesity, we sometimes overlook the history of the problem. A BBC report from the United Kingdom identifies the 1960s as the turning point for what [...]
Instrument sanitizers work 24/7 behind the scenes 140 instrument sanitizers at Vancouver General Hospital are working around the clock to keep surgical instruments at the ready for life-saving operations. The Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD), the third largest in the world, cleans surgical instruments used in the hospital’s operating rooms as well as other community [...]
Hindu chariot parade celebrates Hindu festival in Greater Vancouver A Hindu chariot parade will run across Burnaby roads on August 9. Parade organizers the Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society (AMTHS) is inviting the public to participate in the event which will run a few hours. The Hindu chariot parade is part of AMTHS’ Annual Ther [...]
Newton Community Festival and Open Doors partner for family fun on June 22 The City of Surrey, in partnership with Doors Open Surrey, presents the 18th annual Newton Community Festival on June 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Newton Community Festival is spread across 30 venues between city centre and Newton, admission is free. [...]
Surrey Party for the Planet is BC’s biggest celebration for Earth Day Surrey styles itself as a green city and to prove it takes environmental protection seriously, it will be hosting the huge Surrey Party for the Planet on Saturday. In celebration of Earth Day, Surrey will kick off its free-for-all Surrey Party for the Planet [...]
