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 [...]
RCMP Crown Vic vehicle of choice for a number of law enforcement agencies Its the end of an era. The Ford Crown Victoria has been the cruiser of choice for a number of law enforcement agencies across North America, but in 2011, Ford discontinued the model. This week, in Prince George, the RCMP received two [...]
Quesnel grow op located at a property on Barkerville Highway Two men from the Lower Mainland have been arrested and charges have been recommended against both following a bust at a Quesnel grow op by RCMP on Friday, May 31. Along with making the arrests, Quesnel RCMP Drug Section also seized 700 pot plants that [...]
Maddy Scott disappeared from a party at Hogsback Lake Family and friends of Maddy Scott, a missing 20-year old woman, are desperate to find the young woman who disappeared from a party at a lake near Vanderhoof on May 28, 2011. On the evening of May 27, Maddy and a girlfriend were at a party [...]
Alexis Creek RCMP constable Krista Mangan determined to find home for one more puppy An Alexis Creek RCMP officer has put a lot of time and effort into helping a brood of seven abandoned puppies find homes. So far, she has secured six homes and is looking to place the last pup in a good [...]
Christy Clark’s government advises against approving Northern Gateway pipeline The table was set to reach a deal. For those who thought that Christy Clark’s government getting re-elected meant that the Northern Gateway pipeline was done and dusted, however, yesterday came as a rude awakening, as Environment Minister Terry Lake announced the Clark Government was filing [...]
BC gun amnesty program will prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands The BC RCMP along with police departments throughout BC have declared a province-wide gun amnesty throughout the month of June. The BC gun amnesty means that British Columbians will be able to safely dispose of unwanted firearms, be they documented or undocumented, [...]
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, [...]
Entertainment and media companies spending more on online entertainment Entertainment and media companies are investing more capital on digital and online entertainment services, according to a new study. Spending on digital and online services, particularly online entertainment, is up according to PwC Canada’s 14th annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook. While traditional media still command the most [...]
Canadian housing market show 0.6% growth The Canadian housing market has slowed its decline to 3.1 per cent year over year, with a 0.6 per cent increase in home sales last month, according to BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter, citing recent data from the Canadian Real Estate Association. Porter notes that since the implementation of new mortgage [...]
Men missing in the Kootenays identified as Stephen Thompson and Nicholas Hoefnagels Search and Rescue teams are scouring the Findlay Creek after two young men were reported missing on the morning of Sunday, June 9. Stephen Thompson of Canal Flats BC and Nicholas Hoefnagels of Carstairs AB are missing. The two missing men were reported [...]
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. [...]
Domestic abuse victim flees Edmonton to family in Ontario, suspect stopped in Manitoba An Edmonton area woman who fled to Ontario to escape domestic abuse was being followed by her alleged abusive ex-boyfriend, but RCMP in Manitoba have arrested the man. Kitscoty RCMP report police believe the suspect, Joshua Brockington, was gradually making his way [...]
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 [...]
Rob Ford has continually misstepped since being elected in 2010 By Terry Field As far as Toronto’s mayor is concerned the Toronto Star, the country’s largest newspaper, is simply out to get him, and he may be right about that, but for all the wrong reasons. Since being elected city mayor in 2010 based [...]
Mike Duffy and other senators do little or no reporting of expenses By Gregory Thomas Senator Mike Duffy certainly isn’t the first Ottawa politician to get some unwanted scrutiny from RCMP investigators. But unless politicians of all political stripes get serious about accountability soon, it’s certain that Duffy won’t be the last either. It’s [...]
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 [...]
Calgary musician Tanner James is ‘On the Road’ to Nashville Former Nix Dicksons frontman Tanner James has impulsively set off for Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a folk musician. Three weeks ago the 27-year-old musician quit his job. Two weeks ago he packed his bags and set out for Nashville. Tanner James doesn’t have any [...]
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
Emma-Lee and Peter Katz will perform in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia Toronto singer-songwriters Peter Katz and Emma-Lee will be joining each other on stage for a national tour from April 3 until May 8. The singer-songwriters will pass through Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Emma-Lee, who became a fan of Katz by listening to his [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New First Nations institutions will reform financial transactions By Frank Busch As transparency and accountability in First Nations have taken centre stage in the Canadian public eye, many politicians and decision makers on both sides are still grasping at age-old arguments over treaties and land claims. The question is; what do we do in the [...]
Judge orders money repaid to Poundmaker First Nation school A judge has sentenced the chief and seven members of the Poundmaker First Nation for stealing treaty land entitlement money. Chief Duane Antoine and his brother, former chief Teddy Antoine, of the Poundmaker First Nation were handed 20-month suspended sentences, and were ordered to pay back $2,500 they stole. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox died in 2003 Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco use to mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]
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 [...]
SnowDays Festival celebrates winter with a fun-filled month of new activities Beacon Staff Reporter The second annual SnowDays Festival of the Banff National Park will be held from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10 and it is time to grab skis, skates and scarves. The SnowDays festival will welcome visitors to celebrate the winter with a [...]
PURE Philanthropy attracts global fund-raising and social change strategists Beacon Staff Reporter Toronto will host PURE Philanthropy in February, bringing in some of big names in philanthropy for this unique summit-style conference. Speakers from Canada and the United States, including John Tory, Mallika Chopra (founder of Intent.com and daughter of Deepak Chopra), Hugh Evans (recently [...]
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