Author Archives: Connor Denoon

Record high snow packs increase spring flood risks across BC

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Connor Denoon
Map detailing the Fraser River Watershed Region

The BC River Forecast Centre says record high snow packs in the upper Fraser and Nechako river basins have increased the likelihood of flooding along the two rivers. Snow packs in the upper Fraser basin are 52 per cent above … More →

Provincial government announces new forestry strategy

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Connor Denoon
BC Forest

The BC government released a new six point plan to help bolster the province’s forest industry. The new plan holds a primary focus on breaking into and cultivating Asian markets with the goal of promoting more wood buildings, expanding reforestation, … More →

BC keeps AAA credit rating

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Connor Denoon
Credit Agency Standard & Poor

British Columbia has held onto its AAA credit rating handed out by Standard & Poor’s, and Moody’s Investor Services. The agencies cite sound fiscal management, efforts to reduce debt, and trying to diversify the province’s economy as reasons for achieving … More →

Police trying to build timeline with new video in Van Diest murder

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Connor Denoon

RCMP released new video footage in hopes of building a timeline in the murder of Taylor Van Diest. The video shows 26-year-old Matthew Foerster cuffed, and being taken away by police. Investigators are hoping Foerster’s appearance will jog people’s memories, … More →

TransLink’s plan to increase fares halted by commissioner

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Connor Denoon
SkyTrain's Canada Line

TransLink will have to stop looking to their passengers to increase their revenue in 2013. A report by Commissioner Martin Crilly, the government overseer to the company, said administrative costs could be greatly cutback instead of placing the burden on … More →

BC movie theatres now eligible for liquor licenses

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Connor Denoon
Beers Available at Consession

Movie and live-event theatres across BC will now have the opportunity to apply for liquor licenses. Minister of Energy Rich Coleman made the announcement today in Victoria. The battle over licensing these venues has been ongoing since last year. Minister … More →

Instagram users worried about Facebook’s overbearing reach

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Connor Denoon
Instagram App Icon

Facebook took a new step into the world of photos and photo-sharing after it purchased the popular smartphone application Instagram. The announcement of the purchase was made this past Monday that it will cost Facebook $1-billion for the acquisition. Instagram … More →

Pedestrian finds body of homeless man in North Vancouver

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Connor Denoon

A pedestrian walking in North Vancouver made a startling discovery when they came across an unresponsive male lying under a blanket. The finding was made near Cotton Drive and Kennard Ave in a heavily bushed area about 20 feet from … More →

Yellow Media to close eight Canpages offices in BC, Alberta and Ontario

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Connor Denoon
Yellow Pages and Canpages logos

Montreal based Yellow Media announced yesterday that they will be closing eight of their Canpages offices in BC, Alberta and Ontario. The company says they are doing so in an effort to streamline operations and logistics of the corporation. Yellow … More →

Off-duty RCMP officer rescues 2-year old girl from submerged car

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Connor Denoon
Alyse's car, overturned in a ditch of Highway 17 in Delta

An off duty RCMP officer rescued a 2-year old girl from an upside down, partially submerged vehicle in Delta yesterday morning. The incident occurred when a 25-year old mother of two swerved off of Highway 17 trying to avoid a … More →