Author Archives: Rick Chung

Rick Chung is an intrepid twenty-something broadcasting student, video journalist, cinema aficionado, funky music loving concert goer, and social media enthusiast from Vancouver as well as an online arts and entertainment vulture with a fondness for all things pop culture.

Wednesday, Oct. 6 Morning News: Bella Coola Flooding, Migrant Ship and Plane Search

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Rick Chung

Evolution 107.9 reporter Alwena Shirley has your morning major news update at 7am for October 6. Crews are working around the clock to fix the washouts on a highway linking the B.C. interior with the town of Bella Coola. The Canada border … More →

Seminar for Caring for Patients with Dementia

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Rick Chung

Caregivers are being advised as to how they can ease the pain of dementia at a Vancouver seminar this morning. Evolution 107.9′s Brenna Temple has the story. Listen: Download (0:35)

Tuesday, Oct. 5 Morning Sports: Canucks Day, Brendan Morrison, and MNF

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Rick Chung

Evolution 107.9 reporter Christine Tam has your major sports update for Oct. 5, 2010. The Canucks held their 40th anniversary day yesterday in Downtown Vancouver. After the Canucks released Brendan Morrison from a professional tryout, he has agreed to terms on … More →

Tuesday, Oct. 5 Morning News: B.C. Flooding, Protest Arrests, and Nisga’a Treaty

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Rick Chung

Evolution 107.9 reporter Alwena Shirley has your major news update for Tuesday, Oct. 5. After heavy flooding last week, the B.C. government is scrambling to set up a portable diking system to protect the bella coola valley as another rainstorm approaches. … More →

Canucks Celebration Turns into Bike Lane Debate

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rick Chung

At the Canucks 40th anniversary ceremony at City Hall, Mayor Gregor Robertson said it’s likely Hornby business will profit off bike lanes. Brenna Temple has the story. Listen: Download (0:37)

Nisga’a Chief Goes to BC Supreme Court

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rick Chung

The Nisga’a chief is fighting to change a controversial treaty in BC Supreme court today. Evolution 107.9 reporter Brenna Temple has the story. Listen: Download (0:37)

Monday, Oct. 4 Morning News: Salmon Spawning, Marijuana Smuggling, and Family Soldiers

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rick Chung

Evolution 107.9 reporter Alwena Shirley has the top stories for today at 11am. Thousands of people jammed roads leading to the adams river, East of Kamloops over the weekend in hopes of catching millions of sockeye salmon returning to spawn. A Florida man … More →

Monday, Oct. 4 Morning Sports: Canucks Anniversary and the Commonwealth Games

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rick Chung

Evolution 107.9 reporter Christine Tam kicks off the week with your sports update at 10am on October 4. Mayor Robertsonwill lead a celebration for the Vancouver Canuck’s 40th anniversary today at City Hall at noon. The Canucks also cut Brendan Morrison from … More →

Monday, Oct. 4 Morning News: Nisga’a Trial, Salmon Spawning, and Earthquake in Japan

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Rick Chung

Evolution 107.9 reporter Alwena Shirley kicks off the week with the top stories at 9am. The Nisga’a chief is at B.C. Supreme court today. Thousands of people jammed roads leading to the adams river, east of kamloops, over the weekend … More →