Calgary Police sent to “Twitter Jail”
As floods ravage Alberta, Calgary Police attempt to keep in touch with worried citizens via “Twitter”, but are shut down as they exceed their “tweet limit”.
“Bairded” in his Lair
Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner’s House in London
Queen Wins at Ascot
Ladies day at Ascot: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is delighted as her Filly “Estimate” wins the Gold Cup: the first win in history for a reigning monarch.
Luxury Trumps Affordable
Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver’s high housing costs are driving out families and students.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
June 20th
Over 200 Ammo dump sites in B.C.
Canada’s Department of Defence reveals that unexploded ordnance, some dating back to WWI, could pose a threat in hundreds of locations, including tourist “Hot Spots”, in beautiful B.C.
Life’s Certainties: Dearth of Taxis
In spite of severe taxi shortages, Vancouver denies additional permits to suburban firms.
Harping on Free Trade
Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.
A Kinder Morgan dawns for B.C.?
Oil spill on Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline fuels pipeline debate
Godzilla Blockbuster films in B.C.
“Looks like the Stanley Cup Rioters got here first!”
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 