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BC's German Ferries May Be Lemons
"Heavy fuel use, noise, vibration and air-sucking propellers said to be problems."So much for the Campbell Liberals' green agenda...
Ailing European bank tied to B.C. hospital projects
More trouble ahead for B.C. infrastructure projects?"The Munich-based company reported on Nov. 12 a wider-than- estimated third-quarter loss of 3.1 billion euros ($3.9 billion) after a 2.5 billion-euro goodwill writedown for Depfa Bank Plc. The company sought a 50... Citigroup to announce job cuts of up to 50,000: CNBC
Job market is engulfed in fire, and latest victim is city group employees.According to city group CEO Mr. Pandit, company is going to say goodbye to 50000 employee worldwide." Citigroup Inc CEO Pandit will announce... The Butchers Hook Boutique Opens in Victoria, BC
Victoria is chock full of great independent boutiques and Yates Street is home to a brand-new shopping destination: The Butchers Hook. The small, minimalist shop opened on October 21, 2008 and stocks great... Conservation Voters of B.C. Endorse Gregor Robertson
As voting day nears things are heating up. Not surprisingly the local green community is lining up behind Gregor Robertson. "(Victoria, BC) The Conservation Voters of BC (CVBC) announced its municipal... Baby P death sparks national child protection review in UK
The controversial case of baby P, a child who was brutally killed by its mother even after several visits by the British social services department, has scandalized Britain. Now a nationwide review has been launched to find problems with the department."A nationwide review of... 185 views | 1 comment | 5 recommendations
Canwest Global cuts local news on Vancouver Island
More bad news for local news gathering care of the Asper empire..."LOCAL TELEVISION IS TAKING A HIT TODAY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF 18 LAYOFFS AT CHEK-TV. AMONG THOSE LOSING THEIR JOBS IS GENERAL MANAGER RON EBERLE. ALSO LAID OFF ARE SOME ON AIR-PERSONNEL AND THE STATION’S... 506 views | 4 comments | 11 recommendations
British Men found guilty of baby's death
After a 17-month old baby was found dead and battered, two men have been found guilty of killing the child. The child's mother has already been found guilty."Two men have been found guilty of causing the death of a 17-month-old boy in north London. Jason Owen, 36, from... 168 views | 2 comments | 20 recommendations
George Cross for hero who's already got a Victoria Cross (That's his girlfrie...
I salute this guy for quick thinking, unselfishness and for surviving and being so very lucky that a piece of shratnel especial the small rod that shoots out of the top of the grenade when it explodes did not penitrate the backback as it travels... Canadian government faces suit over killer whales (Orcas)
It is about time that the Canadian Government is doing more to protect Killer Whales (Orcas). I just hope they don't go overboard and kill a whole whale watching industry at the same time.First it is very important...
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Lingerie links women to robbery
"HAMPTON - A woman from Hampton has been linked to a robbery that financed her underwear shopping spree, police said.Charlotte Hall, along with Anna Albecker, are believed to have profited from a robbery on June 1 in the Todd's Lane area of Hampton.According to an affidavit...273 views | 1 comment | 0 recommendations
Former Premier Glen Clark's Teenage Daughter Gets Newspaper Column
I recognized the name right away when I opened 24 Hours newspaper. Layne Clark. She looks a lot like her father, former British Columbia Premier Glen Clark, especially around the eyes. The first year student at Simon Fraser University has started writing a...Australia call up White for injured leg spinner McGain
Ausralian team think tank's strategy seems to be changing, the injury of McGain and replacement of him by a White,is clear signal that they want to explopit the spinning conditions of Indian pitches.The inclusion of...Wolves prefer fishing to hunting
For wolves in Canada it is eaiser to catch salmon than track deer so why not prefer to fish rather than hunt? " Wolves in western Canada prefer to fish for salmon when it is in season rather than hunt deer...978 views | 15 comments | 9 recommendations
Champions League venues announced
"The inaugural Champions League Twenty20 will be played in three venues, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, which will host the cricket extravaganza to be held from December 3-10, 2008, it was announced on Thursday. At a media event in Mumbai, Lalit Modi, Chairman, Champions...
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