Olympic Torch arrives delayed but safe on Canadian soil

Live on CBC News this morning, cameras have been covering the Olympic Torch's arrival by airplane from Greece and it's lighting ceremony here, in Victoria, BC.  " "The Olympic flame for...

Taylor Mitchell: 19 Year Old Woman Attacked & Killed By 2 Coyotes

Looking through the news during a cup of coffee this morning, I came across this news story of a coyote attack. I really dislike sharing bad news, however this story is one that should be shared.  ...

Criminization of the Smoker: Patio Smoking Bans in North America

“The provincial government is contemplating a smoking ban on restaurant and bar patios and in vehicles carrying minors.  New anti-tobacco legislation, expected to be introduced later this fall, would also set new limits on how close people smoking can be to public...

H1N1 Vaccinations begin in Canada! What are you going to do?

As H1N1 Vaccinations begin in Canada this morning, I am sure I am not the only person out there who may be slightly skeptical about this mass call for inoculations. Personally, I will not go running out to be the first to get my shots this morning. I am working on the good...

Glenrosa and Rose Valley Fires contained -Terrace Mtn Evac Order

The Updates continue hereThe evacuation orders for Glenrosa and Rose Valley have been revoked.  Those two fires are now 100% contained.  Last reports indicate that it is now raining heavily in Kelowna,...

Raging BC Wildfire - Okanagan - Forces 5000 to Flee

Fire Crews were battling a quick spreading forest fire West of Kelowna, British Columbia.  Kelowna is in the Okanagan region, a region rich of tourism and recreational activity. The fire, which covered...

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