Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi, the controversial figure during the Commonweatlh Games (CWG) 2010 and CWG organizing committee chief, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on charges of cheating, conspiracy and corruption. His party also suspended him. Kalmadi reportedly conspired to favour a private firm in Switzerland by awarding contract at inflated cost [...]
Sathya Sai Baba, the revered Hindu Guru, who had a phenomenal following, including the high and mighty, across the globe, died in Puttaparthi, India, on Sunday, battling illness caused by a multi-organ failure for nearly a month. The 84-year-old Baba, whose clout ran far and wide with millions of followers but had more than his [...]
Pump Up: Tires that are under-inflated can increase your vehicle’s fuel consumption by up to four per cent. Properly inflated tires last longer and improve your fuel efficiency. It is important to measure the inflation level of your tires once a month, preferably when they are cold. Reduce Your Speed: You will use 20 per [...]
A local organizer for two upcoming events has reported a possible fraudulent attempt to attain funds through telephone soliciting. The organizer of Earthfest and the Fingerling Festival received one complaint of telephone solicitation for monetary funds in support of both events. Neither event is being promoted in this fashion. The two events are: [...]
Vancouver, BC Vancouver Career College is teaming up with BC Transplant to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. Starting April 18th, BC Transplant is launching a campaign to encourage more BC residents to show their support by signing up as an organ donor. This year, BC Transplant’s campaign centres on Eva Markvoort, [...]
Vancouver, BC – Submitting by-law amendments that restrict freedom of expression without adequate public consultation is a blow to democracy, according to NPA Councillor Suzanne Anton. Anton was commenting on the latest proposed revisions to the streets bylaw which will be coming to council tomorrow. City consultations have included the Chinese government, the Falun Gong [...]
In February 2004, the US Department of Transportation reported that motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause of death among young people aged 16 to 20 years. The actual number—more than 5,000 teen deaths per year—was high “no matter how … calculated (per 100,000,000 vehicle miles traveled by teens; per 100,000 licensed teen drivers; or [...]
Recently our Prime Minister (who I hope gets fired) imposed more Taxes on us…..the dreaded HST…..we now pay TAXES ON EVERYTHING, milk, bread butter, lettuce, every single item we buy or anything we have serviced gets a whopping 12% tax…..nice eh…………THANK CRIME MINISTER HARPER FOR THAT ONE…So if I can offer you any advice please [...]
The $1.89 menu at Wendy’s is only .99 cents in the states. Save your money and go south where the sun shines. This just doesn’t seem fair. The price of everything is up; I used to get double the amount of food. Five years ago…but my wages have not doubled. Worrying about bills taxes, hydro [...]
This year’s Vaisakhi in Vancouver was just so awesome! My family and I had a great time…thanks to all the organizers and people who attended. Harikat Saini Vancouver
