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Update: Burnaby apartment evacuated after two-alarm fire

News1130 Staff 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

A Burnaby apartment building at 8350 11th Avenue (near the Burnaby-New Westminster border) was evacuated this afternoon after a 2-alarm fire that started in a 2nd floor suite.

Has recession impacted men more than women?

Jill Drews 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

The latest recession seems to show there is still a big difference between the size of the pay-cheques taken home by men and women. An article in this week's Maclean's Magazine is exploring the dynamics of what's being called the "Man-cession."

Police credit bait car program for drop in car thefts during Olympics

Jim Goddard / Dean Recksiedler 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

Lower Mainland police say their Olympic Bait Car program deserves a gold medal. It appears crooks paid attention to police warnings that bait cars would be set up at Olympic 'park and ride' lots.

Two VPD officers injured during arrest on Commercial Drive

Jill Drews 11 Mar, 2010 0 2

A Vancouver man has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, after roughing up a couple of VPD officers near the Commercial Drive SkyTrain station Wednesday afternoon.

Where to see the Paralympic Torch in Vancouver this week

Jill Drews 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

The Paralympic torch is in Vancouver in preparation for Friday's Opening Ceremonies for the Paralympic Games. If you want to get into the spirit, we have all the details on where to see the torch, and how to be involved.

Local relief efforts raising money for Chilean earthquake victims

Scott Cassidy 11 Mar, 2010 0 0

The latest Chilean earthquake and aftershocks have caused the evacuation of many areas, impacting thousands of people. And Chileans living in Vancouver are holding a fundraiser to help their families in need.

Preventing your phone from dying at a bad time

Erin Loxam 11 Mar, 2010 0 1

It's one of the only things iPhones and Blackberries can't do... last more than a day or two without needing a re-charge. We're looking at some tips to keep you from killing the battery on your smart phone.

Effectiveness of flu vaccine being questioned

Tamara Slobogean 11 Mar, 2010 2 0

To get the shot, or not to get the shot? A new Canadian-made study is adding new fuel to the old debate over the effectiveness of the flu vaccine.

Dine Out Vancouver restaurant promotion gets underway in April

Jim Goddard 11 Mar, 2010 0 7

It's the perfect opportunity to try something new, and with over 200 restaurants offering three course meals for $18, $28 and $38, there is something for every budget.