So, it’s not just the balmy weather outside that’s worrying Olympic officials….there’s a lot of hand wringing going on about the indoors too. Technicians are hoping their state of the art systems can cope with Vancouver’s high humidity levels, especially when venues like the Richmond Oval are full of spectators. One curling manager says it’s gonna be a real test to keep and maintain ideal ice conditions during the games.
More troubles for Toyota….this time it’s the Prius that’s the problem. There’ve been more than 100 complaints in the U.S. and Japan about brake problems with the gas-electric hybrid. The Prius is not part of the recall of other Toyota vehicles that have sticky gas pedal problems.
They don’t forget. A 74 year old Ontario woman is sitting in a U.S. jail….because of a drug warrant issued 30 years ago. Homenella Cole of Hamilton was trying to cross the border into New York state yesterday when, U.S. officials found she had an outstanding warrant dating back to 1980. New York State police are now trying to make sure she faces the long outstanding charge of pot possession with the intent to sell.
Do they stay, or do they go? Defence experts say Ottawa needs to answer than question on whether Canadian troops should stay and help in rebuilding Haiti. Right now there are about a thousand troops on hand helping out…but, they’re all scheduled to be deployed to Afghanistan later this year. But, some defence experts say the Canucks should stay, since social unrest and gang violence will likely increase…and there services will be needed.
The trial of a Pennsylvania dog groomer charged with animal cruelty has started. 35 year old Holly Crawford is charged for giving kittens ear and neck piercings and marketing them online as so called, “gothic cats.” Prosecutors say she inflicted pain on the cats to make money.
So, oddsmakers have come out with a few Oscar predictions already. Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock are the early faves to win an Academy Award in the top acting categories. “Avatar” is considered the fave among the 10 nominees for best picture. The awards by the way will get handed out March 7th.
Cindy Klassen may be going for gold in Vancouver, but she won’t be helping MTS pitch any new cellphones, t.v. or internet packages while she’s at the games. MTS has been told to “blank out” all ads related to the speedskater for the duration of the Olympics, because they’re not an official game sponsor. A company spokesperson says there won’t be any new ads with Klassen during the games…but he says there are no plans to reduce or eliminate any current ads either.
A fixture of the downtown restaurant scene, is closing its doors. The Pizza Hut on the corner of Donald and York is now gone. A spokesperson says the closure was not a sign of troubles times for the company…rather a decision to not renew the lease on the building. Apparently, Pizza Hut will soon be opening other new location’s around town.
