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Flu Season Begins

November 2, 2012, 8:57 pm
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Flu clinics are now open throughout the province and those people considered to be 'at risk' are encouraged to get in line.

This is the first year all healthy children between six months and five years will be eligible to be vaccinated for free.

Each year youngsters are among those most severely affected by complications from the flu because their immune systems are still developing.

Provincial Health Officer Doctor Perry Kendall says right now there's very little flu activity.

More than two-thousand community pharmacists in BC are also authorized to provide the flu vaccine.

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UPDATE: Explosive Device Confirmed on Skytrain Line

November 2, 2012, 9:02 pm
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Transit Police confirm it was an explosive device found on the Skytrain tracks Friday afternoon in Surrey.

The RCMP Explosives Device Unit has determined it was an explosive device attached to three empty cannisters.

It was spotted on the guideway track by a passenger on the Skytrain between Scott Road and Gateway Stations around two Friday afternoon.

Transit Police spokesperson Anne Drennan says she doesn't know how much damage could have been done had it gone off.

The rest of the Skytrain line is being checked and Drennan says all measures taken will be reviewed.

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UPDATED: Metrotown and Gilmore Skytrain Stations suspicious objects not explosives

November 2, 2012, 9:06 pm
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The device found at the Metrotown Skytrain Station was not an explosive device.          

“It was found to be a length of plastic drainage pipe.  It had a length of rolled, heavy gage plastic inside and metal caps on the ends of the pipe," said Transit Police Spokesperson Anne Drennan.

There will still be an increased Transit Police presence as officers spend the night sweeping all Translink properties.

Metrotown Station was shut down for several hours as the Bomb Squad investigated the device found outside the East entrance just after 8pm Friday night.  It has since been re-opened.

Drennan says there was also a suspicious device reported at Gilmore Station, but it turned out to be a paint can.

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FVRD wants to be involved in toxic ash investigation

November 2, 2012, 11:35 pm
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The Fraser Valley Regional District wants to be "in the chair" with the Environment Minister in the investigation into toxic ash.  

FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz says they have written Terry Lake to request intervener status in the investigation.

"We formally requested to the terms of reference for his investigation into fly ash testing irregularities found at Metro's Burnaby incinerator. We did that because we have now learned that toxic ash has been dumped in the Cache Creek landfill going back as far as November 2010."

With test results on ash in the Cache Creek landfill failing hazardous waste regulations, Gaetz says Metro Vancouver can't be trusted on the issue anymore.

She also downplays any claims the weather in Cache Creek may be a factor in levels detected, saying instead evidence is building waste to energy incinerators are not green.

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Man dies after being hit by train

November 3, 2012, 3:47 am
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A man is dead after being struck by a train in Chilliwack just after 11pm Friday night.

RCMP Sgt. Dave Eidet says investigators are looking into the situation, but it's believed the man tried to beat the train.

"The coroner, CN police and RCMP are working together to investigate this matter."

Eidet says it's never a good idea to try and beat a train whether you're on foot or in the car. 

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Kinder Morgan holds first information session on pipeline expansion

November 4, 2012, 12:38 am
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Over twenty people attended the first of several information sessions on Kinder Morgan's proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project Saturday evening.

Sven Biggs with Tanker Free BC says many were there to raise concerns about the project.

"There was a form from the company people were encouraged to fill out, but really the only message back from the company is that they were going to do their very best to mitigate any environmental damage that their project might do."

Kinder Morgan wants to twin the existing pipeline carrying oil from Alberta to BC.

The next open house is at scheduled for the Belcarra’s Municipal Hall on Tuesday, November 6th.

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Fingers crossed for free trade deal with India

November 4, 2012, 10:49 am
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The Chief Executive of the Surrey Board of Trade is hopeful Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip to India results in a free trade deal -- but is realistic about the chances of that happening.

Anita Huberman says a free trade deal with India would be a big boost for businesses in Surrey and the Lower Mainland.

Whether Harper can get a deal done in such a short time though remains uncertain.

"I think the economic potential is so huge that I'm quite supportive of the prime minister going, but you can only get so much done in six days."

Harper hopes to set up a deal that would triple the two-way trade totals between the countries from the current five-billion dollars a year to approximately 15 billion by 2015.

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Additional cameras may be installed on skytrain line following bomb scare

November 4, 2012, 5:22 pm
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Transit Police still don't have a suspect in relation to Friday's bomb scare.

Spokesperson Anne Drennan says her force has received tips but there is yet to be a break in the investigation.

She says going forward, signs could be placed to warn riders to watch out for suspicious items.

Installing additional cameras is also on the table.

Despite the explosive found near the tracks in Surrey on Friday, she says there hasn't been a noticeable change in ridership.

 

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Another giraffe at the Greater Vancouver Zoo dead

November 4, 2012, 5:49 pm
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A 12 year old giraffe at the Greater Vancouver Zoo has died.

General Manager Jody Henderson says Jafari was found dead in his heated barn about 7:30 this morning by animal care staff.

Henderson says it's a complete shock.

"I mean, Jafari was extremely healthy, had no previous conditions whatsoever."

A necropsy is beind done to determine how he died.

Jafari is the third giraffe at the zoo to die within the last year.

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HEU won't talk about strike action at Biennial Convention

November 4, 2012, 10:36 pm
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More than six hundred and fifty delegates are gathering this week for the Hostpial Employees' Union Biennial Convention.

Bonnie Pearson with the union says decisions about what possible strike action could look like and when it could happen, if at all, are not decisions that will be made at the convention.


"But I can tell you that the energy that vote has brought to the organization is pretty tremendous, and you know, we have strike votes in facilities, we have strike votes in community health, we have strike votes in community social services, so people are wondering what's going on and they're pretty energized around and resolute in getting fair and equitable collective agreements."earson with the union says decisions about what possible strike action could look like and when it could happen, if at all, are not decisions that will be made at the convention.

Forty six thousand health care workers with the multi-union Facilities Bargaining Association have voted ninety six percent in favour of strike action, most are with the HEU.

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Driver flees after hitting Pedestrian in Burnaby

November 4, 2012, 11:14 pm
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A pedestrian suffered a broken leg and ribs after being hit by a car in Burnaby Sunday evening.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Steve Crawford says the driver took off.

"We certainly ask the driver now they've had a chance to catch their breath to contact the Burnaby RCMP so we can get this matter dealt with."

Crawford is asking anyone with information to call police.

The driver had a black Acura or Honda with a New Driver decal on the back. 

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BC Pot Activist predicts mixed results for U-S legalization vote

November 4, 2012, 11:21 pm
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Marijuana activist Jodie Emery is predicting Washington State will vote in favour of legalizing pot.

In addition to casting their ballots for President, voters in that state, Oregon and Colorado will vote Tuesday on whether to legalize and regulate pot.

"Well, I think Washington State will pass.  The public and political support is very mainstream, so that's very much in its favour.  Colorado is going to be close, Oregon is not likely to pass."

But, Emery says it sends a message to the United States Federal Government the people want legalization.

She claims polls south of the border show a similar result.

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Increased Transit Police presence during commute doesn't worry riders

November 5, 2012, 1:24 am
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An increased Transit Police presence will be watching over the Skytrain line during the first morning commute since an explosive was found on Surrey tracks Friday.

Transit Police Spokesperson Anne Drennan says the extra uniformed presence will carry on through the week as the investigation continues.

"As well, there will be continued site sweeps, into the week."

Drennan says the increased police presence isn’t expected to slow down those going to work, adding it might actually increase efficiency.

Many transit riders are confident their commute won't be held up this week.

Most don’t seem to be all that scared by last week's bomb scare.

"Hopefully it won't happen again. It shows that they are kind of keeping an eye on things and able to keep the Skytrain safe. This is my only way to commute so it is what it is. We pay people to take care of us and look after us and make sure we're safe and I know these people are confident and I trust they are doing their jobs."

Transit Police continue to receive tips as they investigate the explosive device found Friday, but there are no suspects at this point.

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Granville 7 screens last film before closing

November 5, 2012, 1:30 am
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Dozens of people lined up to see one last film at the Granville 7 Cinema before the curtain falls for good.

Granville Street used to be known as theatre row.  Granville 7, the last one remaining, is shutting down because it's too costly to upgrade the facility.

Patrons are disappointed to see it go.

"I think it's sad, I mean it was the last theatre on theatre row.  It was one of my reasons for coming back down to the 800 block of Granville.”

“There’s lots of nostalgia. It’s bitter sweet seeing it comes to an end but at the same time seeing everybody else move onto what else they can do."

The theatre was home to many film festivals, including the yearly Vancouver International Film Festival, and independent movie screenings.

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Missing man in Surrey

November 5, 2012, 4:13 am
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Surrey RCMP are asking for public help in finding a 57-year-old man who has gone missing from his home in the 1-0-800 block 132-a Street.

Donald James Verpy was last seen at 8 last night.

He may become disoriented because of an injury he suffered in a motor vehicle crash.

Donald Verpy is caucasian, 5-feet 10-inches tall, weighs 230-pounds, has grey/white hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket with a white stripe on the sleeve, beige t-shirt, blue jeans, a dark-coloured baseball cap, and may also have a green duffle bag with him.

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Victoria has best public potty in Canada

November 6, 2012, 11:02 am
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Canada's best public potty is in downtown Victoria.

The Langley Street Loo near Bastion Square topped the third annual Canada's Best Restroom Contest.

It is considered the cleanest and most convenient -- offering round-the-clock relief at no charge.

Second and third place went to a couple of spots in Toronto.

Vancouver's Georgian Court Hotel was fourth and a washroom in Quebec rounds out the top five.

The Langley Street Loo was purchased last year from Portland, Oregon for $90,000.

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BC RCMP latest to tell gay teens 'it gets better'

November 6, 2012, 12:09 pm
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The latest in the It Gets Better online video campaign aimed at supporting gay youth has come from the BC RCMP.

They talk about growing up as a gay teen, being called names in school, coming out to their parents, and trying to figure out with who they were.

The video, as of 7 a.m., had been viewed more than 10,000 times since being post yesterday afternoon.

Based on a campaign that started in Seattle, the police officers and civilians share their own struggles to try and tell young people that “it really does get better."

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Tax debate: roll back versus increase

November 6, 2012, 11:45 am
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B.C.'s Environment Minister says the Opposition's carbon and corporate tax plan would lead the province down an old, bad road.

Terry Lake takes issue with the NDP saying it would "roll back" corporate taxes if elected. 

He says they should call it what it would be: an increase, like B.C. saw in the 90s, with dire consequences.

"People left British Columbia -- industries left British Columbia. If you increase corporate taxes, it's a very competitive world.  People, jobs, investment will flee British Columbia," he says. "It's just Economics 101."

NDP Leader Adrian Dix has re-affirmed he would use carbon tax dollars for services like transit if elected and "roll back" corporate tax to 2008 levels to make up the difference.

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Fraser Health moves ahead with $25-million plan to add more care beds

November 6, 2012, 11:57 am
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More care beds for seniors are being added to the Fraser Health region.

The health authority is moving forward with its bid to build 403 new beds for round-the-clock care in three areas.

"These communities – Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock and the Tri-Cities, have been identified because of their growth, especially amongst the senior population."

Spokeswoman Tasleem Juma says another 24 beds will be dedicated to adults with mental illness, especially substance abuse.

She says the facilities are expected to be built by 2015, at an estimated cost of $25 to $30 million.

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No classes at VCC tomorrow

November 6, 2012, 2:34 pm
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No classes or services at Vancouver Community College tomorrow.


The school will be behind picket lines.


Unionized support staff, members of CUPE, plan to picket the college.


The VCC Faculty Association and Student Union have advised the college they will respect the CUPE picket lines.

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