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Tear down the viaducts: Yes, No, Maybe

 One of Vancouver's opposition councillors says Vision Vancouver's avoiding making the tough decision on the future of the city's viaducts.The NPA's George Affleck accuses Vision of waffling, "Clearly...

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Help find missing woman

  Richmond RCMP are asking for public help in  finding a missing 77 year old woman.       Lai Mok hasn't been seen since 11:30 Thursday morning when she left her home on     Abercrombie Drive....

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Police watchdog called to Salmon Arm for fatal car crash

B.C.’s police watchdog has been called to a car crash in Salmon Arm.Mounties had pulled over a car just after midnight today.The driver stopped, but then sped off when the officer approached.Mounties...

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People in Calgary brace for more flooding

It's wait and see for people in Calgary as flooding continues, and more water is expected in one of two rivers that runs through that city.Joe McFarland is a reporter for CKNW's sister station, QR77.He...

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Drop in cost of restaurant meals, shelter behind B.C.'s lower inflation rate

Statistics Canada says a decline in BC's inflation rate last month is due to a decrease in the cost of food purchase from restaurants, and a decrease in shelter costs.Consumer prices in BC went down...

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Crown calls for ferry navigator to spend six years in prison

A sentencing hearing is underway for Karl Lilgert, with the Crown calling for the ferry navigator to spend six years in prison.It's a dramatic fall from grace for Lilgert, who rose to second in command...

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Surrey man to be eligible for parole after 16 years in wife's murder

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that a Surrey man who murdered his wife will be eligible for parole after 16 years.Manmeet Singh pleaded guilty last month in 24-year-old Ravinder Bhangu's...

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New coach for Canucks?

Speculation is building former New York Rangers coach John Tortorella will soon be announced the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks.He's believed to be flying into Vancouver this afternoon.He's...

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Flooding, washouts causing trouble

Flooding and washouts continue to be a problem in south-eastern BC, but the Ministry of Highways says the only major road closure right now is the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Lake...

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Helping hand aids the books at BC Ferries

BC Ferries actually made some money last year, but the figures released in the company's year end fiscal report may be a bit deceiving.The company says it recorded a profit of 15.5 million dollars in...

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Health Minister dealing with PHSA wage scandal

BC's new Minister of Health has a bit of a pay scandal to deal with. Management employees of the Provincal Health Services Authority received wage hikes that directly contradict a government...

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Severe flooding leaves downtown Calgary under water

The city of Calgary is hoping for sunshine tomorrow to help bail them out of flooded streets. Corus Reporter, Aurelio Perri says downtown Calgary is flooded with very little access to the core.He says...

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Mayor: Elkford facing worst flood in fifty years

Photo credit Global BCThe small town of Elkford in the Kootenay Rockies is dealing with its worst flood in 50 years.Mayor Dean McKerracher says the good news is his residents are not in any danger.But...

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PHSA President resigns amidst wage scandal

The fallout from the Provincial Heath Services Authority pay raise scandal continues.The PHSA board says President and CEO, Lynda Cranston has resigned.Wynn Powell serves on the board and says they...

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Burnaby mounties looking for suspects after stolen car set on fire

Burnaby RCMP are looking for suspects after responding to a stolen car on fire Friday night.Sgt. Jeff Ausmus says an SUV was fully engulfed when crews responded to the area of Keith Street and McGregor...

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Dix admits he could have done better in election campaign

The leader of the BC NDP admits he could have done better in May's ultimately unsuccessful provincial election.In a speech to the NDP Provincial Council, Adrian Dix said he could have done better as an...

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Evacuation order downgraded to alert in Elkford

An evacuation order in Elkford, BC has been rescinded, and an evacuation alert has been declared in its place.Officials say the Elk River continues to recede, but more rain may increase the...

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BC offers aid to flooded areas in Alberta

Several BC provincial government ministries have formally offered to assist Alberta as areas of that province experience severe flooding.Executive Director of the Emergency Management Unit for the...

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Teenaged girl in serious conditon after diving lesson goes wrong in West Van

A diving lesson for a teenage girl has gone horribly wrong in West Vancouver this afternoon.The police say the 17-teen-year old was taking part in a diving lesson, with a qualified instructor, just...

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West End MLA calls for more enforcement of cycling law

The West End's member of the Legislature is calling for the cops to step up enforcement when it comes to cyclists illegally riding on the sidewalk.Spencer Chandra Herbert has written a letter to...

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