Flu Season Begins
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...
View ArticleUPDATE: Explosive Device Confirmed on Skytrain Line
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...
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UPDATED: Metrotown and Gilmore Skytrain Stations suspicious objects not...
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...
View ArticleFVRD wants to be involved in toxic ash investigation
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...
View ArticleMan dies after being hit by train
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...
View ArticleKinder Morgan holds first information session on pipeline expansion
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...
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Fingers crossed for free trade deal with India
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...
View ArticleAdditional cameras may be installed on skytrain line following bomb scare
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...
View ArticleAnother giraffe at the Greater Vancouver Zoo dead
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...
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HEU won't talk about strike action at Biennial Convention
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...
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Driver flees after hitting Pedestrian in Burnaby
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...
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BC Pot Activist predicts mixed results for U-S legalization vote
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...
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Increased Transit Police presence during commute doesn't worry riders
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...
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Granville 7 screens last film before closing
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...
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Missing man in Surrey
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...
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Victoria has best public potty in Canada
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 --...
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BC RCMP latest to tell gay teens 'it gets better'
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...
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Tax debate: roll back versus increase
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...
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Fraser Health moves ahead with $25-million plan to add more care beds
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...
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No classes at VCC tomorrow
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...
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