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Pro-life Kwantlen students taking student association to court

Pro-life students are taking the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Student Association to court for discrimination.The pro-life group says it's been denied the right to exist on campus after being told...

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Much touted savings don't exist via Coast Guard

The Federal Government will be saving less than it thought in closing the Kitsilano Coast Guard base next spring.  Coast Guard Commissioner Marc Gregoire says the net savings are only 700-thousand...

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Vancouver Chiefs request PM keep Kits Station open

The Chiefs of the Vancouver Police and Fire Departments have written the Prime Minister urging Stephen Harper to overturn the decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base.  Police Chief Jim Chu and...

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Wild dog spotted in Stanley Park

 Bad weather, tourists and rude joggers are not the only threats facing users of Vancouver's Stanley Park this month.A coyote is making regular daylight appearances near Malkin Bowl at the south...

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NDP has suggestions on pedestrian safety

The NDP'S public safety critic has a suggestion for Attorney-General Shirley Bond.Kathy Corrigan says if Bond is really concerned about pedestrian safety in the wake of a number of accidents in Metro...

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Conference looks at abuse suffered by teens

The mother of murder victim Maple Batalia is attending a conference in Surrey dealing with domestic violence involving teenagers.As the conference seeks solutions to getting awareness of teen abuse,...

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Mayor has questions about coal exports

Vancouver's Mayor is asking questions about plans by local port authorities to increase coal exports.Gregor Robertson's written a letter to Port Metro Vancouver requesting full public consultation...

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Scorching end to McCartney show at BC Place

The fireworks at last month's  Paul McCartney concert didn't just surprise the audience.The person in charge of fire safety at BC Place was worried enough to investigate.The pyrotechnics were featured...

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Developing story: Worker injured on Mitchell Island

A possible explosion on Mitchell Island has sent at least one workers to hospital.Donna Freeman at Worksafe BC says they are also heading to the scene."Well we have just got a report of an incident...

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Some feel literally cut-off

A Vancouver Park Board Commissioner wants to hear from people about recent cuts to the hours at community centres.  The NPA's Melissa De Genova plans to table a motion next week that would see a public...

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Garbage remains an issue on Lower Mainland

Metro Vancouver says it is not a done deal yet to move from landfills to incinerators to deal with the regions garbage.  Metro Chair Greg Moore says they are still trying to figure out what's best for...

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Patricia Donna Reed Inquest makes recommendations

A jury at a Coroner's Inquest has made five recommendations, after a patient from Riverview Hospital was found dead outside in the cold.  Patricia Donna Reed was reported missing in February 2011. She...

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A look back at a dark day

As Canadians remember women who have suffered violence against them, a Vancouver women's group says British Columbia is not doing enough for those who need protection.Hilla Kerner with Vancouver rape...

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Man questioned in deadly Mission hit and run

A 25-year old man is now being questioned by the RCMP in Mission about Sunday's hit and run, that killed an elderly woman.Police will only confirm a person of interest is in custody.He's from Mission...

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Auditor General: BC Transit won't meet provincial targets

BC's Auditor-General says BC Transit is not on track to meet the provincial government's goal of doubling transit ridership by 2020.John Doyle says ridership has gone up by nearly seven million trips...

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Hazmat call at Aspenwood Elementary

Parents with children at Aspenwood Elementary in Port Moody are being asked to come pick those kids up.There was a hazmat call at the school this morning, and the school was evacuated.Turns out one...

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Worker fired for snooping on medical records of media folks

Vancouver Coastal Health has fired an employee for breaching the privacy of five local media personalities.That worker had been snooping around on their electronic health records.It was discovered...

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Charge laid in New Westminster murder

Charges have now been laid in connection with the murder of 26 year old January Lupaz in New Westminster.Lupaz suffered stab wounds in her home, and later died in hospital.20 year old Charles Jameson...

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BREAKING: Arrest made in Surrey hit and run crash

Surrey RCMP say an arrest has been made in connection with the pedestrian hit and run crash Monday at 152nd and 32nd Avenue.Two women out jogging were injured in the crash.One remains in hospital.A 53...

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Soothing a touchy situation

A pro-life group at Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been given the green light, after members threatened to sue for being denied status.   President Oliver Capko says he's very relieved that the...

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