Clik here to view.
Pedestrian hit by car in New Westminster
A pedestrian was taken to hospital with moderate injuries after being hit by a car on 8th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue in New Westminster just before 1am Sunday.New Westminster Police Sergeant...
View ArticleClik here to view.
BCCLA hires new executive director
The BC Civil Liberties Association has hired a new executive director.Josh Paterson is a lawyer with a background in first nations and environmental issues.While he says that likely factored into his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anti-bullying walk draws hundreds
The first annual Snowflake Walk is under way in Port Coquitlam.Hundreds of Lower Mainland residents are participating in the anti-bullying event, among them Lesley Penner."We've got grandchildren, boys...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Surrey mounties want help finding missing man, dog
Mounties in Surrey are asking for your help in finding a man and his dog.They say William Vernie took his dog, Harley out for a walk between 6:00 and 6:30 last evening.Vernie hasn't been seen or heard...
View ArticleHealth Science professionals call off planned job action
The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association has scrapped plans to hold rotating strikes this week after the Government tabled a proposal this weekend.The union says the Government has...
View ArticleSkier injured on Hollyburn Mountain Saturday passes away
A man who fell about ten feet into a creek while backcountry skiing on Hollyburn Mountain Saturday, has now died.West Vancouver Police Sgt. Paul Skelton says the 26 year old Vancouver man passed away...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Port Moody property taxes on the rise
If you're a Port Moody homeowner, get ready to see a big property tax hike next year.Mayor mike clay says the hike is likely going to be over six percent, but it is necessary to maintain existing...
View ArticleBC Supreme Court to hear alleged wrongful dismissal case of Vancouver Bylaw...
Was Carlene Robbins fired, or did she quit?The alleged wrongful dismissal of a Bylaw Enforcement Manager with the City of Vancouver is at the heart of a case being heard this week in BC Supreme...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Whistler RCMP disappointed with rowdy pub patrons
Whistler RCMP say it's a real disappointment.They were called to a jam-packed pub Saturday night.About fifty people started to get nasty when the bar filled up and no more people were allowed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cantelon says he will not seek re-election
Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon has changed his mind and says he will not run for re-election in May.The Parksville-Qualicum MLA tells his local newspaper it's time to move on and make way for fresh...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas cards for crooks in Abbotsford
Even the bad guys are getting Christmas cards this year.At least, those who've dealt with Abbotsford Police. The holiday greetings are being sent to prolific offenders, property offenders and known...
View ArticleClik here to view.
VPD motorcycle officer released from hospital
A Vancouver Police motorcycle officer hit by a car today has now been treated and released from hospital, and is resting up at home.The accident happened just after 9:30 a-m on Clarke Drive.The driver...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UPDATED: Abbotsford abandons effort to leave Fraser Valley Regional District
After twice voting to try and get out of the Fraser Valley Regional District the city of Abbotsford has decided to stay put.Abbotsford city council passed a motion Monday afternoon to remain in the...
View ArticleTransit cop under investigation
A Transit police Sergeant is under investigation after an incident in a New Westminster bar. Transit police spokesperson Anne Drennan says the alleged bar fight happened September 12th while the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Commando Santa Claus card not going over well with some
The Santa Claus card from Abbotsford police featuring the jolly old elf in SWAT gear and holding weapons is not going over well with some.Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman says he has recieved a complaint...
View ArticleClik here to view.
No hockey = hardship for local businesses
As the NHL season dwindles with more games cancelled, bars and restaurants continue to pay the price. Vancouver Shark Club Manager Tim Murphy says the drop in revenue has been sharp, "For the first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stats indicate some improvement for homeless
The Downtown Ambassadors have implemented their cold weather strategy but what they're finding is there are fewer people needing help in Vancouver.The program's run by the Downtown Vancouver Business...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hospital limping back to recovery
Surrey Memorial Hospital's still waiting for a final assessment on it's MRI machine caught up in the flood a few weeks ago.Fraser Health spokesperson Roy Thorpe-Dorward says in the meantime, the MRI...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Vancouver City Council wades into NHL dispute
Vancouver City Council is doing its part to get NHL hockey back on the ice.Councilor Geoff Meggs put forward the motion that will have the mayor send a letter to the payers and owners imploring them to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Premier vows to "stay the course"
Premier Christy Clark says jobs will remain her primary focus in the new year.In a year end interview with CKNW, Clark vowed to stay the course as she attempts to lead her BC Liberals to a...
View Article