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UPDATED: Port Mann claims climbing
First we were told it was five, then 60, now ICBC is reporting 195 vehicles were damaged when chunks of ice fell from support cables on the Port Mann Bridge.Adam Grossman with ICBC says they don't...
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Updates: Polak calls ice bomb bridge debacle "absolutely unacceptable"
One day after chunks of ice crashed down on more than 100 vehicles on the Port Mann bridge, the minister responsible now has something to say about it."Absolutely unacceptable".Two words Mary Polak...
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Lawyer pleads guilty to gang connections
A Vernon lawyer has pleaded guilty to associating with a gang.In BC Supreme Court in Vancouver, William Mastop has admitted to participating in activities of a criminal organization.He had been slated...
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ICBC sees spike in claims for Alex Fraser Bridge as well, possibly due to...
It wasn't just the Port Mann Bridge wrecking havoc with cars during wintery weather Wednesday."Ice bombs" falling from that bridge's support cables broke windshields, dented cars and sent two people to...
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Vancouver Police searching for 69-year-old man with dementia
Vancouver Police are looking for a 69-year-old man with dementia, missing since Thursday morning.Gary Ostertag was last seen leaving his home in the 4600 block of Oak Street at 11:30am.Cold wet weather...
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Here's news about yet another bridge
The City of Vancouver will decide Friday on whether to award a contract for seismic upgrades to the Granville Street Bridge a month early. The lowest bid of just over 5-point-6 million dollars was from...
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Beware of icy roads!
Glare ice could be a big problem on the morning commute in Metro Vancouver.Police have warned drivers to be very careful on these icy roads.CKNW's Mark Madryga says temperatures started falling early...
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Unions taking Federal Minister to court
Unions are heading back to court over claims HD Mining is refusing to follow a judge's order to turn over documents relating to the hiring of temporary foreign workers.And unions say Federal Human...
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BCTF says provincial memo misses the point
A message from the province's Education Minister earlier this week has the BC Teachers' Federation scratching their head.President Susan Lambert says the message, applauding BC's schools for ranking...
View ArticleLong time local entertainer supports our youngest
94 year old musician Dal Richards is back in the Santa costume for another year.Ever since his daughter was born prematurely at Saint paul's Hospital 62 years ago Richards has wanted to give back."So...
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Half of unionized workers heading into holiday under new contracts
The Province is calling it a milestone. Half of unionized public sector workers are heading into the holiday season with new contracts.They say another quarter have reached tentative agreements, or...
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Two arrested by BC's Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit
Two men were arrested in Langley Friday afternoon for allegedly breaching their firearm prohibitions.The BC Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says the 31-year-old and 25-year-old have gang ties...
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Abbotsford police looking for man after break and enter, crash and car jacking
The search is on for a car-jacking suspect who managed to evade police in Abbotsford Friday night.Abbotsford Police say they were called to a home in a rural area of Nicholson Road just after 5pm.When...
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North Shore Search and Rescue recover some of gear left on Cypress
North Shore Search and Rescue ground teams have recovered around ten thousand dollars worth of equipment left on Cypress during rescue efforts Tuesday.Team Leader Tim Jones says crews had to rappel...
View ArticleFamily of hit and run victim given free home
A holiday surprise for the Tumanda family, a few weeks after the tragic hit and run death of 42 year old, mother-of-two, Leonida.Leonida's husband, Nilo Tumanda had tears in his eyes as he stepped into...
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Mounties investigating shooting in Chilliwack
Mounties are investigating a shooting in Chilliwack.They say they were called to the area of Ashwell Road and Wolfe Road around 4:45 Saturday morning and found a 46 year old man with gun shot...
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North Shore Rescue looking for yet another snowboarder out of bounds near...
For the second time in a week, North Shore Rescue crews are near Cypress Mountain trying to rescue a snowboarder.Team leader Tim Jones says they have been in contact with the man, and believe they know...
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Greater Vancouver Food Bank needs more food for new year
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank says it's grateful for the donations it's received, but says there are still some empty spots on its shelves.CEO Aart Schurman Hess says there have been about the same...
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West Vancouver Police urge snow enthusiasts to stay inbounds after another...
A thirty-year-old snowboarder celebrated his birthday wet and cold in the North Shore Rescue Command Post early Sunday morning.This after crews were called to save the man who ventured out of bounds on...
View ArticleNo avalanche on Grouse Grind
No one was hurt in an incident on the Grouse Grind at around 10:30 this morning, originally believed to be an avalanche. Ken Juvik with Metro Vancouver says it was actually a tree that fell down across...
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