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Canadian Blood Services asks for summer donations
Canadian Blood Services is calling on people to roll up their sleeves in a final summer push for donations ahead of the long weekend. "In B.C., we need probably about 220-250 people to come in and book...
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RCMP search home connected to critical Re-Sergeance blog
The RCMP have executed a search warrant at the home of someone connected to a blog criticizing the force. The Re-Sergeance Alliance blog went up earlier this month, calling for change within the RCMP....
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UPDATED: Deadly crash in Surrey
A 35-year old man is dead after falling from his motor scooter in Surrey this morning. It happened about 2:30 in a construction zone near 176 Street and the Fraser Highway. The driver lost control of...
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Someone's waking up $25M richer
There are two winning tickets for the $50-million jackpot in last night's Lotto Max draw. And one of them was purchased locally. BC Lottery Corporation reports a ticket purchased in Burnaby is worth...
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More concerns over new flu policy
The association representing seniors care providers is reacting to the province's new influenza control policy. That policy will require health care workers to get the yearly flu shot. The BC Care...
View ArticleLions Bay crash sends five to hospital
Five people have been hurt in a serious crash just north of Lions Bay. Fire Chief Martin Oliver says the collision closed the Sea-to-Sky in both directions. "They had a head-on just outside Brunswick...
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Accused kitten tortured had been nabbed by transit police
A 28-year-old man has been arrested by transit police in Vancouver. Jordan Dale Lucas had been wanted by local police for robbery and weapons offences. He was nabbed Thursday at the Richmond...
View ArticleMounties look for two suspects after shots fired at Surrey home
An update on gunfire in Surrey this morning. RCMP say were called to a house near 101st Avenue and 137A Street. They say it looks like at least one bullet was shot at the home's garage and went through...
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UPDATED: Fight continues to save Kitsilano Coast Guard station
A strong turn out this afternoon as upwards of 100 people kept up the fight to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base. The station is set to close next spring, as part of federal budget cuts. Union...
View ArticleHealth officer speaks out after criticism of new flu-shot measures
B.C.’s chief medical health officer is firing back at critics of new flu shot rules. Dr. Perry Kendall has announced healthcare workers must get immunized this flu season or else wear a mask to help...
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Man shot in Maple Ridge
Police have released few details so far, but say a 30-year-old man is in hospital after he was shot this morning in Maple Ridge. Police say it happened around 5 a.m. at an apartment complex on 225...
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Body found at West End apartment fire
Vancouver police say a woman's body has been found inside a West End apartment building following a fire. Firefighters were called around 2 p.m. to the 1600-block of Haro Street. They found the body of...
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Translink says first week of September one of the busiest
Translink is reminding commuters to gear up for a busy week ahead on trains and buses. Spokesperson Drew Snider says the first week of September is often one of the busiest of the year as kids return...
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Advocate says labour movement going strong in B.C.
As workers get set to commemorate Labour Day, the president of the BC Federation of Labour says th movement here is going strong. "I think the labour movement today is up and fighting back as best we...
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Coquitlam mounties ask for your help in finding missing teen
Coquitlam mounties are asking for your help in finding a missing teenage girl. They say 14 year old Tyra-Faye Boyarski was last seen early Sunday before she walked away from her home, with some of her...
View ArticleNorthern Gateway hearings to resume
Environmental review hearings resume this week in Edmonton for the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. And the company behind the project will finally have a chance to speak. For the first time,...
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Unionized workers preparing to walk
The Canadian Office and Professional Employees' Union local 378 is set for a one-day strike at 21 ICBC locations throughout BC, but it could signal further action. President of COPE local 378 David...
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Skytrain about to get busy
Students are heading back to school, and people are heading back to work. The transit system will be busier than ever, and Transit Police have some tips on how to stay safe. Among the advice: resist...
View ArticleSmall wildfire burning near Squamish
BC fire fighting crews are finishing off their long weekend by dealing with yet another blaze. Coastal Fire Centre Information oOfficer Marg Drysdale says the new blaze is near Squamish. "Just South...
View ArticleTroubled, and expensive, student enrollment software will soon be replaced
This is the last year for the troubled $100-million dollar provincial enrollment software known as BCeSIS. The Ministry of Edcuation says they will likely seek a BCeSIS replacement this fall when they...
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