Manhunt for suspect near Canada-U-S border
An armed suspect is at large near the Canada/U-S border in Abbotsford.Police spokesman Constable Ian MacDonald says officers are assisting U-S border guards after shots were fired on the American side....
View ArticleGuide for new Canadians includes info on "honour" killings, fraud
Honour killings and marriage fraud are among the new topics in Canada's revamped immigration guide. It's twice as long as the previous edition published in 1997 and features practical information on...
View ArticleWest Van police to investigate VPD officer who punched cyclist
B.C's police complaint commissioner has ordered an investigation into the punching of a cyclist by a Vancouver police officer.The commissioner has ordered the West Vancouver Police Department to head...
View ArticleSuspect victimizes young mother
North Vancouver RCMP are looking for a man who victimized a young mother at Lion's Gate Hospital.Yesterday afternoon, she left her hospital materinty room to feed her newborn baby.When she returned,...
View ArticleParents want to participate in mental health resources for youth
One of the parents in a meeting with BC's Health Minister left with some hope help is coming for kids dealing with mental health issues. However, she says any solution is a long way off.Kelly Bradley...
View ArticleUPDATED: Premier missed all candidates debate in Vancouver-Point Grey
The first debate of the coming election took place in the riding of Vancouver Point Grey minus the local Liberal candidate, Premier Christy Clark.Andrew Wilkinson the Liberal candidate in nearby...
View ArticleUBC debate organizers say it is Premier Christy Clark or no one
The organizers of the all candidates debate in Vancouver Point Grey held at UBC say as far as the Liberals taking part it is Premier Christy Clark or bust.Tanner Bokor says they will not accept a...
View ArticleVSB running at a deficit again
The Vancouver School District is about to take a look at possible cuts to make up for a ten million dollar deficit.Trustee Mike Lombardi says when it comes to cuts the District is looking at everything...
View ArticleRolling Stones announce "50 and Counting" Tour
The Rolling Stones have announced a nine-city tour. The veteran rockers said today their ``50 and Counting'' tour will kick off in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. The date will be announced later....
View ArticleUPDATES: Luongo remains a Canuck, says his contract "sucks"
The NHL deadline has come and gone and goaltender Roberto Luongo remains a Vancouver Canuck.The team had been looking to move Luongo, but no deal could be worked out.The Canucks had been speaking to at...
View Article"Shadow of fear" hangs over local park
FIghting back tears, a former Vancouver City councillor and brother of a woman murdered in Pacific Spirit Park near UBC four years ago says "a shadow of fear' still hangs over the park.Peter Ladner...
View ArticleWatts calls for more schools in State of the City address
Surrey's Mayor says she'll keep pushing the province to build new schools in her city. Watts says when it comes to post-secondary education, additional capacity needs to be a top priority for the...
View ArticleDeadly fire in Langley
One person is dead and three people are in critical condition after a fire at a seniors home in Langley this morning.The fire got going before ten this morning.Cause of the fire is under...
View ArticleCentral American labourers finally paid out for BC job
Union leaders are calling it one of the largest human rights awards in Canadian history. Several temporary foreign workers, who helped build the Canada Line, have won their discrimination case.A...
View ArticleTOIFA has sponsor with mysterious background
The Times of India Film Awards nailed down a title sponsor just days before the first ever Indian awards gala kicks off. But, the sponsor may come with baggage. Lux Cozi, an underwear company, is...
View ArticleTranslink issues good news, bad news report
Translink has released its year end fiscal numbers and revenue is up thanks in part to a full year of increased gas and property tax dollars. Translink revenues were up eight percent in 2011 due in...
View ArticleFive candidates discuss climate and the environment
Five candidates from five different ridings met at East Vancouver's Rio Theatre last night to debate issues around around climate change.Cariboo-North Independent Bob Simpson says the economy is...
View ArticleFinding peace and harmony on the DTES
Groups in the Downtown Eastside met Wednesday night to brainstorm ideas to bridge the needs of business and people who live there without excluding anyone. Wes Regan, Executive Director for the...
View ArticleCummins: strong slate of candidates for BCCP
BC Conservative leader John Cummins says the party has left its internal battles in the past and will field a strong slate of candidates in the provincial election.Cummins says there's always some...
View ArticleCrooked lawyer handed jail time
A lawyer from Vernon who pleaded guilty to helping a criminal organization has been sentenced to one year in jail by BC Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan in Vancouver.The prosecution wanted William...
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