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DEVELOPING: NDP mocks claim of "balanced" BC budget
The BC NDP continues to undermine the Liberal governments budget as the clock ticks down to May's election.MLA Bruce Ralston says the party has had a chance to closely examine the budget since it was...
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Chilliwack mother thrilled with Supreme Court ruling
A Chilliwack mother says it's a big weight lifted off her shoulders, now that the country's top court has ruled against the doctor who botched her daughter's birth.Carolyn Ediger says she was up early...
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Moody's praises BC budget
On a day when the NDP is trashing the Liberal government's budget, Moody's Investor Service is praising it.The agency has re-affirmed BC's triple-a credit rating after reviewing the budget, crediting...
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BREAKING: Conviction for first Stanley Cup rioter to be tried
The first Stanley Cup rioter to be tried for his crimes has been convicted.Spencer Kirkwood pleaded not guilty to charges of mischief and taking part in the June 2011 mayhem which erupted after the...
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US Ambassador to Canada speaks to Simon Fraser students
The US Ambassador to Canada is ruling out the idea of opening up the bordes to allow Canadians and Americans to cross freely. Talking questions from students at Simon Fraser University, David Jacobson...
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First Bollywood awards event gets underway
The Times of India Film Awards is kicking off with lots of tickets to be had.Scalpers outside the musical extravaganza at Pacific Coliseum are selling tickets for half off or even less.However, the...
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Ridge residents pleased with outcome of meeting
People living near Colebrook Road came away from another meeting with Surrey's Mayor full of confidence crime issues will be addressed.Bob Campbell with the Panorama Ridge Ratepayers Association says...
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What to do with those empty glass containers
Multi-Material BC has pitched an idea to Metro Vancouver Mayors to either reduce or stop entirely the curbside pick up of glass bottles and jars.MMBC spokesperson Allan Langdon says glass mixed with...
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Minister says no chemo concerns here
While health officials in Ontario investigate why more than a thousand cancer patients were given diluted drugs during chemotherapy, BC's Health Minister is offfering assurances that's not an issue in...
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Charge laid after streetfight turns deadly
Charges have now been laid after a deadly fight in Vancouver in early February.On the morning of February 9th, two men got into fight at Commercial Drive and Venables.59 year old Michael Charles...
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Unions give to NDP; corporations give to Liberals
Unions and individuals gave money to the NDP last year, while corporations made up the bulk of the Liberal Party's fundraising.Documents released by Elections BC today show the Liberals raised just...
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UPDATED: Plenty of TOIFA tickets still available
With 24 hours to go before tomorrow night's Times of India Film Awards and Ticketmaster shows lots of seats are still available at BC Place.The Ticketmaster seating chart for the awards show indicates...
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BC keeps an eye on China's new bird flu
BC Public Health Officer Doctor Perry Kendall says his office is working with national and international authorities to keep an eye on an outbreak of avian flu in China that has infected 16 people so...
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No charges against Mountie in Creston punch-up
No criminal charges will be laid against a Creston Mountie, accused last fall of excessive force.Back in October, a man named Tom Campen claimed to have been beaten by two officers who responded to a...
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School Boards hope to be heard on a BCeSIS replacement
The Vancouver School Board says consultations are underway between the province and educators over new provincial enrollment software.Trustee Mike Lombardi says several committee's have been formed to...
View ArticleVancouver students to again get two-week spring break next year
A Vancouver School Board Trustee says kids in the district will be off for two weeks next spring break. Mike Lombardi says all the unions involved have now agreed to a two-week break. Lombardi says...
View Article"Prince of Pot" tries again to get transferred to Canada
Self-proclaimed "Prince of Pot," Marc Emery is once again, hoping to be transferred to a prison in Canada to serve out the rest of his sentence. Marc's wife, Jodie says he has applied to the US...
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Ticket re-sellers: There is demand for TOIFA tickets but they say price is high
With the Times Of India film awards being given out tomorrow evening, two Vancouver ticket re-sellers say there has been a demand for tickets. But Kingsley Bailey with Vancouver Ticket says he's...
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Future of Surrey up for discussion
It's a meeting of the minds in Surrey today as officials gather to discuss the city's present and future.Today marks the first 'Community Summit' in Surrey. The event has mayor Dianne Watts meeting...
View ArticleTeen arrested for allegedly painting graffiti on skytrain property
Transit Police have collared an 18-year old girl -- who they say has been risking her life to paint graffiti on skytrain property. The teen's a suspect in a number of skytrain taggings -- going back...
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