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"Fore"! Becomes zero. Only during the winter, though
The Vancouver Park Board has unanimously approved free golf at three pitch and putt courses during the winter. It's to cut costs; the courses won't be fully staffed between November and March....
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Be nice. Don't fight.
The Vancouver Park Board is looking to remind adults at park board facilities to be respectful. It's passed a motion calling for staff to investigate existing policies and practices, and to look at...
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Education minister confident budget shortfall will be dealt with in Vancouver
BC's Education Minister is confident the Vancouver School Board can solve a $10-million budget shortfall.Don McRae says they have dealt with budget shortfalls before in Vancouver and managed to...
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UPDATED: Clark challenges Dix to one-on-one TV debate
Premier Christy Clark says she has accepted an invitation from Global TV for a one-on-one debate with NDP leader Adrian Dix, and she's challenging Dix to do the same.Clark says this would be in...
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Prison time for Christmas Day killing
The lawyer for William Whiteside says his client is sorry and ready to pay the price for shooting and killing a Surrey convenience store clerk on Christmas Day 2011.Garry MacDonald says his client was...
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Amanda Todd's mother seeks improved care for kids
The mother of a teenaged girl who took her life after being bullied says she's "encouraged" after a meeting with the NDP health critic.Carol Todd's met with Mike Farnworth to talk about problems with...
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Captain's owner pleads guilty to animal cruelty
The owner of a German shepherd left badly beaten in a Dumpster last July has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty. Brian Whitlock was charged several months after the two-year-old dog, Captain, was left to...
View ArticleSurrey's organic waste program continues to save landfill space
A new waste program introduced in Surrey last fall is saving thousands and reducing trash previously headed for the landfill.Residents now separate kitchen waste into an organics bin that's collected...
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Fugitive who killed girlfriend set to learn details of sentence tomorrow
A man who murdered his estranged girlfriend in Vancouver, then fled to California is set to find out tomorrow if he'll be allowed to seek parole after serving the minimum time on his life...
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Tory, Green leader scoffs at Clark's debate proposal
The leader of the BC Conservatives says the premier is trying to reel in the NDP with a Hail Mary attempt to try for a one-on-one debate with Adrian Dix. John Cummins says the move itself is ironic as...
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Dix wants full accounting on Times of India awards
The NDP leader is concerned about the $11 million in taxpayer dollars used to host last weekend’s Times of India Film Awards. Dix, who has committed to holding an inquiry into the BC Rail controversy...
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School boards looks to cut teachers, enrol international students to balance...
The Vancouver School Board is looking at dozens of cuts to try to keep the bottom line balanced next year.Chair Patti Bacchus says the 2013-14 budget proposal has management making many small cuts to...
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Norquay residents had plenty to say but were they heard?
Despite dozens of speakers showing up at Vancouver City Hall opposing the plan to increase density in the Norquay neighbourhood, it is going ahead.All but one Vancouver Councilor voted in favour of the...
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Businesses, Board of Trade join forces to combat crime
The Surrey Board of Trade's teaming up with the RCMP and the city to help businesses fight crime.Board CEO Anita Huberman says every area of the city is different in terms of what crimes they're...
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Chilliwack water will be chlorinated as ordered
The City of Chilliwack is moving to install a full time water chlorination system after a positive e-coli test in February. Acting Mayor Chuck Stam says no one is happy about the Fraser Health edict...
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Political ads becoming more American every day
It appears labour unions have gotten together to counter negative attack ads aimed at the NDP and Leader Adrian Dix. A group of unions, including the Steelworkers and CUPE, have released several ads...
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Suncor Energy takes four days to reveal diesel spill details
It happened on Saturday but we are just now learning of a spill at Suncor Energy's terminal on Burrard inlet. Suncor spokesperson Sneh Seetal says it was a soy based bio-diesel that leaked out."The...
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The NDP set to unveil fiscal plan, but don't expect anything splashy
According to at least one political science professor don't expect any flashy announcements when the NDP roll out their fiscal plan for the coming election Thursday morning.The University of the Fraser...
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A do-over election delivers repeat result
Bryce Williams remains Chief of the Tsawwssen First Nation after an election do over last night.Williams grabbed 106 votes over former Chief Kim Baird's 86.Williams also beat Baird in an election in...
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Meet 3 of BC's worst teachers
A science teacher stands out among the latest disciplinary decisions released by BC's Teacher Regulation Branch.First, Albert Doerksen made derogatory comments to his students, including asking one who...
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