BC bridges are safe: Province's top bridge engineer
In light of the Washington State bridge collapse the chief bridge engineer for the Transportation Ministry is re-assuring British Columbians our bridges are safe. Kevin Baskin says BC has what he...
View ArticleDecommissioning of old Port Mann hits milestone
A milestone in the decommissioning of the old Port Mann Bridge. Greg Johnston with Transportation Investment Corporation says crews have removed the deck and most of the girders at the north-end...
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Body found in East Vancouver
An East Vancouver alley is behind police tape this morning.A body's been found inside a scorched van, parked near East 12th Avenue and Victoria Drive.Fire crews made the gruesome discovery shortly...
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More than 100 people turn out for meeting on proposed bike lanes
A meeting was held Saturday on the City of Vancouver's latest bike lane proposal -- this one is for the Point Grey area. More than 100 people attended the meeting at Bayview Elementary School. The...
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Police confirm body inside burned van is male
Vancouver Police have confirmed a body found inside a burned van in East Vancouver early this morning is that of a man. They say the man's identity has not been confirmed. Investigators are still...
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Female cyclist hit by bus and killed on Stanley Park Causeway
A tragic accident on the Stanley Park Causeway has killed a female cyclist. Vancouver Police say the woman was riding southbound on the sidewalk when she fell onto the road. The victim was killed...
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A motorcycle ride for prostate cancer awareness
A lot of motorcycles will be hitting the streets in metro Vancouver this morning.Members of the public will be riding alongside members of the Vancouver Police Department, fire and ambulance services...
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Exporting coal from Fraser Surrey Docks raises concerns
Another politician has come forward with concerns about exporting coal from Fraser Surrey Docks.Surrey City Councilor turned MLA, Marvin Hunt, says he's concerned about coal dust.Hunt says questions...
View ArticleLocal hockey VP says it is a mistake to ban bodychecking in peewee
The first Vice President of the Surrey Minor Hockey Association thinks it's a mistake to ban bodychecking in peewee hockey.Brad Ricketts says bodychecking should be allowed, but there should be more...
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Report on the BC Rail legal payout expected in July
The waiting game continues for British Columbians, anxious to learn why taxpayers covered $6-million worth of legal fees, to convicted criminals Dave Basi and Bob Virk.Auditor General John Doyle...
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Thousands turn out for World Partnership Walk
More than 8000 people are lacing up their shoes at Stanley Park to help end global poverty.The 29th annual World Partnership Walk is happening all across Canada today.Shakeel Bharmal, the director of...
View ArticleMan convicted in 2004 murder trying to have conviction overturned
The man now serving life in prison for killing a Vancouver man over an expensive engagement ring is trying to have his conviction overturned.In February, Michael Newman was found guilty of first degree...
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Elections BC to start counting absentee ballots on Monday
The provincial election is not quite over yet, as Monday, Elections BC begins counting absentee ballots. Electoral officers for all 85 districts across BC are returning for one final count. Don Main...
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Vancouver Park Board set to vote Monday on Stanley Park anniversary celebration
The Vancouver Park Board is set to make its final decision Monday on whether it wants to celebrate Stanley Park's 125th anniversary.Commisioner Aaron Jasper says based on past successful events, he...
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Two bodies found in a Burnaby trailer
The Burnaby RCMP is investigating the death of a couple found just after 8:00 p.m.RCMP Inspector Tim Shields says they were found on the floor of their trailer located around 14th Avenue and Willard...
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Prison babies
A trial gets underway in BC Supreme Court today, challenging the cancellation of a program at the Alouette Correctional Centre for Women in Maple Ridge.Before it was cancelled five years ago, the...
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Jail time not likely for former beauty queen/Stanley Cup rioter
The Crown is asking for no jail time for a Stanley Cup rioter who's also a former beauty queen. Sophie Laboissonniere has pleaded guilty to taking part in the riot and her lawyer is asking for a...
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Daycare operator gets 18 months for one-year-old's death
The woman who pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death of a baby at her unlicensed daycare in Coquitlam is heading to jail.The judge sentenced Maria McFerran to 18 months behind bars. She...
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Saanich North closest race as Elections BC does final vote count
We should know the results of a tight three-way election race in Saanich-North-and-the-Islands in a few days’ time.Saanich North saw New Democrat Gary Holman win by just 52 votes over Liberal Stephen...
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No charges to be laid against cop involved in biker crash
The Criminal Justice Branch has decided not to lay charges against an RCMP officer involved in a crash with a motorcyclist in Campbell River last year – even though charges were recommended by the...
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