Premier Christy Clark says Vancouver has been named to host the "Times of India Film Awards". Events will be held across Metro Vancouver April fourth to sixth. Clark says vancouver will be centre stage for an event that will be seen by hundreds of millions of people in one of the worlds fastest growing economies. A government release says the … [Read more...]
Mounties bust major grow-up in Prince George
December 27, 2012 by
Mounties say they have seized $ 1.5 million dollars worth of pot from a grow-op in Prince George. Just a few days before Christmas, Mounties say the North District's integrated marijuana enforcement team executed a search warrant about electricity theft at a home. They say they found a grow-op with about 1,500 pot plants in various stages of … [Read more...]
Major pot bust at border
November 27, 2012 by
A 54-year old man is facing charges after border guards seized more than 30 kilograms of marijuana over the weekend. It happened at the Boundary Bay crossing Saturday after a pick-up with BC plates was inspected. The drugs had an estimated street value of nearly $ 700-thousand. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
VPD bust major property theft ring
November 22, 2012 by
Four people are facing charges after Vancouver Police busted a major property theft ring. More than $ 100-thousand worth of construction equipment and tools have been recovered by an investigation lasting only six weeks. Two search warrants were executed at residences in Richmond and Burnaby. Detective Constable Phil Ens of the Auto Crime … [Read more...]
Major crash near Kamloops sends dozens to hospital
November 21, 2012 by
Poor driving conditions on the Coquihalla Highway are being blamed for a crash between a bus, 3 semi trailer rigs and other vehicles. The collisions took place about 7:30 pm Wednesday. 30 people have been reported injured and were transported to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Extra medical staff was brought in to treat the injured. None of … [Read more...]
Major Police incident in New Westminster
November 8, 2012 by
Police continue to say little about what is going on near the Starlight Casino in the Queensborough Landing area of New Westminster. Dozens of police officers converged on the area a few hours ago and are believed to be negotiating with a distrasught man with a gun Says CKNW reporter Jordan Armstrong, "My G-P-S device tells me i'm 1-kilometre away … [Read more...]
Major disruptions on Skytrain
November 5, 2012 by
A medical emergency has forced another major stoppage of Metro Vancouver's Skytrain service. Metrotown Station is currently closed due to a medical emergency. Expo Line trains are running between Waterfront and Joyce; and Royal Oak to King George. A bus bridge is being set up between Joyce and Royal Oak. No word yet on when service will be … [Read more...]
Audit aside, Translink still faces major issues
October 17, 2012 by
The Chair of the Mayors Council for Translink says Provincial audit aside, major problems with transit funding and governance remain unsolved. District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton says 139 million per year in audit savings still falls short of what's needed to improve the transit system, "The Minister, I think, alluded to the fact … [Read more...]
RCMP: Major development in murdered and missing women case
September 24, 2012 by
RCMP say they are planning to announce a major development in what they are calling project "E-Pana"--an investigation into 18 missing and murdered women in northern BC. A news conference is planned for tomorrow in Surrey. E-Pana investigators will also make themselves available to reporters in Kamloops and Pince George. There is speculation an … [Read more...]
Major drugs and weapons bust in Terrace
September 24, 2012 by
A major drug bust in Terrace has seen one man arrested, more people facing charges, and more than 100 weapons seized by the RCMP. Police have confirmed the bust involved an organized crime outfit with ties to the Okanagan. Along with 110 long guns, three marijuana grow ops were found. Other drugs seized include cocaine, ecstacy, hashish, and magic … [Read more...]
