The search is on for a car-jacking suspect who managed to evade police in Abbotsford Friday night. Abbotsford Police say they were called to a home in a rural area of Nicholson Road just after 5pm. When they arrived, a man fled in a pickup truck stolen from Burnaby, striking a police vehicle at the end of the driveway. When officers laid down a … [Read more...]
Eight year old in hospital after being struck by car while crossing the street
December 17, 2012 by
An eight year old is in hospital after getting hit by a car while crossing the street in Surrey just before 6pm Sunday. It happened on 140th Street and 74th Avenue, and RCMP say the girl was in the crosswalk, the walk light still flashing. Bob Pinkewycz says the girl was taken to hospital in serious, but non-life-threatening condition. "She … [Read more...]
Delta hunkering down after issuing storm warning
December 16, 2012 by
Boundary Bay, Beach Grove, Tsawwassen Beach and Westham Island are busy preparing for a storm expected early Monday morning, which could include a storm surge and high winds during high tides. The Corporation of Delta's Chief Administrative Officer George Harvie says there could be flooding in the region. "We do expect some localized flooding and … [Read more...]
Donations flood in after North Shore dog rescue
December 10, 2012 by
Donations have come in fast and furious to cover the weekend rescue of a dog from the North Shore mountains. Now rescuers say they have more than enough. North Shore Search and Rescue's Tim Jones says while some people were quick to give support and donations, others questioned why rescuers even bothered saving the dog stuck in an area called … [Read more...]
First Trailer For “After Earth” Arrives
December 10, 2012 by
We had the first trailer for Joseph Kosinski's "Oblivion" over the weekend, now comes the teaser trailer for the second of the three rival 'Scorched Earth' movies hitting cinemas next year - M. Night Shyamalan's "After Earth". All we're waiting on now is Neill Blomkamp's "Elysium". In "After Earth," humanity abandoned Earth over a millennia ago, … [Read more...]
NDP sticking with nominated candidate in Vancouver False Creek after reviewing complaint
December 8, 2012 by
The BC NDP have thrown out a complaint by former Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes over the nomination in Vancouver False Creek. Barnes' campaign lodged the complaint after losing the candidacy by six votes to political newcomer Matt Toner. "The complaint was reviewed, and was found to be without merit. So at this point it has been put … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying walked named after Amanda Todd set for Sunday
December 8, 2012 by
Port Coquitlam is set to host its first Snowflake Walk to end bullying on Sunday. Snowflake was the nickname Carol Todd gave to her 15-year-old daughter, Amanda, who committed suicide Oct. 10 after she had been bullied. Todd says she will walk with residents from Port Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland. "It’s a great awareness thing. And … [Read more...]
One man in custody after stabbing at Burnaby apartment
December 8, 2012 by
One man has been arrested after another man was found at the intersection of Canada Way and Douglas Road suffering from stab wounds to his abdomen. Burnaby RCMP Sergeant Dwayne Beckerleg says police traced the incident to a nearby apartment building. "Apparently the male from the apartment was taken into custody, and we're still … [Read more...]
Man in custody after series of attacks
December 7, 2012 by
Vancouver Police have a man in custody following a serious of assaults this morning. A woman in her 70's is in serious condition with life-threatening injuries after an attack in the 200 block of Columbia Street. A second woman was attacked in the 700 block of Pacific--she remains in hospital. A third woman was attacked across the street. She's in … [Read more...]
IIO to investigate after early-morning collision in Campbell River
December 2, 2012 by
Campbell River mounties will be facing scrutiny from the new civilian-led Independent Investigations Office following an early morning collision. The IIO is sending five investigators to look into how police handled a situation involving a motorcyclist allegedly driving without a helmet just after 2:00 in the morning. As police attempted to stop … [Read more...]
