March 29, 2024

City Councillors discuss the fate of Varsity Ridge Bowling Centre

An advocate for the Varsity Ridge Bowling Centre on Vancouver’s west side, says he's supportive of a motion going before City Council Tuesday, if the ridge cannot be saved from demolition. Councilor Adriane Carr is calling for staff to work with the park board in considering options for the city to provide a bowling centre on the west … [Read more...]

Fall out in the Joint Rescue Co-ordination centre after leaked Coast Guard report

After a confidential report on the closing of Kits Coast Guard base was leaked, a member of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre has been told his contract will not be renewed.  Public Service Alliance of Canada BC spokesperson Bob Jackson says the move to suddenly crack down on a supervisor at JRCC is unusual.  "The understanding that I … [Read more...]

Residents split over proposed Brentwood Town Centre redevelopment

Opinion was largely split at a public hearing at Burnaby City Hall over a proposed redevelopment of Brentwood Town Centre Tuesday evening.Developers propose building a revamped shopping centre and condos, the largest of which would be a 70-storey tower.The tens of thousands of new residents the development would bring is leaving some locals … [Read more...]

Owner of Cambie Surgery Centre heading to court but BCMA won’t join him

The operator of two private health clinics in Vancouver is dismissing allegations of double-billing saying he has every right to break current federal laws because he's challenging them in court.  Speaking with CKNW's Michael Smyth, Doctor Brian Day also denies he refused to fully cooperate with auditors from BC's Medical Services Commission … [Read more...]

Rec centre shooter still on the loose

The search continues for a suspect in the shooting death of a known gangster outside the Port Moody Recreation Centre last month. Bin Toor was gunned down May 30th as he was heading inside to play ball hockey. The 35-year old had links to the Duhre gang. Vancouver Police have an agreement to investigate all murders in Port Moody. They … [Read more...]

PoMo rec centre shooting puts another victim in hospital

Police are combing an area near the Port Moody Rec Centre after a man was shot multiple times and taken to hospital. One witness reports getting out of her car around 9:30 and hearing what sounded like fireworks, "We heard the noise and looked at it, we saw just a bunch of flashes. We didn't think anything of it. We just saw the person that was … [Read more...]

The Jericho Sailing Centre slams the closing of Kits Coast Guard base with no consultation by Ottawa

The General Manager of the Jericho Sailing Centre says closing the Kits Point Coast Guard station impacts the safety of all marine recreational users.  Mike Cotter says with 250,000 boat launches a year they have their own volunteer rescue team who could now see their number of emergency call outs double.  Cotter says there was certainly … [Read more...]

05/16/2012 – Oakridge Seniors Centre presents the Annual Spring Sale!

Oakridge Seniors Centre presents:The Annual Spring Sale! May 15 and 16 10am-3pmWe will be selling:-Preserved Jams and Jellies-Baked Goods ( Cakes, Cookies, Scones,etc)-Knit Items-Books -Other treasures ( jewellery, household items, home decor, etc)We invite you all to join us for some great deals and delicious goods! Custom Feed - Vancouver Events … [Read more...]

05/15/2012 – Oakridge Seniors Centre presents the Annual Spring Sale!

Oakridge Seniors Centre presents:The Annual Spring Sale! May 15 and 16 10am-3pmWe will be selling:-Preserved Jams and Jellies-Baked Goods ( Cakes, Cookies, Scones,etc)-Knit Items-Books -Other treasures ( jewellery, household items, home decor, etc)We invite you all to join us for some great deals and delicious goods! Custom Feed - Vancouver Events … [Read more...]

River Forecasting Centre warns of a heightened flood threat

It all depends on the weather, as the BC River Forecasting Centre updates the flood risk ahead of the seasonal melt.  The centre's Dave Campbell says the positive news is recent cool weather has dropped river levels creating more capacity.  But Campbell adds the snowpacks are still above normal and the seasonal melt is running a couple … [Read more...]