March 28, 2024

Mount Seymour closed Sunday

Mount Seymour is closed Sunday because the resort has no power.  BC Hydro is carrying out emergency repairs on the main transformer that supplies the ski area. Mount Seymour will re-open Monday morning at 9:30. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

One ward still closed at Royal Columbian over norovirus outbreak

One of two wards closed at Royal Columbian Hospital because of a norovirus outbreak has re-opened. Tasleem Juma, spokeswoman for the Fraser Health Authority, says the other ward is still closed to new admissions as a pre-caution until staff can determine the virus is no longer being transmitted.   This, after 16 patients and several staff … [Read more...]

Surrey Memorial E-R closed until sometime next week

The Emergency Room at Surrey Memorial Hospital will remain closed until at least next week due to flood damage. Roy Thorpe-Dorwood says with the E-R being the busiest in BC,  it means hundreds of patients a day being offloaded to nearby hospitals, some of which are already reporting a high workload. "Absolutely..we have had reports for RCH and … [Read more...]

Motorcyclist in hospital after crash that closed Massey Tunnel for hours

A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after losing control and crashing on Highway 99 at the Massey Tunnel shortly before 11:00 last night. Corporal Peter Somerville with Deas Island RCMP says the motorcyclist -- who is in his forties -- was travelling northbound. The bike appeared to be weaving in and out of traffic, but not going … [Read more...]

Minister says: fare evader loophole now closed

You may have heard this before: the free ride on Translink is over. That's what newly appointed Transportation Minister Mary Polak is saying after moving to fill a loophole in legislation brought in last spring to enable Translink security staff to fine fare evaders. "Well clearly the free ride for fare evaders is over, I was briefed yesterday on … [Read more...]

Pattullo Bridge closed for weekend

The Pattullo Bridge  is now closed for some major work and will remain off limits to drivers and pedestrians until 3am Monday. The bridge is operated by Translink -- company spokesperson Derek Zabel explains the work. "So what's happening to the bridge -- it's about 75 years old -- so there's been some damage to the asphalt, so what's going to … [Read more...]

A provincial court judge has closed the door to camera’s in his riot court.

A provincial court judge tasked with being the first to decide whether the sentencing of a Stanley Cup rioter should be broadcasted has indicated, he's going to say no.  Judge Malcolm Maclean spent nearly three hours hearing arguments before announcing he needs more time to make an "Informed decision."  He's not willing to postpone … [Read more...]

Kash Heed case closed: Elections BC

Elections BC says the Kash Heed case is now closed. Heed's former campaign manager, Barinder Sall, had alleged $ 40,000 dollars in overspending that had not been accounted for, but also told reporters he'd destroyed the records. Today Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer announced Sall's allegations contained no new information and the case is now … [Read more...]

Suzanne Anton calls for closed circuit surveillance cameras

She has her sights on his job, and hasn't hesitated to blast Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson for the Stanley Cup riot.Now, NPA councillor Suzanne Anton has submitted several recommendations to BC's riot review commission. Among them, having closed circuit surveillance cameras for major downtown events. "There's lots of reasons for having … [Read more...]

White Rock beach closed by sewage spill

Beginning of Story Content A sewage spill caused the closure of the main beach in White Rock, B.C., for swimming on Sunday. The spill has been blamed on a blocked sewer line along Marine Drive that ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]