March 28, 2024

Three people arrested after incident at Commercial Drive and East Broadway

Police have arrested three people after an incident near the intersection of Commercial Drive and East Broadway. Police aren't saying much at this stage, but two police vehicles pinned a black Honda Accord around noon. Witnesses say they saw officers with guns drawn arrest three people. The car was left with its hood smashed in. Police say nobody … [Read more...]

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 appears in 30-second commercial (video)

If -- for some outlandish reason -- you were still doubting the imminent release of the Galaxy Note 10.1, let us invite you to have a peek at the video just after the break. Sure enough, it's an official Samsung teaser showcasing some of the more seductive features of its forthcoming Android slate -- the slate that Samsung was ordered to stop … [Read more...]

Paraders mark Earth Day along Commercial Drive

Vancouver residents are marking Earth Day with a parade along Commercial Drive. Among the crowd, Grade 11 student Angela Ho says she’s worried about the possible environmental consequences from projects like the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. "If these things do happen, then we're going to have to deal with the consequences. And I … [Read more...]

March against racism planned for Commercial Drive

A local group hopes hundreds of people will turn out for a march to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Sunday afternoon. Organizer Harjap Grewal with No one is Illegal says the march, is in part about reclaiming a neighbourhood – after attacks allegedly by three men believed to be linked with the white … [Read more...]