It's getting colder out there, creating havoc for bus drivers in Metro Vancouver. Translink spokesman Derek Zabel says the early-morning commute wasn't bad. But the snow is now turning to ice on the roads Buses are slipping around everywhere, but here's one of the worst areas reported by drivers: "Basically the West Side of Vancouver right now is a … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver disrupts Santa!
It appears Santa Claus is having to re-route because of "Occupy Vancouver." The lawn of the art gallery is typically a family entertainment area during the Santa Claus parade. It also serves as a drop-off location for donations to the food bank. While the annual event isn't until December 4th, the city has told organizer the art gallery site … [Read more...]
Bomb threat disrupts downtown traffic
A potential bomb scare in downtown Vancouver turned out to be harmless but not before Vancouver Police closed the Granville Skytrain Station and intersections around it. A concerned citizen called police about 7:30 pm saying they saw someone leave a package under a parked car in the 600 block Seymour Street. Patrol officers, the ERT, K-9 … [Read more...]