If you're spending the Province’s First Family Day weekend in the backcountry of BC's Southern Interior, the Canadian Avalanche Centre has a warning for you. Karl Klassen with the centre says the snow pack right now, is in a state of change, after a very stable winter. He adds the forecast is for sunny skies this weekend, and if the … [Read more...]
Warning for those heading into back country ski areas during BC’s first February long weekend
February 9, 2013 by
Trailers To Air During The Superbowl
January 29, 2013 by
Super Bowl XLVII airs this Sunday, and along with it comes the most expensive commercial airtime of the year with 30 second slots costing around $ 3.7 million each. Each year there's also the question of which films will get promo spots. This year three major studios - Warners, Fox and Sony - are all opting out of the big game. The biggest … [Read more...]
I-I-O investigates after man injured during arrest
January 15, 2013 by
BC'S new Independent Investigations Office is investigating a late-December arrest involving the Vancouver Police Department. Officers were trying to subdue a stressed-out, very agressive 26 year old man. During that attempt, he was injured and taken to hospital. He's still there. 11 staff have now been assigned to the case, in part to provide … [Read more...]
Review underway after boy snatched during supervised visit
November 20, 2012 by
Children's Minister Stephanie Cadieux says a review is underway after a three year old boy was snatched by his father during a supervised visit and taken over the border into Montana. "The reality of supervised visits is that they take place in a variety of settings, they may be in the community, they may be in a family home or in offices of the … [Read more...]
Increased Transit Police presence during commute doesn’t worry riders
November 5, 2012 by
An increased Transit Police presence will be watching over the Skytrain line during the first morning commute since an explosive was found on Surrey tracks Friday. Transit Police Spokesperson Anne Drennan says the extra uniformed presence will carry on through the week as the investigation continues. "As well, there will be continued site sweeps, … [Read more...]
West Vancouver Police investigating after woman injured during apprehension
August 28, 2012 by
West Vancouver Police have been asked by Burnaby RCMP to investigate after a woman was injured while she was being apprehended by mounties under the Mental Health Act. In a release, police say the incident happened in Burnaby on August 22nd. No word on what type of injury the woman suffered. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Old blasting caps found during home reno
July 10, 2012 by
Workers have found some old blasting caps at a home under renovation in the unit block West 17th Avenue in Vancouver. The house has been cordoned off. The police bomb squad has been called in check out the material and remove it from the home. The area has been blocked off and efforts to safely destroy the material may last well into the … [Read more...]
Officer loses handgun during chase
May 24, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are searching for a firearm lost by one of their own. The Sig Sauer P-226 pistol was dropped during a foot chase near Oppenheimer Park around three o' clock yesterday afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing a man pick up the gun in the park, but he hasn't returned it, and police have confirmed it may be loaded. The pistol belongs to … [Read more...]
New West cop put on administrative duties after alteraction during arrest
May 11, 2012 by
A veteran officer with the New Westminster police has been placed on administrative duties after an altercation during an arrest. Police say they were called late last night to a disturbance call at an apartment in the 1000-block of 5th Avenue. Officers dealt with the disturbance and left without taking any action, but were called back about an … [Read more...]
Tour Churchill Downs VIP-Style During the Derby
May 3, 2012 by
Churchill Downs, historic host track of the Kentucky Derby, is offering lots of new ways to soak up the thrill of sports' greatest two minutes this year. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
