Kootenays MLA Bill Bennett seems to be hinting more BC Liberal MLA's could decide to opt out ahead of the next election. Bill Bennett was asked by CHNL radio in Kamloops if all would be lost for the Liberals if Kevin Falcon and George Abbott both decided not to run in 2013. "You know I don't want to offend certainly not those two guys … [Read more...]
Shots fired in East Vancouver
July 15, 2012 by
Five young men - between the ages of 17 and 20 - have been arrested after shots were fired overnight in East Vancouver. People living near East 49th Avenue and Prince Edward Street called police after hearing the gunfire just before 3:00 a.m. Constable Lindsey Houghton says residents also heard a car driving away, "Officers arrived to find several … [Read more...]
Best Family Beaches on the East Coast
July 10, 2012 by
Trips to the beach are the ultimate summer pastime—where memories of splashing in the water and building sandcastles are made. Here are the best East Coast beaches for families young and old. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Police warning: purse snatchers at work in north east Vancouver
July 4, 2012 by
Police are putting out a warning about a purse snatcher who's been targeting elderly women in northeast Vancouver. The attacks occured between April 30th and July third. It seems more than one suspect is involved. In one case, a 74 year old woman who refused to hand over her money had her head slammed into a dumpster. Police say elderly women … [Read more...]
Sprinkles Cupcakes to Hit the Middle East
June 15, 2012 by
To the delight of homesick American travelers and expats, Sprinkles Cupcakes will soon be available in several Middle Eastern countries. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
The fight to save Kits Coast Guard base is getting attention on the East coast
June 14, 2012 by
The Fight to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base is attracting attention from Canada’s East coast. 35 year retired veteran with the recently shuttered St Johns rescue sub-centre in the Maritimes Merv Wiseman says it is an all too familiar scene playing out in Vancouver. "The common thread is that the government has gone about this business in … [Read more...]
Boozed-fueled violence in East Vancouver
May 23, 2012 by
Vancouver police are seeking help in discovering what happened to two men found lying in a lane near Fraser Street and East 50th Avenue last Sunday morning. A 44-year-old man remains in critical condition. The other man, 45 years old, has been released from hospital after being treated for head injuries. Police were called about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday … [Read more...]
Long time gangster gunned down in East Vancouver
May 2, 2012 by
A well-known gangster, who returned to Vancouver in January after serving five years in a U-S prison, is the city's latest murder victim. Vancouver Police are investigating the drive-by shooting death of Ranjit Cheema, gunned down as he was exiting his S-U-V on East 61st Avenue near Ross Street this morning. According to the Vancouver Sun, … [Read more...]
Deadly shooting in east Vancouver
May 2, 2012 by
Police warned of a possible escalation in gang violence following the murder of well-known local gang member Thomas Gisby in Mexico last week. It appears that's happened. Vancouver Police are on the scene of a shooting in east Vancouver. Police confirm one man has been killed in what appears to be a drive-by shooting in the 1100 block of … [Read more...]
One person dead after domestic incident at East Vancouver home
February 14, 2012 by
Vancouver Police say one person is dead, after a "domestic related" incident in East Vancouver. The scene is calm now, with only a couple of Vancouver Police officers remaining at what is likely a shooting. Police aren't saying very much right now, except to confirm one person is dead in what they're calling a "domestic incident." A home in the … [Read more...]
