Vancouver Police are not saying anything about a shooting on the east side.At least, not yet. Neighbours report hearing several shots fired about 10:30 last night. Those same neighbours say a person may have been killed by the gunfire. The area around the 32 Hundred Block east 6th Avenue between Windermere and Rupert Streets remains behind police … [Read more...]
Emergency responders satisfied with behaviour on Halloween
November 1, 2012 by
It seems the rainy weather may be to thank for giving fire crews in Vancouver and Surrey a fairly quiet Halloween night. Vancouver Fire Captain Gabe Roder describes the evening as having been, "uncharacteristically quiet," with some small incidents and a garage fire. A replica Lambourghini was inside a garage at 3500 Williams Street and is a … [Read more...]
Halloween revellers beware on Transit
October 29, 2012 by
Transit police have a warning if you're planning to use transit on Hallowe'en: leave the costume accessories at home i.e. the plastic swords or other similar 'weapons.' Spokesperson Anne Drennan says the warning is based on an incident a few months ago; "a dodgeball team was attending a tournament in Richmond they were at the Yaletown Station … [Read more...]
“Raiders” Extended, “Halloween” Re-Released
September 16, 2012 by
After seemingly finishing its "one-week-only" re-release in 267 Imax theaters, Paramount Pictures confirmed on Friday that "Raiders of the Lost Ark" will continue playing this weekend. In fact, the re-release of the 1981 adventure classic is being expanded to some non-Imax screens which brings the total screen number above 300. In its first week … [Read more...]
Best Halloween Masquerade Cruises
October 18, 2011 by
Looking for a different Halloween party atmosphere? Forget bobbing for apples and head out to the pier for a real water adventure. From coast-to-coast, nighttime cruises are taking fright-night festivities afloat. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Vancouver Halloween Fun For Kids – Halloween Events & Free Parties for the Younger Set
October 14, 2011 by
Trick or Treak in Yaletown. Photo: Yaletown BIA Costumes, candy, Trick or Treat—Halloween is a big deal when you’re a kid, and there are lots of things to do in Vancouver to celebrate the holiday for kids 10 and under. While a few of the Top 10 Vancouver Halloween Events & Attractions are appropriate for younger kids, many … [Read more...]
