Police investigating the murder of a man from Vancouver in Ontario are seeking help tracking down his suspected killers. Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for two men from Mississsauga accused of committing Oshawa's third murder of the year. They are 31 year old Danny Sivan and 28 year old Nabaz Delr-Ismail. They've been … [Read more...]
Abbotsford police officers and firefighters to help rebuild elderly couple’s burned home
November 17, 2012 by
Police officers and firefighters in Abbotsford are stepping forward to help rebuild the home of an elderly couple. The Connors lost their house in a fire on Remembrance Day, and didn't have insurance. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says it's the natural reaction to help given their line of work. "Some of the staff both at Fire and … [Read more...]
New West parents ask province for help
November 16, 2012 by
Parents at New Westminster Secondary have made it official: they have no faith in the school district to manage its finances. The district has run a deficit in three of the last 11 years, with the latest hitting 2.8 million dollars. The Parent Advisory Council has passed a motion of no confidence, and asked provincial authorities to help get things … [Read more...]
First Nations could help fill doctor shortages in rural B.C.: minister
November 12, 2012 by
B.C.’s health minister says First Nations could play a big role to help fill the shortage of health care workers. Margaret MacDiarmid says UBC’s aboriginal medical student program has graduated more than 30 students, with another 30 currently in the program. She says with First Nations in many areas of B.C., the students can play a role … [Read more...]
BC Hydro warns contractors looking to help with Superstorm Sandy
November 9, 2012 by
BC Hydro is trying to make sure line contractors aren't leaving the province high and dry during storm season. In letter BC Hydro warns contractors of fines, and quote 'difficulty in obtaining future work", if they don't meet deadlines and responsibilities here in order to leave to help with Superstorm Sandy clean up efforts in the U.S. Hydro … [Read more...]
VPD want help in finding missing man
October 11, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are asking for public help in finding a missing elderly man with health concerns. 77-year-old Peiru Qiu was last seen at 8:30 yesterday morning leaving his home in the 2900-block of West 14th Avenue. He speaks only Mandarin, is 5-feet 4-inches tall, weighs 130-pounds, has white hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a gray/blue hat, a … [Read more...]
Richmond mounties want your help finding missing Chinese nationals
October 5, 2012 by
Richmond mounties are asking for your help in finding two missing Chinese nationals. Cpl. Annie Linteau says 55 year old, Tienan Shi and 47 year old, Liping Wu were last seen September 29th at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Richmond. "They were part of a tour group visiting from China and were scheduled to leave Vancouver today October 5th, and we … [Read more...]
Fired Cowichan trustees turn to community for by-election help
September 20, 2012 by
They won't be going to Court, but are turning to the community to help get a by-election. The Trustees on the Cowichan School Board were fired July 1st after failing to submit a balanced budget. Although some trustees had considered challenging their dismissal in Court, they've decided doing so would take up a lot of time and money. Former … [Read more...]
Coquitlam mounties ask for your help in finding missing teen
September 3, 2012 by
Coquitlam mounties are asking for your help in finding a missing teenage girl. They say 14 year old Tyra-Faye Boyarski was last seen early Sunday before she walked away from her home, with some of her belongings. Police say they want to know where she is, and have no reason to believe she's come to any harm. Tyra-Faye is described as caucasian with … [Read more...]
BCMA: Low income residents need help
August 13, 2012 by
Saying more change is needed to help Canada's low income residents, the new president of the Canadian Medical Association is offering some solutions to cutting overall costs, without spending any more money. "Health care is only one element in getting a healthy population and probably not the most significant." Doctor John Haggie says … [Read more...]
