The Union Gospel Mission on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is in desperate need of a couple of items during this warmer weather. Spokesperson Keela Keeping is appealing to the public for water bottles, sunscreen and hats. "We don't have any of those on stock right now and anything the public can do to bring those in would be really helpful … [Read more...]
BC researchers help locate what could be “God particle”
July 4, 2012 by
With the discovery of a new subatomic particle that could be the long sought after "God particle," there is plenty for Canadians to be proud of. The director of TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics, says they have been involved in the search for the Higgs boson since the beginning - helping build the accelerator at … [Read more...]
Plan to help struggling students
June 25, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has delivered another program in her Families First agenda, aimed at helping struggling students pay off loans. Speaking in Richmond today, Clark says the Repayment Assistance Plan will help 20 thousand low income students. Starting July 1st, they will be allowed to cut back the interest owed on their debt. For example, … [Read more...]
Help police find this man
June 21, 2012 by
Vancouver Police need your help finding 75 year old Fan Kong who walked away from Mount St. Joseph Hospital at 3080 Prince Edward Street about 7 PM Wednesday. Kong is 5'4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey hat, a white collared shirt under a long sleeve blue sweater, grey pants, … [Read more...]
Appeal for help in 2009 case of missing teen
June 20, 2012 by
Homicide investigators are marking the three year anniversary of the disappearance of a Bowen Island teen, with a plea for tips. Jodi Henrickson was 17-years-old when she was last seen, and police believe she met with foul play. But Sergeant Jennifer Pound says there have been no arrests in connection with the case. “We’re still looking … [Read more...]
City wants help catching metal grate thief
June 7, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver is asking for public help in finding whoever has been stealing the metal grates that cover catch basins on city streets. 47 have been swiped in the past 4 days, possibly in the mistaken belief they have a high value as scrap metal. Each grate costs the city $ 176.00. And an uncovered catch basis is a safety risk, especially … [Read more...]
Translink: Sell holdings to help the budget
May 22, 2012 by
Translink is looking at selling off some of its own assets to address a funding gap after a meeting with the Mayors Council on Regional Transportation. Vice-Chair and Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says the feeling is the transit utility will come up short in trying to make up 30-million dollars. Fassbender says Transportation … [Read more...]
Environment Minister welcoming help with cleaning-up of tsunami debris
May 12, 2012 by
The Minister of Environment is welcoming a big volunteer effort to tackle the clean up of tsunami debris along the west coast. Terry Lake says while the government has a role to play, the effort from people along with various groups will help tackle the clean up. But he encourages people to keep in mind the value of some debris to the … [Read more...]
Police ask public for help after man beaten, confined to wheelchair
May 11, 2012 by
Vancouver police are appealing to the public for information after a senior was left severely disabled and confined to a wheelchair. The 67-year-old man was found lying unconscious last November and badly injured in an alley on the Downtown Eastside. Police say his injuries appear to be consistent with a fall from a significant height, possibly the … [Read more...]
