A crew member who survived the sinking of the Queen of the North ferry in March of 2006 wrapped up her testimony today at the trial of Karl Lilgert, by confirming BC Ferries executives told her not to talk about what happened. Lynn Cloutier, who hasn't worked for the government-funded corporation since the tragedy that killed two passengers, says … [Read more...]
BC Woman tries to keep home as lawyer tries to take it away
December 12, 2012 by
A Pemberton woman is looking for a Christmas miracle to save her home before a legal bill - that's not supposed to be hers - takes it away. Dale Fotsch received forclosure documents this week. The lawyer who represented her in a settlement case she won -- is going after her home to cover her legal bill which her ex-husband was ordered to … [Read more...]
Vancouver Chiefs request PM keep Kits Station open
December 4, 2012 by
The Chiefs of the Vancouver Police and Fire Departments have written the Prime Minister urging Stephen Harper to overturn the decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. Police Chief Jim Chu and Fire Chief Jim McKearney say plans to offset the closure aren't good enough. They say the transfer of all Vancouver area incidents to the … [Read more...]
Great: getting to keep your, “Home sweet home”
October 26, 2012 by
The remaining residents at Vancouver's Little Mountain site have been granted a reprieve. The Province, City, and site developer have signed an agreement that will allow up to 50 social housing units to built immediately prior to any rezoning. Councillor Kerry Jang says remaining tenants will be able to stay on-site, "How we're actually … [Read more...]
One year later, riot charges keep rolling in
September 25, 2012 by
The Stanley Cup riot charges continue to roll in, over a year after it happened. Eleven more people now face charges related to the June 15th riot last year. Ten of the eleven are accused of assault, in addition to counts of taking part in a riot. Only one of the alleged rioters from this batch is up for breaking and … [Read more...]
iPhoneTrip SIM rental review: the best way to keep your smartphone connected while abroad
September 18, 2012 by
In the seemingly unending quest to remain connected while traveling abroad, we recently decided to try yet another option when departing the US for a lengthy amount of time: iPhoneTrip. In a way, it sounds like the perfect solution. A single rental SIM, mailed to your address anywhere in the world, that you don't even have to return when you're … [Read more...]
Coroner’s jury says keep Kits Coast Guard base open
September 14, 2012 by
A coroner's jury has made four recommendations, after an inquest into the December 2010 death of 35-year old John Jason Erslavas. Erslavas was under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamines when he was confronted by Vancouver Police near Canada Place. He was acting erratically, apparently threatening to hurt someone. When police approached … [Read more...]
Latest wildfires keep firefighters on their toes
August 24, 2012 by
A busy 24 hours for wildfire crews across the Lower Mainland. Crews have control of a small blaze on Mount Fromme, which broke out this afternoon. Smoke was visible from the downtown core. An earlier blaze was sparked near Mission in the Hoover Lake area. Fire information officer Donna MacPherson says fire activity has been picking up. "Even though … [Read more...]
Health officials remind people to keep an eye on air-quality warnings
July 8, 2012 by
With smoke from massive wildfires in both Colorado and Siberia lying over parts of B.C.’s south coast, likely until this Friday, health officials remind those with health problems to keep a close eye on their well-being. Gillian Arsenault speaks for the Fraser Health Authority and offers three tips: "One is to keep an eye on the B.C. air … [Read more...]
Watts to keep pushing for regional tolling
July 7, 2012 by
Surrey's mayor is still holding out hope the Transportation Minister will change his mind about the $ 3 toll on the new Port Mann Bridge. Dianne Watts says she'll continue to fight for 'regional tolling'..... "as we do the analysis hopefully there will be a recognition that this approach is probably not the best approach we can undertake. I … [Read more...]
