Vancouver Police are looking for a suspected thief who masqueraded as a volunteer at two high-profile events. The woman is described as a person of interest in the disappearance of nine thousand dollars from the Vancouver Pride Society leading up to this summer's parade on August 3rd. Sergeant Randy Fincham says the same woman is a suspect in … [Read more...]
City looking at recognizing Vancouver Canadians after Northwest League Championship win
September 11, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canadians are once again Northwest League champions -- downing the Boise Hawks 12-9 on Sunday. The win comes after the Canadians defeated Tri-City last year. "We're looking at how to celebrate the win with the Canadians, second pennant in a row in the Northwest League so it's a great accomplishment, the club has done a remarkable job … [Read more...]
West Van police looking for woman who punched cabbie
September 8, 2012 by
West Vancouver police are looking for a woman who punched a taxi driver in the face. They say a 43-year-old cabbie was driving his fare over the Lions Gate Bridge last week around 2 a.m. when the woman threw up in the car. The driver pulled over at the north end of the bridge and asked her to get out. They started arguing and the woman paid her … [Read more...]
Langley mounties looking for teen who allegedly assaulted and tried to rob young girl
August 28, 2012 by
Langley mounties need your help in identifying a young man who assaulted a young girl as she tried to rob her. In a release, police say the 14 year old victim was walking in the 21100 block of 85th Avenue and noticed a man walking towards her. When she crossed the street to avoid him, he followed. He confronted her and demanded she turn over her … [Read more...]
VPD looking for missing senior
August 22, 2012 by
Vancouver Police want help locating a 79-year old man who hasn't been heard from since July 9th. Alfred Sassin is often spotted at the Vancouver library and on transit. Police are concerned because he's now missed an important appointment and searches of his home and local hospitals have come up empty. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Warning to those looking for PNE parking
August 19, 2012 by
If you think parking at the PNE is expensive, wait until you hear about the potential fines for illegally parking in the neighbourhood.Fines start at $ 100 for those who illegally park, while residents who allow illegal parking could be smacked with a $ 2000 fine.Taryn Scollard with the City of Vancouver says finding alternative transportation … [Read more...]
Alcon Looking Into “Icons” Adaptation
August 4, 2012 by
Alcon Entertainment is in talks to acquire the film rights to Margaret Stohl's young-adult novel "Icons: The Book of Sorrow" says Variety. The debut novel in a planned 4-5 book series and set on a future Earth post-alien apocalyptic invasion. Said aliens have turned buildings into deadly icons, capable of shutting down all forms of energy and … [Read more...]
Mayor and police chief are looking forward to results of Missing Women Inquiry
July 1, 2012 by
As British Columbians wait for Missing Women Commissioner Wally Oppal to present his findings, two key stakeholders in Vancouver say they're constantly working to make improvements. Police Chief Jim Chu says numerous changes have already been made in the ten years since serial killer Robert Pickton was finally caught. "There's lessons to be learned … [Read more...]
Feds looking to put a stop to handing citizenship to babies born on Canadian soil
June 20, 2012 by
The feds aren't just looking at booting out immigrants who commit crimes they are also targeting those who just come here to have a baby. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says the federal government is looking to make changes to the automatic citizenship rule. "We are actually looking at changes to the citizenship act to end this right … [Read more...]
Richmond RCMP looking for missing woman
June 12, 2012 by
The Mounties are looking for a Chinese woman... who disappeared while visiting family last week in Richmond. Lianjie Guo was supposed to return to China with her husband last Thursday. Family members reported her missing the following day. They say it's not like her to take off. The 47 year old is 5'4" , weighs 120 lbs and has short, spiky, … [Read more...]
