March 28, 2024

Update: details on former school employee who made threats in Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP are releasing more information about a former school employee who made some threats.  Constable Gary O'Brien says mounties are simply being prudent and no one is in any danger.  But he says the person, who they won't identify, did make threats in the past and has already served his time. "During that investigation several of … [Read more...]

Arrest made in weekend kidnapping

Ridge Meadows RCMP have arrested a man they suspect in the kidnapping of a 17 year old girl this past weekend. Inspector Wendell Davis made the announcement, "Ridge Meadows RCMP would like to inform you that we have arrested a male in conjunction with the abduction from January 19th. It is clear that the information from the public, as a … [Read more...]

New unproven allegations of abuse made against John Furlong

The journalist accused of defaming the head of Vancouver's Olympic organizing team has made more allegations of abuse against John Furlong in her statement of defence. The 22-page document was filed Monday (Jan. 21st) in BC Supreme Court. An article first published by Laura Robinson in September (2012) reported eight First Nations children … [Read more...]

Arrest made in connection to suspected Langley murder

  A man has been arrested after another man was found dead inside a Langley home. The RCMP say they found a men and pronounced him dead at a basement suite at 198th Street and 69th Avenue at about 7:30 this morning. Inspector Amrik Virk says soon after the suspect's vehicle was spotted at 264th near highway 1 and a short chase ensued. "It went … [Read more...]

White Rock man says Toyota’s announcement of settlement made at wrong time

A White Rock man who claims his son was killed due to an unintended acceleration problem in a Toyota vehicle says he's fuming at Toyota's timing. Ron Eves says the auto-giant should have waited until after the holidays to announce the $ 1-billion settlement with hundreds of Toyota owners over car value plummeting because of recalls. "It's a huge … [Read more...]

Arrest made in connection with Chilliwack shooting

RCMP say a shooting in Chillwack early yesterday morning was not gang-related, but say both the suspect and the victim are known to police. A 31 year old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting that sent a 46 year old man to hospital. Police were called by the victim about 4:45 am yesterday. Mounties say around 1 pm, a 31 year old … [Read more...]

Threat made against Vancouver school

Police aren't providing specifics, but they say they are investigating a threat at a Vancouver elementary school. Just after ten this morning, Vancouver Police say they learned threats were made that could affect the safety of students at Thunderbird Elementary in the 23 hundred block of Cassiar street. The school was then placed under a … [Read more...]

Decision on future of Patullo Bridge could be made by the summer

It's been a question for years: what to do about the aging Patullo Bridge? In a few months, there may be an answer. Sany Zein with Translink says they’re hoping to work towards a short list of options this winter and spring, and to reach consensus on a solution sometime around next summer. "This is a very public and transparent process, when … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Arrest made in Surrey hit and run crash

Surrey RCMP say an arrest has been made in connection with the pedestrian hit and run crash Monday at 152nd and 32nd Avenue. Two women out jogging were injured in the crash. One remains in hospital. A 53 year old Surrey man now faces charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Police have seized the man's vehicle. RCMP released video footage … [Read more...]

“Chronicle” Sequel Made Less Ambitious?

"An American Werewolf in London" director John Landis, father of the currently in-demand scribe Max Landis, spoke with The Playlist this week and mentioned how the proposed sequel to this year's ambitious superhero feature "Chronicle" was going. It seems that Max has already penned the sequel script which his father read and would love to see … [Read more...]