The Union Gospel Mission expects to serve more than 3,000 meals today - as part of its annual Easter celebration in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. 3,000 pounds of ham, 900 pounds of potatoes and a whole lot of apple pie are just a few of the items on the menu. Tony Chisholn is a graduate from the UGM re-habilitation progam. "Well I've been here for … [Read more...]
Candlelight vigil held for murdered Mission mom
March 22, 2013 by
A grieving community gathered in the hundreds at a Mission park last night to remember a young mother who was killed. Over 300 people, candles in hand, showed support for the family of Rachel Pernosky, whose body was found in Chilliwack Tuesday. She leaves behind a one year old son. "This community's heart is breaking. I know yours is just broken … [Read more...]
Mission residents seek to have 24-hour driving prohibitions overturned
December 30, 2012 by
Two Mission residents are asking a BC Supreme Court Judge to overturn their 24 hour driving prohibitions. Harmeet Dhaliwal claims she was driving below the speed limit on Stave Lake Road November 12 when she was pulled over by a police officer. She says the officer questioned her about smoking … [Read more...]
Man questioned in deadly Mission hit and run
December 6, 2012 by
A 25-year old man is now being questioned by the RCMP in Mission about Sunday's hit and run, that killed an elderly woman. Police will only confirm a person of interest is in custody. He's from Mission and he was arrested on charges of uttering threats, as well as break and enter. Investigators recovered the car involved earlier this week. CKNW … [Read more...]
McQuarrie On “Mission Impossible 5” & Beyond
December 3, 2012 by
I attended a small roundtable with writer/director and Hollywood's famous go-to scribe Christopher McQuarrie earlier this afternoon to talk about "Jack Reacher," an adaptation of Lee Child's "One Shot". During the conversation Graffiti with Punctuation asked about the status of "Mission: Impossible 5" and if he saw anything from "The Wolverine." … [Read more...]
Mission Mountie to go on trial
December 2, 2012 by
A Mountie accused of getting into a fight outside a Pitt Meadows bar last summer is set to go to trial next year. Sergeant Miriam Dickson, a non-commissioned officer in Mission, faces two counts of assaulting a peace officer, wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer and causing a disturbance. A woman had started arguing with a male … [Read more...]
Man wanted by Mission RCMP
October 24, 2012 by
Mission RCMP is looking for a man with outstanding warrants on charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats and failure to comply with probation conditions. Police say 48-year old Thomas Michael Pappas was last spotted on a bus from Mission to Aldergrove. He is about 160 pounds with brown eyes and short brown hair. He has a tattoo of a bird … [Read more...]
Update on Mission murder
October 9, 2012 by
Homicide investigators have confirmed the identity of a woman found dead in her Mission home last week. 47-year-old Muriel Anne Elaine Monk was discovered in her home in the 34-thousand block of Loughheed Highway last Thursday. An autopsy is set for today to determine cause of death. No suspects have been reported yet. Police are asking for help … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving dinner for thousands at Union Gospel Mission
October 8, 2012 by
The Union Gospel Mission expects to feed thousands of Vancouver's least fortunate a Thanksgiving dinner today. For many in the Downtown Eastside, it often feels like they're another anonymous brick in the wall. But Marie, who lives in the neighbourhood, says the Mission gives her a sense of community. "I've been coming down to the Union Gospel … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission hoping walking tours will change perspectives of Downtown Eastside
October 6, 2012 by
As Vancouver gets set to mark "Homelessness Action Week," the Union Gospel Mission is hoping a new program will give a fresh perspective of the Downtown Eastside. It's called the "Eastside Stride" -- and it's a walking tour of the neighbourhood. UGM spokesperson Keela Keeping says the area is often misjudged. "A lot of people when they think of the … [Read more...]
