A woman is dead in Mission, and police suspect murder. Sergeant Jennifer Pound with the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says police were called to the 34000 block of Lougheed Highway at quarter past four after the woman's body was found in a home. "At that point the integrated homicide investigation team was called out. We … [Read more...]
Pilot error blamed in deadly Mission plane crash
September 11, 2012 by
The Transportation Safety Board has released its report into a fatal crash last year. The crash happened midair on February 9, 2011 in the Mission area. Four planes had taken off from Langley for a formation flight to Chilliwack, but two of the planes, both Cessnas, collided during a turn.One of the planes fell into a slough, two people … [Read more...]
Mission mayor frets over rusting derelict ferry sitting in the Fraser
September 5, 2012 by
Once the flagship of the BC Ferry fleet, the Queen of Sidney is now nothing more than an eyesore. And people who have to look at it on a daily basis want it gone. For the ten years, the 102 metre long ship has been rusting on the Fraser River in Mission. Its owner isn't keeping it in shape and a few months ago there was concern of … [Read more...]
Suspicious fire in Mission
August 28, 2012 by
Fire crews in Mission have managed to extingush a morning blaze at an elementary school, they consider suspicious. Fire Chief Ian Fitzpatrick says crews were called out to E-S Richards School just after 6am, and when they arrived they saw flames shooting from the roof. "We're able to quickly get up on the roof and find that the fire was confined to … [Read more...]
Child falls from window in Mission
August 12, 2012 by
A toddler was airlifted to Children's Hospital after falling 6 metres from a window in Mission Saturday afternoon. It happened about 3:00. What injuries the child suffered are unknown. The toddler was reportedly conscious as he or she was being taken away. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Union Gospel Mission needs help
August 6, 2012 by
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...]
UPDATED: Police standoff in Mission over
July 17, 2012 by
A man who barricaded himself inside a house in Mission this morning is now in police custody.Inspector Davy Lee says the man believed to be in his mid-20s turned himself in.“This was the advice provided to him by our negotiators. The house has now been cleared by our emergency response team. Certainly the individual took … [Read more...]
Overnight fire in Mission
June 16, 2012 by
A fire in Mission forced two families out of their homes last night.Fire chief Ian Fitzpatrick says a girl in a home in the 7900 block of Burdock Street heard crackling and saw a glow outside her window.Crews were called shortly after 11:30.Fitzpatrick says there was heavy fire in the carport area, the roof was on fire, and two vehicles on that … [Read more...]
Premier Clark wraps up trade mission
May 21, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has wrapped up her first trade visit to Japan, Korea and the Philippines with hope those countries will invest in British Columbia's liquefied natural gas resources. Since she left the province May 12th, Clark is reporting 25 business deals have been reached, with a focus on clean-energy. The agreements are collectively valued … [Read more...]
Premier updates trade mission progress
May 17, 2012 by
The premier's Asian trade mission continues, as she attempts to find markets for various B.C. products. Christy Clark says Japan could become a big buyer of liquefied natural gas as it transitions away from nuclear power. Clark says Japan’s need for energy could be British Columbia’s gain. "They are facing a 30-per-cent deficit in the … [Read more...]
