Today is the first anniversary of the start of Occupy Wall Street in New York. And although the first anniversary of Occupy Vancouver is not for another month, supporters of the movement are expected to gather in Vancouver Monday evening. They're planning to be at the federal building on West Georgia Street and Hamilton at 5pm to mark the start of … [Read more...]
Teen accused in 2010 murder of Laura Szendrei to re-appear in court Monday
August 26, 2012 by
15-year-old Laura Szendrei's murder case is set to pick up in court Monday morning. The preliminary inquiry is set for provincial court in Surrey, in which the Crown sets out its case and witnesses. Szendrei was found in Delta's Mackie Park two years ago, badly beaten, and later died in hospital. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson says the underbrush at the … [Read more...]
Man charged in crash that killed two boys, goes to trial Monday
July 30, 2012 by
The trial of a man who left Canada after being charged in a Coquitlam crash that killed two children will get underway Monday. Almost four years after the crash that killed nine year old Andrew Moeller and his six year old brother Matthew, and left their eight year old brother Karl paralyzed -- the man accused of driving without due care and … [Read more...]
Province to state position on ‘heavy oil pipeline proposals’ on Monday
July 22, 2012 by
The province is calling a news conference for tomorrow morning, where officials will outline its position on "heavy oil pipeline proposals." The conference comes as the government faces continued criticism over refusing to take a hard stance on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Premier Christy Clark said Friday is a "very large … [Read more...]
Inquest into 2010 shooting death of Kamloops man to start Monday
May 14, 2012 by
A coroner's inquest into the death of a Kamloops man, shot by the RCMP at a gas station two years ago, is set to start Monday in that city. 50-year-old Wilbert Bartley was shot by plainclothes officers in July 2010. He had rammed his Toyota 4Runner into their unmarked police van, then drove at the officers, who then shot at him through the … [Read more...]
Inquest set for Monday in mushroom farm workers’ deaths
May 6, 2012 by
A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of three men, killed by a gas leak at a Langley mushroom farm in 2008, is set to begin Monday. Sixteen-year-old Tracey Phan, whose father was left brain-damaged in the same incident, says the inquest will give her family a place to rest. "We're stuck wondering what happened, who's telling the truth who … [Read more...]
BC teachers’ withdrawal from extra-curriculars starts Monday
April 23, 2012 by
Starting Monday, BC teachers officially withdraw from extra-curricular activities. The move comes after a 73% BCTF vote in favour of the idea earlier this year. The withdrawal leaves many important school events, like sports teams and graduation ceremonies -- in jeopardy. Vancouver School Board Chair Patti Bacchus says the district will wait and … [Read more...]
School’s out Monday as teachers prepare for 3-day strike
March 3, 2012 by
It’s go time for parents as teachers say no to school. Starting Monday, teachers across the province will be participating in a three-day strike as their labour dispute with the provincial government continues. On Thursday, Education Minister George Abbott urged parents to find alternative arrangements for their children. “We’re disappointed … … [Read more...]
B.C. teachers to walk out on come Monday
March 1, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - British Columbia teachers will hold a three-day strike starting Monday, but their union president says the job action could be averted if the education minister agrees to jump-start negotiations.But Education Minister George Abbott seemed unwilling to be rushed, either by the impending strike or by fast-tracking the back-to-work … [Read more...]
To drop them off or not drop them off at school on Monday?
March 1, 2012 by
He's not recommending it, but education minister George Abbott says parents can drop off their children at school next week if they have no other options. The minister says parents can be confident their kids "will be cared for and safe in schools." But at least one district isn't going that far. The Chilliwack school district has posted a notice … [Read more...]
