April 18, 2024

Man in serious condition after stabbing outside Langley Bowling Alley

RCMP do not have any suspects after a man was stabbed outside a Langley bowling alley early Sunday morning. The man suffered serious injuries, and was taken by air ambulance to hospital. Police were called to the bowling alley on Fraser Highway and 270th Street at around 1:15am. Investigators are unsure what happened leading up to the stabbing, or … [Read more...]

RCMP investigating after Surrey man accidentally shoots himself outside home

A man ended up accidentally shooting himself with his own gun while chasing what he believed to be a suspicious vehicle in his Surrey neighborhood. RCMP Staff Sergeant Blair McColl says they were called out to 70A Avenue at 125th Street just after 8 last night. "The investigation is continuing, but at this point we're not looking for anybody … [Read more...]

Another Greyhound delay; passenger claims travellers left outside

A frustrated Greyhound passenger who was stranded in Kamloops when buses didn't show up during the pre-Christmas rush says it's happening again--this time in Banff. Carson Loveday says the temperature was -7 Thursday evening, and other passengers told stranded travellers buses were running more than four hours late. "The office is completely … [Read more...]

Protesters gather outside meeting on proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline project

About a dozen protesters voiced their opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project, at a public information session hosted by a Burnaby school Saturday. Mary Leige with the group "Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion" says the boost in tanker traffic is her major concern. "I'm worried about the increase that this'll … [Read more...]

Man stabbed outside business in Surrey

RCMP are investigating after a stabbing in Surrey at around 9pm Friday. Staff Sergeant Bob Pinkewyczs says it happened in front of a business on 108th avenue and 134th Street. “One male victim has been transported to a local area hospital." Pinkewyczs couldn’t confirm reports the suspect fled on foot. The man is said to be in serious … [Read more...]

Protesters gather outside Conservative convention, in opposition of Kits Base closure

It was an opposition blackout as supporters of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station rallied outside a gathering of federal conservatives. While the dozen or so demonstrators carried signs and held placards outside, those inside the Richmond Sheraton Hotel would hardly have noticed. That's because a makeshift barrier was set up at an entrance with a … [Read more...]

Brush fire outside of Vernon leads to temporary evacuation of homes

A small brush fire in the northwest part of Kalamalka Lake just outside of Vernon, has been extinguished. Deputy Chief with Vernon Fire Rescue Service, Lawrie Skolrood says the fire started about 10:00 last night. "There was some homes threatened and a tactical evacuation done by the RCMP." Skolrood says people are being allowed back to their … [Read more...]

Hit and run outside Surrey pub

Surrey RCMP are looking for a suspect vehicle after a hit-and-run outside the Wheelhouse Pub early Sunday morning.Staff Sergeant Murray Hedderson says it happened after a fight between two groups. "One of the groups headed to their vehicle and the second group followed them. The first group got into what is believed to be full-size, white-couloured … [Read more...]

Engadget will be broadcasting live outside of Apple’s iPad event tomorrow!

We did it for WWDC 2011 as well as last year's "Let's Talk iPhone" event, and we'll be doing it again before and after Apple launches its next-generation iPad. Tim and Darren will be live in the streets of San Francisco tomorrow, broadcasting video to the known universe on this very site. We'll be set up just outside of the Yerba Buena Center for … [Read more...]

Engadget will be broadcasting live outside of Apple’s ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event!

It's all going down tomorrow, and you can bet your bottom dollar (or last prepaid SIM, whichever you prefer) that we'll be liveblogging it all on these pages right here. But prior to Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event, we'll be set up outside of the company's Cupertino headquarters in order to bring live pre-show analysis, including the very latest … [Read more...]