The City of Vancouver is considering changing parts of its public hearing process, but some ideas aren’t sitting too well with observers. Randy Helton with cityhallwatch.ca says one proposal would let councillors who miss part of a hearing still vote on a matter, after just a short briefing from staff. "If it's a very contentious issue and … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister preaches patience when it comes to “possible” transit fare hikes.
January 10, 2012 by
BC's Transportation Minister says he understands the concern over possible transit fare hikes but is stressing they aren't garanteed to happen. Blair Lekstrom says every aspect of Translink will be looked at by an independant commissioner. He says "Mister Crilly the Commissioner, who is independant, is going to go out and engage the … [Read more...]
Possible ex-boyfriend of slain teen arrested for assault
October 3, 2011 by
Police investigating last week's murder of SFU student Maple Batalia say no arrests have been made, but a man facing assault charges in another matter linked to the victim turned himself in this morning. RCMP Corporal Drew Grainger says he was wanted for attacking two 19-year old's at a Tim Horton's in Surrey. He says 19 year old Gurjinder … [Read more...]
Lockout possible for teachers: employer
October 1, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Pay cuts and a lockout are a possibility for striking B.C. teachers, whose union could also be forced to pay their benefits, says a spokeswoman for the association that negotiates teachers' contracts for the government.Melanie Joy, chairwoman for the B.C. Public School Employers' Association, said Saturday that those options are … [Read more...]
Video: Vancouver police seeking info in mysterious case of possible assault on toddler
September 27, 2011 by
Vancouver police are seeking the public’s help in solving a mysterious case involving a possible assault of a two-year-old boy. Const. Lindsey Houghton said investigators believe the assault may have happened last year inside a ground-floor apartment or basement suite somewhere in Metro Vancouver. An out-of-province police agency investigating an … [Read more...]
Possible cougar sightings near Victoria
September 10, 2011 by
Three unconfirmed cougar sightings have police near Victoria warning the public to be cautious. All three possible sightings were in Esquimalt, one close to a school, says Victoria Police Constable Michael Russell. So far no one's sure a big cat was actually seen but the Military Police were called out to conduct one search and found … [Read more...]
Possible Break in Amber Alert was False Alarm
September 10, 2011 by
The possible break in the Amber Alert of Kienan Hebert was a false alarm. The 2 o'clock BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay was returned to the dock in Tsawwassen at the request of Delta Police but the reports that it was related to Hebert were incorrect. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Missing Surrey man in possible medical distress
September 4, 2011 by
Police in Surrey are looking for help finding a missing man.Surjit Phagura is in his 50's and may be suffering medical distress. He hasn't been seen since Friday at his home in the 9900 block of 159 Street.Phagura is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and 175 pounds with brown-grey hair. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Possible cougar sighting in Surrey park
August 20, 2011 by
Officials in Surrey are warning the public to be cautious and alert if heading into Cougar Creek Park, after a possible cougar sighting Saturday morning. RCMP Staff Sgt. Bruce Anderson says a woman out walking her dog in the park at 68th Avenue and 121st Street spotted what she believed was a cougar. "The cougar did not pay any … [Read more...]
Police investigate possible hate crime
August 19, 2011 by
Vancouver Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a violent assault. A south asian security guard was repeatedly beaten and hit with the suspect's knee. He spent a day in hospital recovering from head injuries. Constable Jana McGuinness says this was an extremely violent assault and comments were made during the attack that led police … [Read more...]
