April 23, 2024

Crew member on Queen of the North told to keep quiet

A crew member who survived the sinking of the Queen of the North ferry in March of 2006 wrapped up her testimony today at the trial of Karl Lilgert, by confirming BC Ferries executives told her not to talk about what happened. Lynn Cloutier, who hasn't worked for the government-funded corporation since the tragedy that killed two passengers, says … [Read more...]

Post game was very, very quiet

Not much activity downtown after the Vancouver Canucks' first playoff game. The police department appeared out in force. Ambling in pairs up the sidewalk, cruising past on bicycles, keep watch from unmarked vehicles.  But there was mostly nothing to patrol but sullen, jersey-clad fans wallowing in the team's loss. The fans didn't notice any … [Read more...]