In the wake of the Pope's unexpected announcement that he is resigned February 28th, parishoners at Vancouver's Holy Rosary Cathedral are suprised, but understanding of the 85-year-old's decision. Ruby Largo says given the pressures of the modern age, she respects the Pope's decision to step down. She says she is "disappointed but if he really … [Read more...]
Gang police in Canada react to marijuana votes in US
November 7, 2012 by
Now that voters in Washington and Colorado have said yes to de-criminalizing marijuana, it's still business as usual for police in Canada. Sergeant Lindsey Houghton with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC says it could be a long time before those initiatives become law. "You're talking about the possession of about an ounce which I … [Read more...]
Fans react to early Canucks playoff exit
April 22, 2012 by
Disappointed, dejected and downright depressed. Fans react to the Vancouver Canucks' ejection from the playoffs, after a 2-1 overtime loss to the L.A. Kings. Some were downhearted... "Not enough offence. Not enough offence. I mean, you could say we didn't see enough jump. We saw Lapierre a little bit, saw a little bit of Higgins, saw … [Read more...]
The NDP react to government move to bring closure to Bill 22 debate.
March 12, 2012 by
The Clark government is imposing limits on the debate over Bill 22, which will ban strikes by BC teachers until the end of August. A motion passed today will end all debate on the bill by 5:00 Thursday, NDP house leader John Horgan says the motion was unnecessary. Horgan said "We believe that there's a fundamental impasse between … [Read more...]
Occupy demonstrators react to Mayor’s comments
The Occupy Vancouver movement is responding to Mayor Gregor Robertson's statement that he wants the tents down and the demonstration to end peacefully. The movement has agreed on a press release in response to the mayor. Among what will be included, a statement saying that quashing the movement would be a violation of Canadian and International … [Read more...]