Some residents in Johnsons Landing are being allowed back home for the first time after a deadly mudslide tore through the tiny Kootenay village ten days ago. Regional officials say parts of two out of 16 properties have been removed from an evacuation order. "With each new piece of information we get from the geotechnical experts, we can re-assess … [Read more...]
Residents fight development at Arbutus and 15th
June 28, 2012 by
People unhappy with a new development at Arbutus Street and 15th Avenue, say it threatens the landmark "Ridge" theatre - and they want their MLA to get involved.Their MLA?Premier Christy Clark... "She is in a tight riding she will need each one of our votes if she wants to get elected there is an election coming up... I have heard just incidentally … [Read more...]
Okanagan residents on flood watch
May 12, 2012 by
It's going to be another weekend of watching the water levels in the Okanagan... Dale Kronebusch with the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District says an evacuation alert will stay in-effect for 11 homes near Anarchist Mountain. But that's not the only area that could be in trouble... "We're also watching the Similkameen River to see how fast it … [Read more...]
Gondola proposal divides Squamish residents
April 19, 2012 by
A proposal for a gondola, which has divided residents of Squamish, will go to a public meeting tonight. Proponents say the lift, set to be built on crown land between the Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls would create jobs and boost tourism. But local resident and environmentalist Brian Vincent says opening up the backcountry to thousands of new … [Read more...]
Mission residents warned about sex offender
November 11, 2011 by
A man who police say has a history of sexual-related offences against adult women will be moving to Mission. RCMP are warning that Andrew Aurie Jefferson was released from a federal corrections institution this week. They say Jefferson grabs women from behind, threatens to kill them if they scream, and then uses a knife during a sexual … [Read more...]
A proposed new park and rink for the Canucks draws False Creek residents ire.
October 6, 2011 by
Big plans for one of Vancouver's last undeveloped waterfronts was pitched to city council today. And the ideas for False Creek near BC place include the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver council has been told a new plan for Northeast False Creek includes a rink that would … [Read more...]
