March 28, 2024

Cop hit by rock, car, still helps make arrest

A Vancouver Police officer is recovering at home after getting hit by a car and fighting with a suspect. Police were called yesterday afternoon to an alleged assault at Stanley Park. The first cop to arrive chased after the man believed to have been involved, and as they were running down Alberni Street, the officer was hit by a car. He got up, … [Read more...]

Chris Rock Proves To Be “Finally Famous”

Chris Rock's third feature outing as actor/writer/director will reportedly be "Finally Famous". The story centers on a comedian turned film star who, despite the expectations of his fans, is determined to reinvent himself as a ‘serious’ actor. The problem is, that attempt is failing, while his marriage to a popular reality star is expected to be … [Read more...]

Maintenance work closes White Rock Pier in April

If you like to stroll the White Rock Pier, there will be some days this spring you won't be able to. Maintenance work is being done. Greg St. Louis is with the city, and says some piles are being replaced. The work will take up to forty-five days, likely starting in April and finishing by the Victoria Day long weekend. "I know what we're going to … [Read more...]

Chemicals seized from White Rock home

White Rock Mounties says a potentially dangerous situation is under control. The RCMP say they were tipped off about a man in the area who might have some extremely dangerous chemicals. Emergency response, the integrated forensic unit, and a squad specializing in explosives, chemical, biological, and nuclear materials all responded. They seized … [Read more...]

White Rock man says Toyota’s announcement of settlement made at wrong time

A White Rock man who claims his son was killed due to an unintended acceleration problem in a Toyota vehicle says he's fuming at Toyota's timing. Ron Eves says the auto-giant should have waited until after the holidays to announce the $ 1-billion settlement with hundreds of Toyota owners over car value plummeting because of recalls. "It's a huge … [Read more...]

Bill Lawrence wins seat on White Rock council

It was a close race, but business owner Bill Lawrence has won a seat on the White Rock City Council. Lawrence won Saturday’s by-election by 130 votes with a total of 620. There were nine candidates seeking the position left open after long-time councilor Mary-Wade Anderson died in June. Only 15-percent of registered voters in the White Rock … [Read more...]

Man gets two years less a day for deadly White Rock hit-and-run

A Surrey man has been given a jail sentence of two years less a day for a hit and run a year and a half ago that killed a White Rock woman. Kyle Danyliuk also faces three years’ probation and a five-year driving ban. Last winter, he pleaded guilty to five counts from the crash that killed Marilyn Laursen. She was in a crosswalk at Johnston … [Read more...]

09/02/2012 – SUNDOG SUNDAY SUP – PADDLE SERIES (White Rock Beach)

SUNDOG Adventure Sports & Training presents the SUNDOG SUNDAY PADDLE SERIES This will be the largest weekly social paddle series in the lower mainland...and you're invited! Stand up paddling is the fastest growing recreational sport in the world, and it's here to stay! Our goal at SUNDOG is to inspire a movement by sharing SUP with as many … [Read more...]

White Rock Mountie facing charges

Following a Vancouver Police investigation, a member of the White Rock R.C.M.P. is charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death.This, in connection with a police chase that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.Constable David Bickle is facing the charge.56-year-old Marilyn Laursen died after being hit by the driver of a vehicle Bickle … [Read more...]

08/19/2012 – SUNDOG SUNDAY SUP – PADDLE SERIES (White Rock Beach)

SUNDOG Adventure Sports & Training presents the SUNDOG SUNDAY PADDLE SERIES This will be the largest weekly social paddle series in the lower mainland...and you're invited! Stand up paddling is the fastest growing recreational sport in the world, and it's here to stay! Our goal at SUNDOG is to inspire a movement by sharing SUP with as many … [Read more...]