Vancouver Police are trying to track down a suspect after a threat locked down a local elementary school. Sgt. Randy Fincham says police got a call shortly after 10 o'clock, reporting comments about Thunderbird Elementary that lead police to believe the safety of someone in relation to the school was in danger. The school was put into … [Read more...]
Threat made against Vancouver school
December 17, 2012 by
Police aren't providing specifics, but they say they are investigating a threat at a Vancouver elementary school. Just after ten this morning, Vancouver Police say they learned threats were made that could affect the safety of students at Thunderbird Elementary in the 23 hundred block of Cassiar street. The school was then placed under a … [Read more...]
UPDATES BREAKING NEWS: Massacre at U-S elementary school
December 14, 2012 by
Horrific gun violence in the United States. The numbers are changing, but various reports say 27 people, including 18 children, have been massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. It's believed the gunman was in his 20's, wearing all black and a bullet proof vest, and may have had four weapons. Police have confirmed … [Read more...]
12/11/2012 – New School Comedy at Darby’s Pub
December 11, 2012 by
Simon King & Brett Martin's 'Comedians You Should See' presents 'New School Comedy' at Darby's Pub every Tuesday at 9:00.Featuring a professional MC and 6 of Comics from Vancouver and beyond, the show is a great place to catch established pro Comics working new material and fine-tuning older bits, as well as a selection of the best … [Read more...]
12/04/2012 – New School Comedy at Darby’s Pub
December 3, 2012 by
Simon King & Brett Martin's 'Comedians You Should See' presents 'New School Comedy' at Darby's Pub every Tuesday at 9:00.Featuring a professional MC and 6 of Comics from Vancouver and beyond, the show is a great place to catch established pro Comics working new material and fine-tuning older bits, as well as a selection of the best … [Read more...]
Singer helps school in bid for new playground
December 2, 2012 by
The lead singer of the band Chilliwack has put together a re-make of the 10 Days of Christmas on YouTube to promote Sir Richard McBride Elementary School's bid for a new playground in an online competition. Bill Henderson plays the guitar while students from the school encourage people to vote online for a replacement to their playground which was … [Read more...]
11/27/2012 – New School Comedy at Darby’s Pub
November 27, 2012 by
Simon King & Brett Martin's 'Comedians You Should See' presents 'New School Comedy' at Darby's Pub every Tuesday at 9:00.Featuring a professional MC and 6 of Comics from Vancouver and beyond, the show is a great place to catch established pro Comics working new material and fine-tuning older bits, as well as a selection of the best … [Read more...]
11/20/2012 – New School Comedy at Darby’s Pub
November 20, 2012 by
Simon King & Brett Martin's 'Comedians You Should See' presents 'New School Comedy' at Darby's Pub every Tuesday at 9:00.Featuring a professional MC and 6 of Comics from Vancouver and beyond, the show is a great place to catch established pro Comics working new material and fine-tuning older bits, as well as a selection of the best … [Read more...]
McG Set For Danveshari’s “School of Fear”
November 18, 2012 by
Wonderland Sound & Vision and Red Crown Productions are teaming for a film adaptation of Gitty Danveshari's children's book series "School of Fear." Based on the 2010 release first book in the trilogy, the story follows four phobia-ridden children who are sent to an exclusive yet secretive school where they must conquer their fears and survive … [Read more...]
BCTF concerned over regulations allowing School Boards to set calendars
November 10, 2012 by
BC Teachers' Federation President Susan Lambert says she's worried about school districts in the province being able to set their own school calendars. Lambert says it's difficult for families to organize family time if everyone is on a different calendar. She says family time is something kids need in addition to school time. "I don't think … [Read more...]
