At least one First Nations elder is accusing the judge in the Monty Robinson case of misusing an aboriginal legal provision, after the former RCMP officer was sentenced to no jail time for obstructing justice. Grand Chief Stewart Philip says some blame goes to Robinson's lawyer as well. "The intent of Gladue was not to provide a legal loophole for … [Read more...]
DNA match body parts sent to Vancouver schools to remains of Jun Lin
June 13, 2012 by
DNA tests have revealed the hand and foot sent to two Vancouver schools belong to the man believed to have been murdered and dismembered by Luka Magnotta. Montreal police confirm the body parts sent to False Creek Elementary and Saint George's School two weeks ago are those of 33-year-old Jun Lin. A hand and foot sent to offices of political … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Police say human remains sent to two local schools
June 5, 2012 by
Vancouver police are investigating the delivery of suspicious packages --possibly containing human remains to two local schools.The BC Coroner's Service is also investigating. Details will be released later this hour during a news conference at VPD headquarters. The schools involved are False Creek Elementary and St. George's private … [Read more...]
UPDATES: VPD confirm hand and foot sent to local schools
June 5, 2012 by
Vancouver Police have confirmed suspicious packages delivered to two Vancouver schools today contained human remains. The schools involved are False Creek Elementary and St. George's, a private school for boys. VPD Deputy Chief Warren Lemcke says the BC Coroner's Service is also investigating. "The first package, containing what appears to be … [Read more...]
A downtown building has been damaged and workers sent home after a water pipe burst.
May 1, 2012 by
Massive flooding caused chaos at a downtown Vancouver highrise this morning. Some time overnight, a pipe burst on the 18th floor of the 32 storey Bentall Tower at Burrard and Dunsmuir, which houses several law firms and the Bank of Montreal. Several hundred workers were sent home because the power has been shut off below the 18th … [Read more...]
Man sent to hospital after stabbing in Surrey
April 7, 2012 by
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Surrey last night. Staff Sgt. Blair McColl says the man was at 137A Street and 100th Avenue. "Just before midnight last night, one of our general duty police members here in Surrey, came across a male who was suffering fairly apparent stab wounds to his arm--one arm, and his … [Read more...]
Teen riding scooter sent to hospital after colliding with truck
October 22, 2011 by
A teenage boy has been airlifted to Children's Hospital in Vancouver following a crash in Surrey. The crash happened on 148th Street near Fraser Highway around 7:45 last evening. Eyewitnesses say the 15-year old was riding a mini scooter or pocket bike and collided with a truck pulling out of a driveway. A BC Ambulance Spokesperson says the boy is … [Read more...]
Man with gang affiliations sent to hospital in critical condition after shooting
September 17, 2011 by
Surrey is the location of the region's latest gang shooting. It happened about 9:30 at 144th Street and 101st Avenue -- a well-known drug corner according to neighbours. RCMP Corporal Holly Marks says a man sitting in a vehicle was hit by several bullets. "He has been transported to hospital in critical condition. He's in his late twenties or … [Read more...]
Five sent to hospital in BC river boat crash
August 14, 2011 by
RICHMOND, B.C. - Five people are recovering after a pleasure boat crash in the Fraser River, near Richmond, B.C.The Vancouver Coast Guard responded to a call just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, finding ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
5 sent to hospital after pleasurecraft crashes just off of Mitchell Island
August 14, 2011 by
An officer with the Vancouver Coast Guard says 5 people were taken to hospital including at least one who was badly injured when a 21 foot pleasureboat crashed into something in the Fraser River off ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
