We're learning more about the border guard who was shot in the neck yesterday afternoon at the Peace Arch border crossing. The woman is Lori Bowcock, who worked up until the spring with the Ontario Provincial Police. "She worked at the provincial communication centre located in London, Ontario, as a dispatcher. And she was also a member of the … [Read more...]
Man shot in Surrey
October 12, 2012 by
One man is in hospital after a shooting in Surrey this morning. It happened about 5:30 near 60 Avenue and 130 Street. RCMP responded after a 911 call was made from an area home. Staff Sgt. Bob Pinkewcyz says the victim, whose age is not being released, took a bullet to an extremity. He's now in stable condition. When asked what the man was doing … [Read more...]
Sister of man shot and killed by RCMP has questions
September 13, 2012 by
The sister of the man shot by the RCMP in Prince George says he was a decorated veteran, struggling with post-traumatic stress. 40-year old Greg Matters was killed Monday night, after a long stand-off with the mounties. His sister Tracey says she has confidence in the investigation, but also has serious questions. "Why was it necessary to use … [Read more...]
Man shot dead by RCMP identified
September 12, 2012 by
The BC Coroners Service has released the name of the man shot and killed by RCMP on Monday. 40 year old Gregory John Matters was from Prince George. He'd been involved in a stand off with police. The new "Independent Investigations Office" and BC Coroners Service are continuing to investigate this death. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Man shot in Maple Ridge
September 2, 2012 by
Police have released few details so far, but say a 30-year-old man is in hospital after he was shot this morning in Maple Ridge. Police say it happened around 5 a.m. at an apartment complex on 225 Street near North Avenue, in the underground parking lot. The man is in stable condition, but police have not commented on his injuries or a motive for … [Read more...]
BCNU won’t fight new flu shot policy
August 27, 2012 by
BC's nurses won't oppose the province's new mandatory flu shot policy for health workers. But that doesn't mean the nurses union is happy with the enforced regulation. BCNU spokeswoman Margaret Dhillon: "We would always prefer that vaccinations be voluntary, but we of course continue to support and encourage all of our members to get them. But we … [Read more...]
Mounties look for two suspects after Surrey home shot at
August 25, 2012 by
An update on gunfire in Surrey this morning. RCMP say were called to a house near 101st Avenue and 137A Street. They say it looks like at least one bullet was shot at the home's garage and went through the building. A woman at home was not hit. She is not known to police. Mounties adds a vehicle with two occupants was spotted fleeing the scene. But … [Read more...]
Nurses union says no consultation on mandatory staff flu shot
August 24, 2012 by
The BC Nurses Union says it's concerned about an order requiring all medical workers in B.C. to get a flu shot or wear a mask this flu season. Union official Margaret Dhillon says the order from chief medical health officer Dr. Perry Kendall came out of the blue. "There hadn't been any consultation with us beforehand, and we did … [Read more...]
Don’t take the chance, get a flu shot
August 14, 2012 by
That message from the Province's Chief Medical Health Officer. Dr. Perry Kendall says the shot is particularly important for those in "high-risk" groups, like pregnant women and those people over 65, "The other group for whom this vaccine is really important are people who are in contact with people who are susceptible to complications, or who … [Read more...]
NASA’s Curiosity captures awe-inspiring shot of Mount Sharp, uploads video of descent upon Mars
August 7, 2012 by
NASA's Curiosity rover hasn't even been on Mars a full 24 hours, and already the science world is reaping the benefits. Nerds, too, actually. The shot above is the first high(ish) resolution photo shown to the public from its cameras, depicting a shadow of its top, a peculiar Martian landscape and the three-mile Mount Sharp. Just beyond the break, … [Read more...]
