People all over BC have opened their hearts and their wallets this weekend for kids in this province. The 47th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon raised $ 7,124,264. The money goes toward helping children with special needs. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
More questions than answers after West End stabbing spree
February 1, 2013 by
The M.L.A. who represents Vancouver's West End says people in the community are scared and anxiously waiting to hear more from police after multiple stabbings last night in a building at Haro and Barclay. Spencer Chandra-Herbert says residents of the West End -- not only those living in the building -- are still scared and have very little … [Read more...]
Police now using Bait Program for more than just cars
January 31, 2013 by
The Bait Car Program now includes more than cars Justice Minister Shirley Bond, police and ICBC have announced that bait property will now be places in Bait Cars. Bond says, "this year's auto crime enforcement month will focus on theft from vehicles. IMPACT and other police agencies throughout the province have committed to protecting valuables and … [Read more...]
VPD officer nabs more than 500 drunk drivers
January 13, 2013 by
A Vancouver police officer, who's been commended for catching hundreds of impaired drivers, says it's a labour of love... because he's seen enough death and destruction to last a lifetime. Most police officers stop fewer than 20 drunk drivers a year, but over the past two years, constable Brant Arnold-Smith has pulled more than 500 off the … [Read more...]
More than $20,000 raised for Abbotsford Food Bank
December 15, 2012 by
Christmas has come early for the Abbotsford Food Bank, after local businesses and fire and rescue services teamed up to raise over $ 20,000. Steve Magown is a manager of one of the eight car dealerships that lead the Fraser Valley Automall Annual Food Bank Drive each December. "It's a big group. Every year it's getting bigger, people are … [Read more...]
Tax hikes for Vancouverites will be higher than city hall is advertising
December 11, 2012 by
An NPA Vancouver councillor is warning city residents the tax hikes approved by council today will actually be higher than what is being advertised. George Affleck says when you factor in all the variables it will be higher than the predicted 2.75%. "When you include utilities you are looking at a 3 to 4% tax increase for residents of … [Read more...]
Pledge Day raises more than $1.7 million for the CKNW Orphans’ Fund
December 7, 2012 by
More than 1.7 million dollars. That's how much was raised Friday -- the 35th annual Pledge Day for the CKNW Orphans' Fund. Executive Director, Jamie Hunt says that number breaks a record set back in 2006. "Last year was 1.22 million so you look at almost half a million dollars more that goes directly back to the programs that we support, more kids … [Read more...]
Crown Counsel association says courts need more than new judges
December 4, 2012 by
The Crown Council Association is calling the addition of nine new provincial court judges a "good first step." Association spokesperson Samiran Lakshman says while they welcome the move the province needs to now invest in other areas of the justice system, like legal aid. "These nine new judges are going to be shocked when they walk into family … [Read more...]
Children and youth representative says BC government spends less on mental health programs than it claims
October 20, 2012 by
BC's Representative for Children and Youth is disputing figures from the provincial government -- over the amount of money spent on mental health programs. The minister responsible -- Stephanie Cadieux -- claims $ 94 million are spent each year to address concerns. But Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond isn't buying that number. "I think they spend closer … [Read more...]
