The Union Gospel Mission expects to serve more than 3,000 meals today - as part of its annual Easter celebration in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. 3,000 pounds of ham, 900 pounds of potatoes and a whole lot of apple pie are just a few of the items on the menu. Tony Chisholn is a graduate from the UGM re-habilitation progam. "Well I've been here for … [Read more...]
New job contract for thousands of BC health workers
February 18, 2013 by
More than 15-thousand health workers across BC have a new contract with the provincial government. The two year deal includes more money totalling three per cent for employees represented by the Community Bargaining Association. They include home-support workers, alcohol and drug counsellors, as well as staff at mental-health group homes. The … [Read more...]
Government to contact thousands victimized in breach of privacy
January 14, 2013 by
Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid says her government will move to immediately contact an estimated 38 thousand people affected by a data breach. The government has uncovered three specific cases where personal health information was accessed for research purposes, without proper authorization. "The first breach was the health data of over … [Read more...]
Thousands of Port Mann Bridge decals still in the mail
January 2, 2013 by
Wondering where your new Port Mann bridge decal is? At least 50-thousand are 'still in the mail.' There were more than half a million registrations in the weeks preceding the opening of the new bridge with about a third happening in the last few days before tolling began. As a result, project spokesperson Max Logan says many drivers are still … [Read more...]
Thousands gather in Downtown Vancouver for annual Santa Claus Parade
December 2, 2012 by
Thousands lined the streets of Vancouver to take in the Santa Claus parade. Marching bands, floats and blaring festive music. It all came together to create a party atmosphere in the downtown core. As for the kids? They were all waiting on one man. "Santa! Santa. Santa. Santa." In the end, Santa made the kids wait until nearly 3:00 before showing … [Read more...]
Thousands attend funeral for young RCMP constable
November 20, 2012 by
He was a bright, fun-loving and compassionate man. Thousands of police and other emergency responders, family and friends, are paying their respects at a full regimental funeral for RCMP Constable Adrian Oliver. His partner, Sheila, stood at the platform with Adrian's twin brother, Ben, also a Mountie. Her words were heartwrenching. "Adrian the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving dinner for thousands at Union Gospel Mission
October 8, 2012 by
The Union Gospel Mission expects to feed thousands of Vancouver's least fortunate a Thanksgiving dinner today. For many in the Downtown Eastside, it often feels like they're another anonymous brick in the wall. But Marie, who lives in the neighbourhood, says the Mission gives her a sense of community. "I've been coming down to the Union Gospel … [Read more...]
Thousands run for cancer research
September 16, 2012 by
Across the country, thousands are participating in Terry Fox runs to raise money and awareness for cancer research.In Stanley Park, participant Curtis Allen says this event is as much about providing hope as raising cash. "It just lets all these people know that are ravaged by this terrible disease that they're not alone and that people are … [Read more...]
Thousands gather for 4/20
April 21, 2012 by
Vancouver's annual 4/20 smoke-in has took over the Art Gallery grounds Friday. Trying to blaze a trail through the masses of people who congregrated downtown, people offered marijuana. The drug, in all forms, was being peddled like peanuts at a baseball game, to the crowds with already half-closed eyes. And just as important, the loads of snacks on … [Read more...]
Tens of thousands expected to show up for Vancouver Sun Run
April 15, 2012 by
Tens of thousands of runners will cram into downtown streets for the Vancouver Sun Run Sunday. To help bring runners in, Translink Spokesman Derek Zabel says the Expo and Millennium Skytrain lines will start a half hour earlier, while the Seabus will start an hour earlier. Then, bus service will be pulled to accomodate the race route. "and on … [Read more...]
