May 4, 2024

85-year-old hit by truck, killed crossing Kitsilano street

An 85-year-old man has died after being hit by a truck Sunday morning in Kitsilano. Police say the senior appeared to have been crossing West 4th Avenue near Larch Street around 10:30 a.m. when a three-ton truck struck him. Investigators don’t know if he had been jaywalking or using a crosswalk, so they’re looking for witnesses. The … [Read more...]

Teen riding scooter sent to hospital after colliding with truck

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...]

Container truck route could be back to square one

It won't happen soon, but Vancouver Port Authorities are promising to re-open a gate at the bottom of Clark Drive. That construction-related closure forced container truck traffic into residential areas.prompting complaints. First from people living along Nanaimo, then Renfrew, "We're following up with those folks who've given us a call and … [Read more...]

Say it Right and Get a (Free) Bite in NYC with the Living Language Food Truck

Attention New York Fodorites: Start brushing up on your high school foreign language knowledge! To celebrate the release of their brand new Platinum products, Living Language will be loading up a food truck with culinary delights and serving free treats. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]