The BC Government and Service Employees' Union is using Family Day to push for more affordable childcare in this province. "We're calling for a daycare system, a universal daycare system that everybody is able to tap into, that the people are well-paid and well educated, and we believe that at about ten dollars a day, families should be able to I … [Read more...]
West Vancouver Police urge snow enthusiasts to stay inbounds after another rescue
December 23, 2012 by
A thirty-year-old snowboarder celebrated his birthday wet and cold in the North Shore Rescue Command Post early Sunday morning. This after crews were called to save the man who ventured out of bounds on Cypress Mountain--the second rescue in just four days. West Vancouver Police Sergeant Matt Dawson says there's no reason to go out of bounds when … [Read more...]
Officials urge fireworks spectators to take transit, leave alcohol at home
July 28, 2012 by
If you're heading to the fireworks, take transit. Translink spokesperson Drew Snider says the system is always busy and extra service is being added. "Skytrain is going to be running rush-hour service levels right through, starting in mid-afternoon and also keeping up to their regular closing time, because we expect that people will generally have … [Read more...]
Put economy over politics, business leaders urge
September 27, 2011 by
There’s no room for single-issue politicians with the world on the brink of financial collapse, the B.C. Chamber of Commerce says. As municipal leaders from across the province meet for their annual convention in Vancouver this week, B.C.’s captains of industry have asked politicians to make the economy their top priority. “The global economy is … [Read more...]
Kienan’s parents say thank you, police urge Randall Hopley to contact them
September 11, 2011 by
Thank you--that was the message from the parents of 3 year old Kienan Hebert today as they spoke alongside RCMP Corporal Dan Moskaluk in Sparwood. Kienan's father, Paul thanked the person who had his son for bringing Kienan back safely and to everyone who has supported the Hebert family. He said Keinan who was discovered missing Wednesday morning, … [Read more...]
