March 29, 2024

NDP win in BC is their only victory out of 3 nation-wide

Environmental lawyer Murray Rankin was the victor in Monday's Federal Byelection in Victoria. The New Democrat says his win sends a message to Ottawa that Victorians want to help the homeless instead of building fighter jets, "And 'no' to tax cuts for the few at the expense of the many and 'yes' to a clean environment, including our … [Read more...]

Hundreds gather at Victory Square to mark Remembrance Day

Hundreds gathered at Victory Square on Sunday to participate in a Remembrance Day ceremony. Percy Smith was in the British Merchant Marine during World War Two, transporting vital supplies in the north Atlantic. While Smith says he saw some terrible things, including ships in his convoy sunk by torpedoes, he says he'd do it all again. "Would I do … [Read more...]

Legal victory for van Dongen

A legal victory for a former Liberal cabinet minister, in his attempt to get more answers about the controversial six-million dollar Basi-Virk deal. The BC Supreme Court has granted John van Dongen's request for intervenor status in a court case, where BC's auditor general is trying to get information from defense lawyers about the government's … [Read more...]

Court victory for local newspaper reporter

The BC Court of Appeal has ruled a local newspaper reporter won't be forced to reveal confidential sources. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was brought forward by a former member of Parliament. In October 2007, the Province newspaper ran a story detailing alleged electoral corruption involving then West Vancouver Liberal MP Blair Wilson. The … [Read more...]

Try to celebrate victory or defeat in a responsible manner

You had your chance to play nice last year and you blew it. That's what Vancouver Police are saying as they promise to get tough with any rowdy hockey fans during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, "If you are looking to come downtown to cause trouble, we will be there waiting for you and we will not be showing any leniency." Constable Lindsay Houghton … [Read more...]

Lulay leads Lions to Grey Cup victory

VANCOUVER - They opened the season with a whimper, but Travis Lulay and the B.C. Lions ended it with a bang Sunday.Game MVP Travis Lulay threw two second-half touchdown passes to lead B.C. to an exciting 34-23 Grey Cup win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. The victory, before an ear-splitting B.C. Place sellout of 54,313, capped a stunning … [Read more...]

Sweet taste of victory for Gregor Robertson

“Gregor. Gregor. Gregor.” That’s what hundreds of Vision Vancouver supporters chanted Saturday night as Gregor Robertson earned the right to be the city’s mayor for another three years. “Thank you people of Vancouver for electing every single candidate on the Vision Vancouver team,” a beaming Robertson told a raucous crowd at the party’s election … [Read more...]

Hassli helps Whitecaps to rare MLS victory

VANCOUVER - Eric Hassli scored twice Sunday as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Chicago Fire 4-2 in a battle of last-place MLS clubs.Hassli, who was also foiled by 'keeper Sean Johnson on a ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]

Wright-Phillips shines again in Man City's Vancouver victory

English Premier League defeated Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 in an exhibition game. Wright-Phillips unleashed a shot from about 30 yards that beat goalkeeper Jay Nolly. It ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]