The leader of the provincial Green party is urging the Premier and the leader of the provincial NDP to pressure the feds on a new investment treaty with China. Jane Sterk says the deal, called FIPA, will kick in at months end with no debate in the house of commons and no say from the provinces. Sterk says the deal may trump provincial rights … [Read more...]
Warning about buying drugs online
October 4, 2012 by
Don't buy your medication on the Internet. That's the message from Mounties and border officers, as they detail an ongoing international investigation into fake drugs being sold online. RCMP Sergeant Duncan Pound says officers recently raided addresses linked to the counterfeit drug market and intercepted nearly four thousand packages with fake … [Read more...]
Spike in drowning deaths prompts warning
August 24, 2012 by
The BC Coroners Service is concerned about a 50 percent spike in drowning deaths this summer. Coroner Barb McLintock says 34 people have drowned so far in various incidents and she's urging the public to remember basic water safety procedures, such as staying sober. "It is a truism that alcohol and boating don't mix, alcohol and swimming don't mix, … [Read more...]
Warning to those looking for PNE parking
August 19, 2012 by
If you think parking at the PNE is expensive, wait until you hear about the potential fines for illegally parking in the neighbourhood.Fines start at $ 100 for those who illegally park, while residents who allow illegal parking could be smacked with a $ 2000 fine.Taryn Scollard with the City of Vancouver says finding alternative transportation … [Read more...]
Police issue warning about sex offender
August 1, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are issuing a warning about 48 year old Don Michel Bakker. Bakker was convicted of ten sexual offences, preying on women and children, and he's now going to be living in Abbotsford. Police say the attacks were extremely violent. Bakker must not come into contact with anyone under the age of 18, he has to … [Read more...]
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Kenya
July 8, 2012 by
Yesterday, the U.S. State Department issued an updated travel warning for US citizens living in or traveling to Kenya as a result of heightened terrorist activity and crime in the area. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Lower Mainland fire warning
July 7, 2012 by
Watch those campfires...That's the message from fire officials, as temperatures start to soar across Metro Vancouver.Fire information officer Fionna Tolovsen says the danger rating may still be listed as "low" - but adds of all the 22 Lower Mainland fires already this season, each one was human-caused. "We do ask that you follow the campfire … [Read more...]
Police warning: purse snatchers at work in north east Vancouver
July 4, 2012 by
Police are putting out a warning about a purse snatcher who's been targeting elderly women in northeast Vancouver. The attacks occured between April 30th and July third. It seems more than one suspect is involved. In one case, a 74 year old woman who refused to hand over her money had her head slammed into a dumpster. Police say elderly women … [Read more...]
Province issues warning over 7 vessels in Fraser River
June 27, 2012 by
BC environment minister Terry Lake has issued an environment emergency declaration for seven improperly secured vessels in the Fraser River near Mission.The derelict vessels include the BC Ferry, former "Queen of Sidney."The ministry of environment says if the water conditions were to cause the vessels to break free, the vessels could put public … [Read more...]
Police issue warning about child sex-tourist
May 31, 2012 by
Vancouver Police have issued a public warning about a convicted child molester who is now living in the city again. Donald Bakker must abide by several conditions to keep him away from children including an 11pm curfew. The warning has been issued because Bakker is considered a high risk to reoffend. Bakker was the first … [Read more...]
