Parents in New Westminster were asked at a public consultation meeting about how they think School District 40 can overcome a $ 2.8 million deficit. Kal Randhawa says with only minimal information provided, the so-called budget workshop was an exercise in futility. She says, "I don't see how feedback from us, with the amount of complexity of the … [Read more...]
Fatal freight train incident causes West Coast Express delays
September 28, 2012 by
A fatal train incident delayed West Coast Express trains by 20 minutes this morning. CP Rail's Ed Greenburg says a freight train struck and killed a middle-aged woman who was on the tracks between Maple Ridge and Haney at 4:30 a.m. "An investigation is being conducted to determine what led the person to being on the tracks." West Coast Express says … [Read more...]
No one hurt in West End shooting
September 18, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are investigating an afternoon shooting in the West End. Police say no one was hurt, but tape remains up in the 13-hundred block of Jervis Street between Pendrell and Comox. Emergency crews received calls about shots being fired shortly before 3pm and shell casings have been found in the alley. Police believe the shooting was … [Read more...]
Wildfire burning west of Peachland
September 9, 2012 by
A wildfire is burning fast west of Peachland. Peachland Mayor Keith Fielding says it's actually outside his district, so no evacuation alerts are in place for his residents at this time. He says crews are on scene at the blaze in the upper Treppanier area, where there are some homes. No details yet from the provincial wildfire centre on the … [Read more...]
Ti West To Deliver “The Sacrament”
September 9, 2012 by
"House of the Devil" and "The Innkeepers" helmer Ti West is already setting out on his next indie horror thriller - this time it is "The Sacrament" for Octane and Worldview Entertainment. Eli Roth will 'present' the film but plot details of West's script are being kept under wraps. It is however expected to be a more 'mainstream' effort than his … [Read more...]
West Van police looking for woman who punched cabbie
September 8, 2012 by
West Vancouver police are looking for a woman who punched a taxi driver in the face. They say a 43-year-old cabbie was driving his fare over the Lions Gate Bridge last week around 2 a.m. when the woman threw up in the car. The driver pulled over at the north end of the bridge and asked her to get out. They started arguing and the woman paid her … [Read more...]
Body found at West End apartment fire
September 2, 2012 by
Vancouver police say a woman's body has been found inside a West End apartment building following a fire. Firefighters were called around 2 p.m. to the 1600-block of Haro Street. They found the body of an elderly woman inside one of the units. Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the blaze, but say it does not appear … [Read more...]
West Vancouver Police investigating after woman injured during apprehension
August 28, 2012 by
West Vancouver Police have been asked by Burnaby RCMP to investigate after a woman was injured while she was being apprehended by mounties under the Mental Health Act. In a release, police say the incident happened in Burnaby on August 22nd. No word on what type of injury the woman suffered. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
West End residents hope for clean, calm fireworks night
August 1, 2012 by
It's day two of the "Celebration of Light." And with hundreds of thousands of people expected to pack the beachs and streets around English Bay, we get a familiar request from nearby neighbours. From urination, to defecation, to even fornication: West End residents have seen it all on fireworks nights. Randy Helton with "West End Neighbours" is … [Read more...]
7 Best West Coast Beaches for Families
August 1, 2012 by
With just more than a month left of summer, it's high time we all hit the beach. From a hidden gem in Southern California to kid-friendly tide pools in Oregon, here are our picks for the West Coast's best. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
