Going into its fifth year, the SFU Entrepreneur of the Year program aims to inspire, support, and launch entrepreneurs. Attendees of the 5th Annual Competition and Awards Ceremony will have the opportunity to watch four entrepreneurs present their businesses to a panel of industry professionals, followed by a Q&A session. The finalists will be … [Read more...]
He allegedly grabbed up 3 year old and now not guilty by mental illness
November 13, 2012 by
A man who allegedly took a boy hostage at an eastside community centre in 2010 has been found not criminally responsible. Almost exactly two years ago, a man locked himself and a three-year-old boy inside a bathroom in the Ray-Cam Community Centre. An eight-hour standoff with police ensued into the night, until officers stormed in when … [Read more...]
Vancouver police investigate 7th city homicide of the year
October 26, 2012 by
It wasn't just a tragic fall by an elderly woman. That's what Vancouver police are saying about the city's seventh homicide of the year. "An 84 year old woman was critically injured inside an East Vancouver care home around 2pm yesterday afternoon." Constable Brian Montague says the 79-year old man accused of pushing the woman to the floor at an … [Read more...]
Langley man to be sentenced next year for pointing laser at RCMP helicopter
October 19, 2012 by
A Langley man will have to wait til next year to learn his sentence for pointing a laser at a helicopter. Alexander William Schiller has pleaded guilty to aiming the laser at the pilot and passenger of an RCMP helicopter while it was assisting Vancouver Police in April of last year -- when Schiller was 30. He was later charged with mischief, … [Read more...]
11 year old boy in hospital after hit-and-run in Surrey
October 11, 2012 by
An 11 year old boy is in hospital after a hit and run in Surrey this afternoon. Staff Sgt. Bob Pinkewycz says it happened about 3:30 at 82nd Avenue and 154A Street. He says the boy had gotten off a school bus which had stopped on 82nd, and he was crossing the street. "Dark coloured Honda, either a Civic or an Accord, crossed the double solid line … [Read more...]
Four year old dead after ATV crash
October 8, 2012 by
Nelson RCMP say a four year old boy is dead following the crash of an all-terrain-vehicle Sunday west of that Kootenay city. A man was riding with his young stepson when they hit the ditch on a forest service roadway. The ATV flipped, landing on both of them. Both were wearing helmets, but the boy was killed and the man suffered serious back … [Read more...]
Family of murdered Surrey teen still looking for answers one year after her death
September 28, 2012 by
The family of a murdered Surrey teen is renewing the call for anyone with information to come forward, on this, the first anniversary of Maple Batalia's death. The murder of the popular 19-year-old stunned the community. Batalia - studying at the SFU campus in Surrey, was shot to death, in the parkade. Her family's holding a vigil Friday night at … [Read more...]
One year later, riot charges keep rolling in
September 25, 2012 by
The Stanley Cup riot charges continue to roll in, over a year after it happened. Eleven more people now face charges related to the June 15th riot last year. Ten of the eleven are accused of assault, in addition to counts of taking part in a riot. Only one of the alleged rioters from this batch is up for breaking and … [Read more...]
Surrey’s mayor says Translink’s 3 year plan falls short for South of the Fraser
September 17, 2012 by
The Mayor of Surrey says Translink's new three year plan falls short. When asked if the transit plan is a disappointment when it comes to infrastructure needs for Surrey, Mayor Dianne Watts said. "Well absolutely, when you look at 70-percent of the future growth of the region is coming South of the Fraser the infrastructure that … [Read more...]
Translink unveils 3 year plan, takes an axe to spending
September 17, 2012 by
Translink's blaming lower than expected revenues from tolls, fares and fuel taxes for making major cuts to service improvements promised last year. "We're going to deliver as much as we can to the region and we're going to be fiscally responsible." Board chair Nancy Olewiler has released the 2013 base plan saying most expansion has … [Read more...]
