Labour leaders and the family of a young man killed on the job are outraged by Worksafe BC's decision to overhaul the rules designed to protect late night workers. If employers can't afford to hire a second worker or install a barrier, they can now comply with regulations if they, among other things - install video surveillance, a time lock … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC changes outrage both Labour and family of a young man killed on the job.
December 8, 2011 by
Young giraffe dies at Vancouver-area zoo
November 14, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - A three-year-old giraffe has died at a Vancouver-area zoo.The Rothschild giraffe named Amryn was born in December 2007 but was found on the ground inside his barn at the Greater Vancouver Zoo Monday morning.The zoo says Amryn was treated aggressively but died shortly after.Officials say the cause of death is unknown and the results of a … [Read more...]
Young adult male shot in Royal City
November 1, 2011 by
A 29 year old man is in Royal Columbian Hospital being treated for a gunshot to the face. Police aren't saying whether there could be any gang involvement. The initial call was to 280 Ross Drive where police found a car with bullet holes in it, and the victim. The crime scene itself,was at the site of the old Woodlands School. Both areas … [Read more...]
Pilot in fatal plane crash leaves behind wife, young daughter
October 28, 2011 by
While officials investigate why a small plane crashed near YVR yesterday, coworkers at a northern airline are mourning the loss of one of their pilots. Luc Rortin died in hospital last night. Bill Hesse, general manager at Northern Thunderbird Air remembers Fortin as an experienced pilot who had flown around the world. The … [Read more...]
Young B.C. man who stepped into a fight dies
October 9, 2011 by
SURREY, B.C. - An 18-year-old man is dead after police say he tried to stop a fight on a transit bus travelling through Surrey, B.C.Police say Jamie Kehoe was stabbed early Saturday when he intervened in an argument between two women and a man.He was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries.The attacker ran from the bus, and while police brought … [Read more...]
Young mom’s body found
September 12, 2011 by
The estranged husband of a slain Burnaby mother has been charged in relation to her death, after her body was found in a suitcase floating in the Fraser River. RCMP Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the integrated homicide investigation team (IHIT) said Yating (Lancy) Hu was confirmed dead after two boaters phoned in to report a suspicious suitcase on the … [Read more...]
Surrey pulls plug on outdoor concert; cites potention for drunk young people
September 8, 2011 by
The Stanley Cup riot is top of mind for officials in Surrey. The city pulled the permits for a large, free outdoor concert at Kwantlen University, after it became obvious crowds - much larger than anticipated - would gather. That's because officials learned the headliner was international artist Jay Sean, and not a local … [Read more...]
More young drivers busted for racing
September 2, 2011 by
For the second time in three days, police in the Lower Mainland have seized the vehicles of young street racers driving expensive cars. On Wednesday, a fleet of flashy sports cars was impounded by RCMP in Surrey and White Rock. This morning, police in West Vancouver caught two 17-year olds speeding up Cypress Bowl Road, travelling as fast as … [Read more...]
Young man killed in Vancouver shooting
July 26, 2011 by
Flashbacks, fear, guilt and anger will torment the minds of survivors of the shooting and bomb attacks in Norway, but mental health experts say doctors should resist the temptation to rush in and ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
