Final report on Johnsons Landing slide released
We will find out later today what the Regional District of Central Kootenay plans for the landslide-devastated community of Johnsons Landing, on the shores of Kootenay Lake, in southeast B.C. Continue reading
Man stabbed on Downtown Eastside last night, in critical condition
A man is in hospital in critical condition after he was stabbed on the Downtown Eastside Wednesday night. Continue reading
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Save-on-Meats food token program a huge success
86 per cent of panhandlers on the Downtown Eastside say they want more token-for meal programs. Continue reading
Drugs or alcohol not involved in deadly Surrey crash that killed six: coroner
Police say drugs or alcohol did not play a factor in a car crash in Surrey last month that claimed six lives. Continue reading
Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart calls for tougher privacy laws
Canada’s privacy commissioner Jennifer Stoddart says she’s tried naming and shaming some of the world’s largest companies into respecting the privacy of Canadians. Continue reading
City of Vancouver wants to get residents more involved in local government
The Engaged City Task Force Plan includes the introduction of a mobile city hall, more neighbourhood input on budget decisions, and a city-wide block party day. Continue reading
Watch: Global BC News Hour – May 22, 2013
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2 more arrested in hacking death of soldier in London
British police say two more people have been arrested by officers investigating the hacking death of a U.K. soldier in London. Continue reading
Don Cherry criticizes Canucks GM Gillis
Hours after it was announced that head coach Alain Vigneault was fired, Cherry said Wednesday during the Coach’s Corner segment on “Hockey Night in Canada” that Vancouver’s general manager Mike Gillis is the reason for the team’s struggles and early exit from the post-season. Continue reading
Lifetime ban on blood donation by gay men lifts
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Canada is lifting a nearly 30-year-old ban on gay men giving blood, though for the time being only those who are abstinent will be allowed to donate. Continue reading
Home affordability holds steady — but treading close to ‘danger zone’
Are your home’s carrying costs uncomfortably high? A new report from RBC released Thursday can perhaps provide an indication while also giving an update on where affordability of a house in your city stands. Continue reading
Three out of 10 households have no money left after essentials: Study
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A new study by the Certified General Accountants of Canada has found three out of 10 households across Canada never, or almost never, have money left over after paying essential expenses. Continue reading
Woman from Cloverdale Rodeo YouTube video speaks out
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On Wednesday she said she feels badly about her behaviour, but said the protester started the confrontation. Continue reading
26 killed in 2 simultaneous car bombs in Niger targeting French mine and barracks
Suicide bombers in Niger detonated two car bombs simultaneously on Thursday, one inside a military camp in the city of Agadez and another in the remote town of Arlit at a French-operated uranium mine, killing a total of 26 people and injuring 30, according to officials in Niger and France. Continue reading