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Spring brings threat of drownings for outdoors
The death of two men in an Okanagan Lake this week brings the total of drownings to five for May. A water safety expert says spring brings unique dangers if you’re trying to enjoy the outdoors.
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Fraser Valley river water levels stabilizing
While water levels have stopped rising for now, a change could soon come. Another low pressure system could hit by the middle of next week, which could lead to more flood danger.
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Inspector wins national honour from Governor General
Vancouver inspector Bob Stewart, a 35-year member of the Vancouver Police Department, has received the Order of Merit of the Police Forces from Governor General David Johnston.
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President’s Choice White Grape Juice recalled over undeclared sulphites
People with sensitivity to sulphites are being warned not to consume a certain brand of white grape juice sold by Loblaw Companies.
This after it was revealed that the 1.36-litre size of President’s Choice White Grape Juice contains sulphites which are not declared on the label.
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Globe investigation alleges Doug Ford sold hashish in the 80s
The Globe and Mail has come out with their own investigative report. In the report it’s alleged Mayor Rob Ford’s brother, Coun. Doug Ford, sold hashish in the 1980s.
The Globe alleges another Ford brother, Randy, was also involved in the drug trade and was once charged in connection with a drug-related kidnapping.
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Weekend events
Get those tastebuds working, take in some mixed martial arts, or help people of European descent celebrate their heritage this weekend.
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Friends rally around busker denied Granville Island permit
Keegan Chin, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been a fixture at Granville Island for the last couple of years. After submitting his audition video, he was turned down for a licence.
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Boundary Bay parents ask for bus service cuts to be delayed
Eighty students from Boundary Bay will be losing bus service in the fall. The parents want bus service to continue for the next year, while they look at the funding issues.
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Granville Island stores worried tourism could take hit
Store owners say buskers are a big attraction for Granville Island, and forcing them to abide by new fees and rules will only bring fewer tourists.
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Burnaby’s mayor thinks fight against pipeline may be over
Mayor Derek Corrigan blames the election results for sealing its fate. He says there is one last hope for opponents though and that is First Nations groups.
