Car into Fraser River

Now Public Contributer A car has gone into the Fraser River near the Albion Ferry at the McMillan Island wharf.  As a result, the ferry service is at a standstill as the investigation continues.

Urban Transit Exercise on West Coast Express Train

Now Public Contributer on scene: On Sunday, November 23rd, at approximately 9:00 A.M., an explosion occurred on a West Coast Express commuter train while it was travelling through Coquitlam, BC. approximately...

Voice Report from tbphotos at the Abbotsford Air Show

"Yes. This is tbphotos (Trevor Buttstone?) contributor to Now Public, reporting from Media Day at the Abbotsford Speed Air Show at (??). And I just went for a ride with Juan Peach in a (1946 Taylor car?) along the...

St. John's boys discover human remains in suitcase

Could you imagine the fright of being the parent of a young child, or worse, being the young child to discover such a horrific package while playing 'Cops & Robbers'.  This event is something that the...

Truck rollover shuts down Mary Hill Bypass

Editorial: June 05, 2008, Port Coquitlam, BC.   The Mary Hill Bypass was shut down early this morning, even prior to the start of the rush hour, as a semi-trailler owned by Gulf Islands Cartage flipped...

Two near misses in one day at YVR

With ongoing construction and expansion at Vancouver airport (as well as other cities), there is bound to be congestion on the runways as large aircraft have to shuffle for spots on the ground.  Add to this...

Amtrak train collides with truck - Seven injured

Not an unusual story, as Amtrak has had more than its share of collisions and derailments over the years.  I travelled across the USA on Amtrak several years ago, and although I am very seasoned to train...

Skydiver's world record attempt foiled as balloon floats away without him

Speculation has it that maybe the attempt of a world record jump over Saskatchewan was really not meant to be.  This morning's unsuccesful launch would sound the same as throwing your anchor overboard and...

6-Vehicle Crash Kills 4, Injures 17 In South Los Angeles

Holiday weekends, whether in the U.S. or Canada always bring dreadful news of people dying as a result of motor vehicle accidents or otherwise.  Memorial Day weekend in Southern California was no...

Border guards confiscate over 1,000 switchblades

We can whine all we want about tighter security at border crossings, but the fact remains that if you are entering another country legally, then you have very little to worry about.  The story posted here...

Canadian MP's sign up to view porn movie

YOUNG PEOPLE F**KING - It's the name of a movie that's been making its way around the festival scene.  A multitude of viewpoints include the importance and differences between closeness and caring, intimacy,...

Skydiver's world record attempt postponed

Fournier's project manager would not give the media any specific reason(s) why the jump was postponed. " The capsule was taken back into a hangar late Monday morning after the attempt was called off, The...

Suspect nabbed after police pursuit

Living right in the area where this event took place, I was unaware of the chase, as I was still in bed and did not hear any sirens.  However, a few years ago in Surrey, while driving along King George...

Chocolates with worms seized from shop

For a connoisseur or a lover of chocolate, such as myself, sinking your teeth into your favorite indulgence and then tasting larvae would certainly be a horror for anyone.  Are there no such thing as...

Man shoots bride, groom, guests

A lovely, outdoor, May wedding by a river in Arkansas.. a happy event, as most weddings are, then suddenly saddened with gunfire as a mad man, not at all associated with the wedding, opens fire, shooting the bride, groom and two guests.It would appear that the term 'A...

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