Author Archives: Jeff Clowers

First year Broadcast Journalism student. Sports fanatic. Go Canucks!

First Charge Rioter Awaits Sentence

The pre-sentence hearing for the first person charged in connection with the June 15th Stanley Cup Riots begins today in provincial court. The crown is seeking indictment and a 21 month sentence for charges of participating in a riot and … More →

Saskatchewan Chemists Receive Half A Million For Solar Research

Ron Steer

A group of chemistry researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has been awarded $492,000 by the federal Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for their work on solar cells. Ron Steer and his team are working on the project in … More →

Musher Hugh Neff Wins Yukon Quest Race

Musher Hugh Neff with dog Tolliver

After nine days of traveling treacherous mountain passes, frozen rivers and remote villages, musher Hugh Neff has claimed victory in the Yukon Quest dog sled race. Neff narrowly edged out fellow musher Allen Moore by less than a minute in … More →

Premier Clark Makes Appearance on CKNW

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BC premier Christy Clark made a surprise last minute appearance on CKNW’s “The Bill Good Show” this morning where she gave a short introductory speech claiming the appearance was an effort to update the BC public on the liberals spring … More →

CBC Launches Online Music Service

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The CBC is launching a new online music streaming service that allows listeners to access dozens of different stations. Users of the free service can listen to the genre of their choice with options including classical, jazz, rock, pop, country, … More →

Shenher Claims Lack of Resources Hurt Investigation

Today’s testimonial by Detective Constable Lori Shenher made it apparent that the Vancouver Police Department could have benefited from more human resources in the Missing Women’s Investigation. Shenher, the first police officer assigned to the case, not only headed the … More →

VPD Defends Stance on Police Dogs

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The Vancouver Police Department is defending the use of a police dog in an altercation with a fleeing skateboarder last June. Deputy Chief Constable Adam Palmer displayed graphic video showing Christopher Evans smashing the window of a Coast Mountain bus … More →