Author Archives: Janella Hamilton

Father and Son charged in Van Diest Murder

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Janella Hamilton
Taylor Van Diest

26 year old Mathew Forestor of Cherryville and his father, Roy Forestor were both charged in relation to the murder of 18 year old Taylor Van Diest. Van Diest was found beaten and unconscious near the railway tracks in Armstrong  … More →

Suspect Charged in Cobalt Stabbing

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Janella Hamilton
Cobalt Vancouver

Police have announced a 21-year-old Montreal man has been charged with second-degree murder in the  stabbing death of Chelsea Rose Holden. The victim was a Vancouver resident and mother of two. Chelsea Rose Holden, 28, was stabbed March 19 at … More →

Richmond Man Assaulted

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Janella Hamilton
Suspect Richmond Assault

On February 26th around 4 a.m. a 47 year old Richmond resident was assaulted when crossing the street near Cambie Street & No. 4 Road.  The victim felt someone approach him from behind and he was struck in the face … More →

Sister of Missing 12 Year old Pleas for Safe Return

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Janella Hamilton
Jamie Leah Prohl Sister Plea

This afternoon 9 year- old Lisa Prohl made an emotional plea for the safe return of her sister, 12 year-old Jamie-Leah Prohl. Jamie-Leah was last seen on the evening of March 27thin the 13200 block of 105th Avenue. She is … More →

New WorkBC Employment Services Centre opens in Coquitlam

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Janella Hamilton

British Columbians without jobs, will now have the resources they need to get back to work. Social Development Minister, Stephanie Cadieux was at the opening of a new WorkBC Employment Centre in Coquitlam today. The centre is one of 85 … More →

Armed Robbery Caught on Video

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Janella Hamilton

Nanaimo RCMP are searching for a male who robbed the Petro-Canada on Nicol Street late last night. The suspect was armed with a knife and was wearing a black toque and beige face mask. The male entered the convenience store, … More →

Premier Clark Says “We’re Making Big Progress” in Creating Jobs

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Janella Hamilton
BC Jobs Plan Conference

This afternoon at the Mineral Exploration Roundup conference, Premier Christy Clark gave a speech about the progress of the BC Jobs Plan, “Canada Starts Here.” Clark announced that the provincial government is making significant progress in creating jobs and are … More →

East Vancouver’s Rio Theatre future in jeopardy

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Janella Hamilton
Rio Theatre Meeting

Due to BC’s liquor legislations banning liquor sales at movie theatres, East Vancouver’s Rio Theatre can no longer show films. The theatre was recently granted a liquor license to make life easier during special events. Obtaining the license means the … More →

For the Record – Bell Media sports journalist Blake Price talks about the death of Sarah Burke and freestyle skiing

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Janella Hamilton

Janella Hamilton interviews Blake Price, a Bell Media sports journalist and Team 1040 radio host. With the death of Sarah Burke, Price talks about freestyle skiing and the possible dangers surrounding the sport. Blake Price FTR Interview