Police Need Your Help 73-Year-Old Grandmother Was Fatally Struck As She Crossed The Street.

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Vancouver - Police have now identified the woman who was killed in a hit-and-run
collision near Main and Cordova Street on December 10th.

Officers have spoken to the family of the 73-year-old grandmother who was fatally
struck as she crossed the street just a few blocks from her home.

Investigators continue to make progress in identifying the driver involved in the
hit-and-run and believe the collision involved a dark grey-coloured 2009 to 2011
four-door Honda Civic. The vehicle is believed to have sustained damage to its hood
and front end, and investigators are asking for public assistance in identifying any
vehicle that matches this description, including any similar vehicles that may have
been hidden, or moved indoors to avoid detection.

Anyone with information in relation to car or driver involved in this hit and run is
asked to call the VPD Collision Investigation Unit at (604) 717-3012.

Capozzi takes her talents to Sweden

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Vancouver, B.C.--Over the last four months former UBC Thunderbirds captain Christi Capozzi has been playing hockey in Sweden for the Göteborg Hockey Club (GHC). She was kind enough to share her experiences of getting the opportunity to play and live in Sweden.

Where are you playing?  

I am playing for the Göteborg Hockey Club (GHC).

What league?

It is in Division 1 which is the second tier here. This year 2 teams from Division 1 get to move up to the Riksserien league, which is the top league, that's why my team brought myself and two other North American players over.

What other teams do you play?

We play Hovås HC, Jönköping HV71, Karlskrona HK, Linköping HC 2 and the Lund Giants HC

Closest major city?

I am living in Göteborg, Sweden (Gothenburg in English). It is the second largest city in Sweden, which has been really fun. There is always lot of things to do. It's a vibrant city with a really good food scene. It is right on the coast with lots of islands around it, which makes it feel kind of like Vancouver.

How did you get hooked up with playing in Europe? 

It was the University of Regina coach (Sarah Hodges) who was the connection. I was ready to hang up my competitive skates and get into the world of beer league when I got an email in May from her. She sent an email to Graham Thomas saying she had been asked by a contact in Sweden if she knew of any good defencemen who may be interested in playing in Sweden and asked if I would be interested.

How does the caliber compare to the CIS?

The caliber in our division, Division 1, is definitely lower than the CIS. The teams in our league are very mismatched skill wise. There is a big gap between the top two teams, my team and HV71, and the rest of the teams. There are however some very talented players on my team who could definitely play CIS or NCAA hockey.

Are there other North Americans playing in the league?

I have two other North Americans on my team, Tess Dusik from Winnipeg and Jessica Havel from Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A really close friend of mine Katie Kennedy, who used to play for the University of Regina is playing for HV71. 

Do you keep in touch with your former UBC teammates and keep tabs on how the Thunderbirds are doing?

I've been keeping in touch as much as possible! It's hard with the time change (I'm 9 hours ahead) but I do text, snap chat and facetime with them a bit, which is nice. I follow how they're doing very closely too! It's fun when they have a 2 p.m. game that's streamed because that's 11 p.m. my time so it's not too hard to watch!

How have you adapted to life in a foreign country/culture? 

I have definitely gotten comfortable living here. Sweden is very similar to Canada. The people are really nice and pretty much everyone speaks English, which makes it very easy for us foreigners to get around and do things on our own. 

What is your favourite Swedish food?

I would have to say this special warm Christmas wine they have called Glogg. It's pretty dark and cold here so its nice to have a cup of that and warm up.

How are you dealing with less daylight hours? 

It was super hard at first but I'm getting used to it by now. Europe does a really good job of lighting their buildings and there are pretty Christmas lights all over the city so it is actually really beautiful at night here or I guess in the afternoon since the sun sets at 3:30!

Have you had the opportunity to travel to other places in Europe? 

So far just to Oslo, Norway. I drove up there with some friends to watch a concert. It was a really cool city except very expensive. We got a sandwich at a little coffee shop and the sandwich alone worked out to about $20 Canadian. We've been super busy with games every weekend but I am hoping to get to some other countries!

When does the season end? Will you return next year?

If you don't make playoffs the season ends at the end of January. I don't think I will be back next year unless I was to get a job in my field of work over here.

What is your career goal?

I am still working on figuring that out! At the moment I am pursuing a career in the business world and would ideally like to be working with the development, expansion and growth of a company that shares similar values as me (travel and sport).

Impaired Drivers Put Your Safety at Risk

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Vancouver – Impaired drivers continue to put the safety of others at risk as VPD remove 16 impaired drivers from Vancouver’s streets over the weekend.

Between Friday and Saturday night, the VPD deployed 24 officers to six locations throughout Vancouver as part of the 2014 Winter CounterAttack campaign. Police conducted 237 Alcohol Screening Device (ASD) tests. Forty-five drivers received suspensions under the provincial Motor Vehicle Act for making a decision to operate a motor vehicle while consuming drugs or alcohol:

12-hour prohibitions (New drivers)	6
24-hour driving prohibitions for alcohol	5
24-hour driving prohibitions for drugs	4
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRP) – warn	13
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRP) – fail	16
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions (IRP) – refuse to provide sample	2

           

Police will be out in force throughout the holiday season, to help you get to and from your events safely.

Metal Detector Locates Military Ordinance

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Vancouver - A man using a metal detector in Stanley Parklocated a relic
military ordinance on Thursday.

Around 9 a.m. thursday, a man called 9-1-1 and reported that he had found what he
believed to be a historical explosive device buried in the ground in the area of
Brockton Oval in Stanley Park.

When VPD explosive technicians arrived, they determined that the 3-inch-by-14-inch
shell was likely a post-World War II mortar. The mortar appeared to have been buried
in the ground for quite some time and it is undetermined how the shell got there.

The area was cordoned off to ensure that the public was not at risk while explosive
technicians examined the shell. The mortar was carefully unearthed and deposited in
an explosive containment unit for safe transportation out of the park. Technicians
will be taking the shell to a secure location outside of the city where they will be
using a calculated explosive charge to render the mortar safe.

"An explosive device can cause serious injuries or death if not handled properly,"
says VPD spokesperson Sergeant Randy Fincham. "Anyone who finds an explosive device
should not touch it and call their local police who will arrange to have the device
properly disposed of."

Shooting Leaves Bullets Holes In Scooter.

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Vancouver - Shortly before 5 p.m. yesterday, police responded to a report of shots being fired in the west lane of Hornby Street at Helmcken. When police arrived, they found a mobility scooter with multiple bullet holes. The driver of the scooter, a 43-year-old Vancouver woman, ran to St. Paul's hospital where she was located by police, uninjured. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. Investigators believe that there was an ongoing dispute between the man and woman and that she was the target of the shooting. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to call (604) 717-3321

Update:Vancouver – Suspected shooter Gerry Pennell has been arrested in Vancouver without

incident according to the Vancouver Police Department.

Worlds AIDS Day Reminds People That AIDS Is Still A Destructive Pandemic

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Vancouver-Today is World AIDS Day which is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. Scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment but there is still 100,000 people still currently living with HIV in the UK and globally an estimated 34 million people have HIV. More than 35 million people have died from the virus, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV and put your knowledge into action. To learn more about World AIDS Day CLICK HERE

Student Challenge Program Gives Students An Inside Look At The Vancouver Police Department.

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VANCOUVER-The Vancouver Police Department Student Challenge Program began in 1997. The program is administered by the School Liaison Unit of the Youth Services Section; however, it also relies on police members from various sections who volunteer their time and effort to ensure the success of this annual program.


The Student Challenge Program is an eight-day “youth police academy,” which starts on March 8 and runs during the school Spring Break. From the several hundred applications received, 48 Grade 11 and 12 students from Vancouver area schools are selected to participate.


The program involves classroom work in areas such as legal studies, investigation and patrol, and human relations. Successful applicants will be involved in a rigorous physical training program, which includes the POPAT (Police Officer’s Physical Abilities Test), daily runs, team challenges, control tactics and drill instruction. Students also receive lectures and demonstrations from specially trained members such as, Dog Squad, Homicide Unit, Drug Unit, Forensic Identification Unit and other sections within the VPD. The Vancouver Police Department Student Challenge Program CLICK HERE