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Canucks not alone in injury burden
The Vancouver Canucks defenceman didn't get hit intentionally Sunday in Columbus, he was just in the right place at the wrong time when teammate Kevin Bieksa's open-ice check on Rick Nash sent the...
Male teachers increasingly scarce, in Abbotsford and BC
Lambert said she would be interested in hearing from Education Minister George Abbott, who told teachers at the union's annual general meeting last week that he would like to find ways of improving...
Twits' tweets about Fleury a black eye for fans
Items that may grow up to be columns, Vol. XIII, Chapter 9:
Cummins just the man B.C. Tories have been waiting for
After 18 years in Ottawa, former MP is the kind of credible candidate B.C. Tories have been seeking for years
HST fighters concede defeat
Since the recall campaign, former premier Gordon Campbell, and former leader of the NDP, Carole James, resigned, and now the new government is moving the referendum to June 24 from September. “We...
Fiscal plan is good for B.C., Falcon says
Tuesday's federal budget is good news for British Columbia, even if the Conservative government's new fiscal plan is sacrificed in the name of forcing a federal election, BC Finance Minister Kevin...
VIU talks break down again
In a positive move unrelated to the on-going labour dispute, provincial Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced on Monday that VIU and faculty represented by the BC Government Employees' Union have...
Vancouver's Montecristo Jewellers robbed 4th time
Vancouver police are investigating another heist at the Montecristo chain of jewelry stores after armed thieves hit the Oakridge Mall outlet Tuesday afternoon.
Quake and tsunami drill tests B.C. response
Emergency officials are undertaking a drill to test their response to a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Oregon that would send ocean waves of up to two metres high to Vancouver Island.
Ochocinco opens tryout with Kansas City's MLS team
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Three men arrested in Royal Oak SkyTrain shooting
Three men have been arrested after a man was shot in broad daylight on Tuesday at Royal Oak SkyTrain station
Premier visits Fort St. John
... the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam, health care, seniors issues and others. She pointed to her recent minimum wage increase announcement as further fulfilling commitments she made while...
Canucks, Luongo have something to prove
This season has brought a new feeling for Roberto Luongo, one he knows may not last once the playoffs arrive for the Vancouver Canucks' netminder and his team. “It's the first time in my career...
Canucks' Kesler modelled his game after Modano
In this file photo, center Ryan Kessler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 21, 2008 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. DETROIT — He grew up only a...
BC's Falcon lauds federal budget
The federal Conservative government's fiscal plan a good budget for BC, Kevin Falcon said Tuesday. Falcon said he welcomes corporate tax cuts in the budget, which included a break for small business...
Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum offered up in Canadian bid for relocated 2011 figure skating worlds
Skate Canada has submitted a bid to the International Skating Union to hold the 2011 world figure skating championships at Pacific Coliseum in either April or May.
Burnaby named Canada's first Blue Community for preserving water
The City of Burnaby has been named the first Blue Community in Canada for promoting and preserving water.
Liberals under Christy Clark lead NDP in new poll
The BC Liberal Party has increased its popularity under Premier Christy Clark, and now leads the Opposition New Democrats in public support, a new poll has found.
Stolen Pitt Meadows ATM recovered, money missing
Police have recovered an automated bank machine that was stolen from a Ramada Inn in Pitt Meadows last Thursday after 2 a.m.
Man shot on SkyTrain station steps
A man was shot in broad daylight at Royal Oak station today.
Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal decisions ‘patently unreasonable’: judge
A judge has overturned two decisions made by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, finding they were "patently unreasonable."
85 per cent of B.C. adults in police database: BCCLA calls discovery 'disturbing'
The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says it is disturbing that up to 85 per cent of B.C. adults have their names in a police computer database designed to track criminals.
Teacher activists give George Abbott a surprising standing ovation
Education Minister a hit when he speaks at the BCTF annual general meeting
Northwest professional sports teams strike gold by going green
The Vancouver Canucks had no idea how much money they could save by converting to energy saving LED lighting. When the Seahawks, Sounders and Qwest Field tried to cut their waste stream, they never...
Injuries, international call-ups lead to pain in Whitecaps’ back end
When a knee injury forced New Zealand captain and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen to pull out of his country’s friendly against China on Friday, Vancouver Whitecaps officials must have...
Heritage value of legislature beyond stone and mortar
I work in a heritage trap. It's too valuable to tear down, too expensive to fix up.
Tories to pick candidates to replace high-profile MPs in 3 B.C. ridings
The Conservatives will select candidates tonight to replace outgoing MPs Chuck Strahl and John Cummins, as the party moves to fill three B.C. ridings left vacant following the resignations of three...
Canucks’ Manny Malhotra officially sidelined for rest of NHL season, playoffs
The news a lot of people expected still landed with a grave thud today when the Vancouver Canucks announced that centre Manny Malhotra, one of their key free-agent acquisitions last summer, will miss...
B.C. teachers, province far apart on salary, benefits
The head of the B.C. Teachers' Federation won't say what pay increase her members expect from collective bargaining this year but she admits her union and public-school employers are miles apart on...
Teck workers vote to continue strike
Striking workers at Teck Resources’ Elkview coal mine in southeastern B.C. have rejected a new contract proposal, saying they have “hunkered down” until they get a better offer from the...
Canucks travel, star Daniel Sedin stays in town as wife expects their third child
Daniel Sedin's incredible season continues. The National Hockey League's scoring leader, who is trying to win the Art Ross — and Hart — trophies one year after brother Henrik made the double, did...
B.C. liquor stores accepting Japan donations
People wanting to donate to Japanese relief efforts can now drop off money at B.C. liquor stores, the provincial government announced Monday.
BC NDP leadership race enters home stretch
The Liberal contest, he added, was triggered by the public's own outcry over former premier Gordon Campbell's mishandling of the harmonized sales tax. Campbell announced his exit Nov. 3 after a...
Fans quickly plug in to Whitecaps electric offering
The pulse of soccer never died in Vancouver, through all the years after the original Whitecaps finally gave up the ghost, but it was so faint it barely registered on the cardiograph.
Vancouver Island teens overdosing on cold meds
Dozens of young teenagers and pre-teen children in Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley have ended up in the emergency room after overdosing on cold and cough medications.
Minimum wage increase will hurt service industry most: Merritt EDO
Clark was elected leader of the BC Liberal Party in February replacing former premier Gordon Campbell. Premier Christy Clark announced Wednesday that the minimum wage will go up to $10.25 an hour by...
“Disgraced” Heed Gets Crumbs From Premier Clark But NDP Not Happy
Even though disgraced former Solicitor General Kash Heed in even more disgraced former Premier Gordon Campbell's BC Liberal government didn't get any cabinet post in the new Christy Clark make over...
O'NEILL: Bloy now in the hot seat
The three cabinet appointments made by Ms. Clark that are the most interesting involve Kevin Falcon, Shirley Bond and, Harry Bloy. Giving Falcon the ministry of finance and deputy premier was based...
B.C.’s NDP leadership candidates ramp up race
All-candidates debate on Sunday begins final stretch of race that will elect a new party leader April 17
B.C. prisoner union bid seeks to raise inmate pay
In Canada, crime pays. Just not very much. That’s why there’s a movement from inside and outside of the prison walls to give Canada’s federal inmates a raise, despite stern resistance from the...
Vancouver College, R.C. Palmer advance to title game
First the football team, now the basketball squad?
UBC students organize fundraiser for Japan
Four University of B.C. students have organized a fundraiser for Japan at Post Modern dance bar on Saturday.
TFC-Whitecaps rivalry reaches new heights
Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps have faced off before as part of the Canadian club championship. But this time, it will be much different. When the teams take to the field at Vancouver's...
Weir named best Canadian golfer of all-time by SCOREGolf
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Leadership aide Sandve joins Abbott's office
Chris Sandve, who campaigned for George Abbott, is now his executive assistant at Education.
Lake enters Clark cabinet: Krueger exits
... the Kamloops-North Thompson NDP constituency called Lake's appointment over Krueger “new paint on an old truck,” while local BC Conservatives argued there was no major change to the key...
Coyotes snap Canucks winning streak
Vancouver Canucks winger Alexandre Burrows fights for the puck against Phoenix Coyotes Taylor Pyatt and goalie Jason LaBarbera during the second period Friday night at Rogers Arena. ...
Slim cabinet not a bad sign
Looking down valley, we notice Rich Coleman, MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove, gets to keep his work on housing, but will also be in charge of mining and energy. The former forests minister has a...
Tamil migrant held over necklace ordered released
Woman was the last of the 25 females held in B.C. jail
Weyerhaeuser to appear in court over death of sawmill worker
Forest company Weyerhaeuser has been summoned to appear before a provincial court judge in New Westminster on March 28, to answer to criminal negligence charges over the November 2004 death of...
Sailors heading to Victoria from Hawaii rescued in rough seas off Vancouver Island's west coast
The 38-foot sailboat that was stranded about 50 nautical miles west of Tofino.
Civil liberties group supports B.C. polygamists
Canada's anti-polygamy law offends fundamental freedoms protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, argues the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.
Canucks concerned for teammate's vision
The grave danger to the Vancouver Canucks is being overstated. The concern for Manny Malhotra cannot be.
How to keep the kids busy when they’re not in school
Where to take your kids this Spring Break
KEIGHLEY: Hydro rates not families first
Under Gordon Campbell's leadership, BC Hydro was legislated onto an economically illogical path, forced to pay premium prices for run of the river power from so-called Independent Power Producers...
Maa-nulth Nations expected to hit the ground running April 1 with laws in place
"We've invited [former premier] Gordon Campbell, but apparently, he's going to be on vacation," Dennis said. While the premier had a shaky start in his dealings with First Nations, Dennis said...
WHL move to Victoria reportedly '70% done'
It is thought that if the NHL announces a Coyotes move to Winnipeg this spring, a possibility gaining credence, the Vancouver Canucks would look to move their main American Hockey League affiliate...
THE TYEE: No support for Clark's family agenda on Liberal MLA's survey
... environment (8.57 percent) and lowering taxes (8.57 percent). The "families" choice had received the support of zero percent of respondents. McRae, who is the target of a recall campaign,...
NDP leadership candidate wants to end online casino
But Rich Coleman, the minister responsible for gaming, wants to know where Horgan will find the lost revenue. "We expect that it's going to make about $30 million this year. $30 million that I don't...
Vancouver Aquarium goes to the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands
John Nightingale, president of Vancouver Aquarium, blogs during his trip to the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands.
Canucks to move AHL affiliate to Abbotsford?
Talks have reportedly begun about the prospect of moving the Vancouver Canucks American Hockey League affiliate to Abbotsford, as the NHL gets closer to having to relocate the moribund Phoenix...
Premier-designate suiting up to take on BC Hydro
A 20-year drought in capital outlay has the Crown corporation seeking $6-billion over three years, which Clark says goes against her families-first agenda
Ex-Canuck Wellwood doesn’t think Vancouver will win Stanley Cup
San Jose centre thinks they still have a few lessons to learn
Clark readies smaller cabinet
Christy Clark will be sworn in on Monday, March 14, as BC's 35th premier and she has promised to unveil a smaller cabinet than the last one appointed by Premier Gordon Campbell. Clark declined to say...
LEYNE: Clark's win gives Bloy's hopes a boost
Premier Gordon Campbell put together three cabinets over the years and shuffled a few more. He left Bloy out of all of them. For the past several years he's toiled happily but in obscurity as the...
Chilliwack move to Victoria "70 per cent done": WHL Source
With the impeding collapse of the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale, and their move to Winnipeg in the cards, it is imperative to the WHL that they move into the prized Victoria market before the Vancouver...
Activists and allies: Falcon woos student protesters
You've got to hand it to Kevin Falcon. Just days after narrowly losing his bid for BC's top political job, the three-time Surrey-Cloverdale MLA was back in the trenches doing constituency work.
Bill Vander Zalm says Christy Clark "can't make peace" with former leadership rivals
These are MLAs Kevin Falcon, George Abbott, Mike de Jong, and Moira Stilwell. The former premier cited his own experience with those he defeated in the Socred leadership race in 1986 as the basis for...
ICBC appeal wins new trial of $12.5-million award to North Van woman for three car accidents
A new trial has been ordered for a North Vancouver woman who won a $12.5-million award for three car accidents.
Brother of slain Abbotsford woman charged with her murder
The brother of Amarjit Kaur Khosa, who was found slain in her Abbotsford basement suite in 2010, has been charged with her murder.
Christy Clark axes head of Public Affairs Bureau
Premier-designate Christy Clark made another significant staffing change this morning, replacing Ron Norman as the deputy minister in charge of the government's Public Affairs Bureau.
Troubled University of Phoenix closes Burnaby headquarters, leaves Canada
The University of Phoenix has closed its Canadian operations - and its Burnaby headquarters - after findings in the U.S. that its owner committed securities fraud.
Former Vancouver 'West End Firebug' gets more jail time
A mentally challenged man who was victimized by people on the street took out his anger and boredom by lighting fires, a B.C. Supreme Court justice said.
Starbucks opens first Vancouver LEED-certified store
Starbucks has opened the company's first Vancouver LEED-certified store at the corner of Hastings and Howe.
Nominees for BC Book Prizes announced
Grant Lawrence leads the way with book on shortlists for two prizes
Health chief weighs in against casino
But Public Safety Minister and Solicitor-General Rich Coleman said the province funds gambling treatment services based on demand, and said there is always more available if the need arises. "A...
Oh, brother(s): Sedins an amazing act
They are identical, but not equal. It turns out Henrik Sedin is a better golfer than twin brother Daniel.
B.C.'s Emily Zurrer saves day for Canada at soccer's Cyprus Cup
Canada has defended its crown at the Cyprus Women’s Cup.
Clark's refusal to review BC Rail legal fees a bad move
When the incoming premier's axe fell last week, head of the public service Allan Seckel was caught unprepared.
If Ferries boss thinks cancelling tickets is OK, it's time for mutiny
It's safe to say that David Hahn doesn't like assured loading tickets. Four months after he took over as CEO of BC Ferries in 2003, the corporation quietly announced it would no longer be issuing the...
Liberals aim to fight election on Conservative ethics
A parliamentary fracas over Jason Kenney's ethnic outreach activities lifts a curtain on an insidious overlap between government business and partisan politics.
BC Ferries loses battle over Oak Bay crash
A B.C. Supreme Court justice has ruled against BC Ferries in a case stemming from the crash of the Queen of Oak Bay into Horseshoe Bay marina in 2005.
U.S. deports Canadian in Alaska pipeline bomb plot
A Canadian man convicted and sent to U.S. federal prison for plotting to blow up the Trans Alaska Pipeline a decade ago has been deported to his home country, American immigration officials said on...
Christy Clark to be sworn in as premier next week
Clark will replace Premier Gordon Campbell, who is also expected to relinquish his seat in the legislature so Clark can run in a byelection. The premier-designate visited the legislature Monday for...
Large turnout both for and against casino proposal
Public hearings began tonight at Vancouver city hall on the proposed $500-million casino. More than 160 people signed up to speak to Vancouver city council on the matter. The 2,000-plus members of...
New talks over Sun Peaks resort ordered
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled the provincial government did not fulfil its constitutional duty to consult with the Adams Lake Indian Band over the incorporation last year of Sun Peaks Mountain...
Casino project a 50-50 gamble; some councillors already critical
A jam-packed hearing in council chambers Monday night drew about 300 people; half of whom were for and the other half against a $500-million development.
B.C.'s biggest fuel users not yet feeling the pinch
While rising gas prices are causing consumers pain at the pump, some of B.C.'s largest fuel users say they're not panicking — at least not yet.
Crash kills UBC-O volleyball team member
A UBC Okanagan student has been identified as the victim of a car crash Saturday morning near Vernon. RCMP say a 1999 Saturn driven by an 18-year-old male from Vernon died following a collision with...
Christy Clark names Mike McDonald as chief of staff
Premier designate Christy Clark has named long-time BC Liberal Party activist, and manager of her leadership campaign, Mike McDonald as her chief of staff.
HUME: Lots of room at the top of B.C. political parties
Five parties looking for leaders.
NDP Leadership Front Runner Farnworth Says Clark Is More Of The Same Reckless BC Liberals
... a leading pollster thinks has a best chance for the NDP to defeat a Christy Clark led BC Liberal party becaue of appeal beyond the party's base, says Clark does not represent any change from the...
Salmon Kings fall to Condors
The Victoria Salmon Kings stuck with a more conservative Vancouver Canucks affiliation theme for Saturday night's game against the Condors at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. But not even the powerful...
Johal: The Queen Maker?
There is no doubt that Indo-Canadians from across our great province had a big hand in Premier designate Christy Clark's easy win last Saturday night over an also-ran and Big Business's “Boy-Toy”...
KLASSEN: Corrigan can cement legacy by helping homeless
Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman calls this “bringing something to the table” to make a deal – the majority of the costs are covered by the province to design, build and...
Researchers find more plastic in the guts of Arctic seabirds
When biologist Jennifer Provencher headed to the Arctic, she signed on to help assess how seabird diets are changing as temperatures climb in the North.
Giants lose to Portland, lose top scorer Gallagher to injury
The Vancouver Giants lost their second straight game Saturday, lost ground in their pursuit of another WHL B.C. Division title but, even worse, they lost top scorer Brendan Gallagher to a possible...
Canspell crowns Vancouver regional winner
S-a-f-a-r-i. And with the correct spelling of safari they're off.
Canucks open road trip with win over Kings
Daniel Sedin scored the tiebreaking goal with 8:24 to play, Roberto Luongo made 21 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks opened a five-game road trip with a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings...
