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Majority of British Columbians oppose Northern Gateway pipeline: poll

Majority of British Columbians oppose Northern Gateway pipeline: poll

Most people also believe the project will probably be built
Peace region teachers urge parents, residents to lobby the province

Peace region teachers urge parents, residents to lobby the province

Teachers are urging parents and Fort St. John residents to lobby the province to make good on a recent Supreme Court ruling to restore class size limits and composition.
Famous Dude Chilling sign reinstalled at East Vancouver park

Famous Dude Chilling sign reinstalled at East Vancouver park

More than a year after citizens reacted with anger over its removal, the park board has voted to permanently reinstall a famous fake sign to its former chilling spot at an East Vancouver park.
The $3-billion debate over Vancouver’s Jericho Lands

The $3-billion debate over Vancouver’s Jericho Lands

That’s one estimate of the potential value of the ‘surplus’ property if developed
Preston Manning says rookie municipal politicians need training

Preston Manning says rookie municipal politicians need training

Without a party system behind them, some prospective municipal government candidates may not have the opportunity to really dig into what it means to be an elected official, according to a former federal party leader.
Flooding narrowly misses artifacts at UBC's Museum of Anthropology

Flooding narrowly misses artifacts at UBC's Museum of Anthropology

VANCOUVER — The priceless collection of artifacts at the University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology narrowly avoided serious damage Wednesday when water from a burst main came flooding through the front doors. It all began around 3 p.m.
Two historic CP Rail houses up for grabs in Boston Bar for $1 apiece

Two historic CP Rail houses up for grabs in Boston Bar for $1 apiece

Fed up with the over-priced Vancouver housing market, where a home will run upwards of $1 million? Well, how about a home in Boston Bar for just a $1? The town of Boston Bar is offering up two historic CP Rail houses for $1 apiece, according to Lloyd
Reporter sues Furlong in latest legal to-and-fro

Reporter sues Furlong in latest legal to-and-fro

VANCOUVER — A reporter who wrote an article containing allegations against John Furlong is now suing the former Vancouver Olympic CEO for defamation. Laura Robinson has filed a statement of claim in B.C.
Gangsters used tracking devices in plot to kidnap wealthy Metro Vancouver man, court hears

Gangsters used tracking devices in plot to kidnap wealthy Metro Vancouver man, court hears

Five gangsters used sophisticated tracking devices and encrypted BlackBerrys as they plotted to kidnap a wealthy Metro Vancouver man in an attempt at a million-dollar ransom, B.C. Supreme Court heard Monday.
Temporary foreign workers eyed for natural gas jobs

Temporary foreign workers eyed for natural gas jobs

The provincial government is looking at putting temporary foreign workers into the natural gas industry to fulfil immediate labour needs.