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University of Victoria astronomers shake scientific world with dwarf-galaxy study

University of Victoria astronomers shake scientific world with dwarf-galaxy study

A string of 13 dwarf galaxies in orbit around the massive galaxy Andromeda is not behaving as it should.
Luongo trade, Kesler's replacement top Vancouver's priority list after lockout

Luongo trade, Kesler's replacement top Vancouver's priority list after lockout

VANCOUVER - The future of goaltender Roberto Luongo is one of a number of pressing issues facing the Vancouver Canucks now that the NHL and the players' association have to come to a tentative agreement to end the lockout.
B.C. committee seeking to replace auditor general John Doyle

B.C. committee seeking to replace auditor general John Doyle

VANCOUVER - British Columbia auditor general John Doyle — whose investigations into payments related to the BC Rail corruption trial and other allegations of financial mismanagement have routinely embarrassed the governing Liberals — will be replaced
Canada's De Rosario, American star Donovan among MLS players putting on clinic

Canada's De Rosario, American star Donovan among MLS players putting on clinic

VANCOUVER - When the request came by e-mail, Brad Knighton did not hesitate to respond.
Teacher faces drug-dealing charges

Teacher faces drug-dealing charges

VANCOUVER — A Surrey substitute teacher is facing criminal charges after police allege he was dealing drugs near an elementary school in Vancouver.
Former Canucks centre Hodgson stresses positives about his time with Vancouver

Former Canucks centre Hodgson stresses positives about his time with Vancouver

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Months later, the controversial trade continues to be discussed. But Cody Hodgson is still stressing the positive about his time with the Vancouver Canucks.
B.C. judge rules federal law on firearms offence to be unconstitutional

B.C. judge rules federal law on firearms offence to be unconstitutional

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge has concluded the federal government's mandatory-minimum sentence for the possession of a loaded and prohibited firearm is arbitrary and fundamentally unjust and has the potential to violate a person's protection
Vancouver-based software developer wins Oscar for technical achievement

Vancouver-based software developer wins Oscar for technical achievement

VANCOUVER - Two software developers from Canada are among the first Academy Award winners of the year. London, Ont.
Cars spin out, traffic slows to a crawl on slippery Port Mann Bridge

Cars spin out, traffic slows to a crawl on slippery Port Mann Bridge

Fog and icy conditions are likely factors in a series of minor crashes on the Port Mann Bridge early Thursday that caused what one commuter called a “traffic nightmare.
B.C. Transit reviewing New Year's Eve Free Rides in West Kootenay

B.C. Transit reviewing New Year's Eve Free Rides in West Kootenay

TRAIL, B.C. - The third nasty incident in three years has B.C. Transit reviewing its program of Free New Year's Eve bus service around Trail, B.C. Meribeth Burton spokeswoman for B.C.