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Liberals spar over electoral co-operation in first leadership debate

Liberals spar over electoral co-operation in first leadership debate

VANCOUVER - Liberal leadership hopefuls sparred Sunday over an existential issue for their once mighty party: can it win the next election on its own or does it need to join forces with other progressive parties? The issue of electoral co-operation p
$100-million casino rejected in Surrey

$100-million casino rejected in Surrey

The Canadian Press SURREY — A controversial casino has been rejected in Surrey after councillors voted 5 to 4 against the project that pitted residents aiming to preserve a rural area against those promoting an economic boost for a booming city.
Surrey rejects casino after residents fight to preserve neighbourhood

Surrey rejects casino after residents fight to preserve neighbourhood

SURREY, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ - Residents opposed to a $100-million casino complex in Surrey, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, have swayed the city to reject the project that proponents touted as an economic boost for British Columbia's fast-growing city.
Ucluelet woman can keep pet deer Bimbo, who lives in her home

Ucluelet woman can keep pet deer Bimbo, who lives in her home

UCLUELET - In a deer drama worthy of the emotions stirred by Bambi, a Vancouver Island woman will be permitted to keep the domesticated doe she calls Bimbo.
Governments provide $200,000 for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ agriculture innovation

Governments provide $200,000 for ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ agriculture innovation

Published in Business in Vancouver An investment of more than $200,000 into technology at five ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ companies that service the agricultural sector was revealed January 17 by the provincial and federal governments.
Ex-Mountie pleads guilty for breaching search-warrant law over missing laptop

Ex-Mountie pleads guilty for breaching search-warrant law over missing laptop

CRANBROOK, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ - A former RCMP officer from southeastern British Columbia pleaded guilty Friday to a charge related to improperly seizing property and was handed a $500 fine in a case involving a missing laptop.
Greyhound will begin cutting Island bus routes; minister won't step in

Greyhound will begin cutting Island bus routes; minister won't step in

Greyhound ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ will reduce service between Victoria and Nanaimo and end its run between Victoria and the Mount Washington ski resort. Many other ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ bus routes are affected by service cuts in a decision released this week.
Innocent bystanders could be caught in violence across Metro Vancouver: police

Innocent bystanders could be caught in violence across Metro Vancouver: police

VANCOUVER - The latest in a series of shootings in Metro Vancouver has police concerned about the potential for innocent bystanders getting hurt in the crossfire of what could be a return to gang-related violence in the region. RCMP Sgt.
Man on trial for Queen of the North sinking was on bridge alone with former lover: trial

Man on trial for Queen of the North sinking was on bridge alone with former lover: trial

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Canucks coach does not want to risk playing Sedins too much in short season

Canucks coach does not want to risk playing Sedins too much in short season

VANCOUVER - The NHL season has not begun yet, but Alain Vigneault's plans are already in danger of being tested, tweaked and, possibly, scrapped.