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Quebec tackles drunk driving, in footsteps of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

Quebec tackles drunk driving, in footsteps of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½

QUEBEC — Following in the footsteps of the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ government, Quebec wants to crack down on repeat drunk-driving offenders and is hoping Ottawa will amend the Criminal Code to make its task easier.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ government is reviewing drunk driving penalties amid more court challenges

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ government is reviewing drunk driving penalties amid more court challenges

Strong legal challenges from motorists forced to pay thousands of dollars in costs as part of the government's get-tough impaired driving laws have prompted a review that could put the brakes on penalties worth more than $2,600 for some drivers, says
Judge refuses to let Ottawa off the hook for documents in Chinese miners case

Judge refuses to let Ottawa off the hook for documents in Chinese miners case

VANCOUVER - A Federal Court judge has ordered Ottawa to reconsider whether it can do anything more to convince a mining company to turn over material related to its plan to bring roughly 200 Chinese miners to British Columbia.
Two ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ residents file suit against bus company and driver after Oregon crash

Two ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ residents file suit against bus company and driver after Oregon crash

VANCOUVER - Two British Columbia passengers who survived a bus crash that killed nine others on an Oregon highway have filed a lawsuit against the tour bus company and the driver.
Vancouver mayor sells out of Happy Planet

Vancouver mayor sells out of Happy Planet

Published by Business in Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has divested himself from the company he co-founded, city hall annual financial disclosure statements revealed yesterday.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ premier plans to remove politics from auditor general selection process

ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ premier plans to remove politics from auditor general selection process

VANCOUVER - Controversy over the imminent departure of British Columbia's auditor general has forced the provincial government to take steps to revamp the watchdog selection process, a practice that the premier admits is tainted by politics.
With Booth sidelined, Canucks look to Jansen to provide power-play spark

With Booth sidelined, Canucks look to Jansen to provide power-play spark

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks' second line may be in serious disarray, but at least they've managed to plug the hole in their top power-play unit.
Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel granted 120-day reprieve

Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel granted 120-day reprieve

Published from Business in Vancouver Vancouver city council voted unanimously yesterday to grant the Waldorf Hotel a 120-day temporary protection order so a review can be conducted to determine whether or not the landmark should be granted heritage s
Malhotra plans to let his play do the negotiating for him with the Canucks

Malhotra plans to let his play do the negotiating for him with the Canucks

VANCOUVER - Manny Malhotra has done enough negotiating — for now. After assisting in negotiations during the NHL lockout, the Vancouver Canucks centre is setting out to earn a new deal of his own.
David Booth's absence leaves another big hole on Vancouver's second line

David Booth's absence leaves another big hole on Vancouver's second line

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have another hole to fill on their second line. David Booth, who has yet to take part in training camp, will be lost for a month to six weeks with a groin strain.