Community will have final word on Coquitlam development, mayor says

Coquitlam Mayor Maxine Wilson says the province has assured her that the community will have the final say over the future of the historic Riverview lands, one of the last green havens for people in B.C.'s Lower Mainland.

Treaty-making just stealing?

It's clear to me, after hearing the ''leaders'' and ''elders'' from the Huu-ay-aht and Tsawwassen first nations comment on the ratification votes in their communities (Vancouver Island Treaty Passes With Large Majority - July 30; B.C. Native Band Accepts First Urban Treaty - July 26), that this issue of treaty-making is far beyond politics or even rationality. These agreements make no political or financial sense from a first nations perspective, yet they are being ratified nonetheless. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

City alleges pickets shoved pregnant woman

The tense relationship between the City of Vancouver and its striking municipal employees took a sharp turn for the worse yesterday, with the unions decrying the city's allegations that pickets shoved a pregnant woman.

Meat-happy bistro doles out a raw deal

With the plethora of new restaurants opening this summer, Vancouver's culinary scene offers something for everyone. Funny, though. I never thought Cro-Magnons were a desired clientele.The raw hunks of chewy meat that comprised most of my brutishly awful meal at Metro were certainly fit for a caveman (and I hope that will not be misinterpreted in any positive light).

Report on sex allegations in Bountiful complete

A special prosecutor appointed to look into allegations of sexual abuse in the polygamous colony of Bountiful in southeast B.C. has completed his report.Vancouver lawyer Richard Peck has given his findings to the Criminal Justice Branch, and branch spokesman Neil MacKenzie said justice officials are studying it.

Street racer who killed pedestrian in custody again

The driver of the speeding Porsche Boxster that struck and killed pedestrian Jerry Kithithee during a street race in 2000 is in custody once more for alleged driving violations. Kwok Kei Victor Tang, who was sentenced to four years in jail and banned from driving for 10 years over the high-profile Vancouver incident, was stopped by Richmond RCMP this week while driving a vehicle that did not display a front licence plate. According to police, he then provided them with a false name and address.

Vast majority of complaints against Vancouver police rejected

Allegations from the public of wrongdoing by the Vancouver police were rejected more than 95 per cent of the time, the highest such rate among B.C. municipal police forces, according to figures released yesterday by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner.

Police seek two men in shooting of teenager

A 17-year-old male was shot at least twice yesterday during an early-morning fight in Vancouver's downtown core, police say.Police are still searching for two men, one of whom shot the youth with a handgun, they say. The unidentified victim is recovering in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Surrey man charged in death of twin brother

A 27-year-old Surrey man has been charged in connection with the slaying of his twin brother, police say.On July 14, Surrey RCMP responded to a 911 call.

Vancouver Island treaty passes with large majority

The Huu-ay-aht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island have voted 90 per cent in favour of the Maa-nulth Treaty, which they are part of along with four other first nations.

Another labour deal reached independantly

A labour deal has been reached in Surrey.

Free movie Tommorrow nith In Vancouver BC Canada

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Misheard Lyrics Japanese-style; in which I discover soramimi kashi

Bear with me for a moment, I need to set this up: since his name came up in a recent interview I did with Mike Watt - see the next two Nerves -- I've been readin' up on John Fogerty and considering seeing his Thursday show at Deer Lake ...

I?m So Over Hotmail

Photo credit: Keira on Flickr. I never log into my hotmail account anymore, not even through MSN messenger. Since getting a Mac I just use Adium as my chat client at home and at work I log in through web-based Meebo. ...

Doctors fear Vancouver clinic will be privatized

Doctors at a long-running Vancouver medical centre are threatening to quit if an attempted takeover is successful, because they?re worried their prospective new boss will try to privatize the clinic. ...

Was pregnant woman shoved on picket line?

Workers on the picket line at the Vancouver animal shelter did not have much to say about yesterday's pushing incident.

Civic strike hurting Raycam parents

The pending closure of a community centre at the edge of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has users of the facility begging for a reprieve from striking CUPE workers.

Mediator appointed to highway maintenance dispute

The BC Government is bringing in some big-name help to try and end the on-going dispute between Highways Maintenance Contractors and the BC Government and Service Employees Union.

Couples' condo gone 'batty'

BC's Environment Minister says his offer of help for a Vancouver couple sharing their home with bats has been declined.

Taking away his licence did no good

Mounties in Richmond have arrested a man for driving while prohibited.

City of Vancouver accuses CUPE of vandalism, violence

The City of Vancouver says they're very upset over a recent string of tire slashing incidents involving city vehicles used by exempt staff, and personal cars used by exempt staff. While they have no proof ...

Now there's a home for retired electronics

A new industry-run recycling program for electronics sold in BC starts Wednesday.