Campers being treated for Norwalk-like symptoms

Nineteen people attending a family reunion have received medical attention in hospital after they began showing symptoms of a virus similar to the Norwalk strain.Gerry Graxton of the B.C. Ambulance Service said about 100 people were attending the event at the New Westminster Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Camp on the long weekend. He said two children showing symptoms similar to the Norwalk virus arrived on Friday and, as of noon yesterday, 28 people were complaining of illness.

Vancouver-Nanaimo ferry suddenly out of service

A B.C. ferry on the Duke Point-Tsawwassen run has been removed from service for a week for unscheduled work on one of its clutches.The Queen of Alberni was pulled out of service on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The ship will be replaced by the Queen of New Westminster today and the Queen of Esquimalt after that.

Grouse Grind encounter signals a need to get back to bear basics

A chaotic encounter between a black bear and climbers tackling a path near North Vancouver's popular Grouse Grind Trail has experts issuing sharp reminders to outdoor adventurers of the need to remember some basics in dealing with bears in this province.

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MondayCarve It Up More than 20 British Columbia sculptors present their works in some of Vancouver's most beautiful surroundings. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free with $8.25 admission to garden. VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., 604-732-9335.

Visitors to Google Earth put Nanaimo on the map

Have you ever wondered what the view is like from the rooftop of the Beacon Tower in Nanaimo, B.C.?Would you like to know if there is a man selling hot dogs at the corner of Commercial and Wharf Streets in the Vancouver Island city's picturesque downtown?

Oprah sighting sets B.C. town abuzz

Alert Bay, B.C., has welcomed its share of celebrities over the years. But it's unlikely the tiny (population: 556) fishing village 290 kilometres northwest of Vancouver has ever seen the kind of hubbub it saw last week, when Oprah Winfrey dropped by.

War criminal Seifert will fight extradition

An 83-year-old convicted war criminal is intent on dying in his Vancouver home and not in a jail in Italy, which has tried him in absentia for actions during the Second World War, his lawyer said yesterday.

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New Fall 07 Product

Fall product has started to roll in. Check out the latest from Nike SB, Vans, Matix, C1RCA, DVS, and Lakai....more to come. Pictured: Lakai Quiet Life All Day All Night Tee.

Realtor has reservations about Westridge

A local real estate agent says homeowners in Burnaby's Westridge neighbourhood will probably have to wait a year before buyers will want to invest in the area.

Blader making progress 'cross country

The flat roads of Saskatchewan and the great summer weather are making Richard Ralph's journey through the prairies a bit easier.

Watery rescue in Mission

Fire and Rescue were alerted about 8pm that two men were clinging to their overturned boat in the Fraser River.

Some call it, "Sam's Strike"

Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan says the continuing talks between the City and its workers are encouraging.

Campers struck by unknown virus

A gastro-intestinal illness has disrupted a big family reunion at a south Surrey campsite.

Traffic pattern changes have positive effect

The Vancouver Police say closing the streets to cars around the Granville entertainment district on the weekend was a success.

Dim Sum with Olivia Chow in Vancouver

Olivia Chow came to Vancouver, ditched husband Jack Layton, and attended Meena Wong's monthly Dim Sum networking lunch at Rich Ocean Restaurant. Actually, Jack Layton attended the Pride brunch, as Jack and Olivia attend Pride parades ...

Slocan Valley scary place

Fire crews have been working long hours this holiday weekend fighting a stubborn forest fire near Nelson.

Pictures from the 100th Anniversary of Scouting Celebration in ...

I?ve put some more pictures up from the Vancouver celebration of 100 years of scouting. http://www.slacker.ca/brian/webpics/showpix.aspx?20070801Cubs. Technorati Tags: Scouting, 100th, Anniversary, Vancouver.

Silverchair Interview

The Australian rock group Silverchair is now veterans, having released their 1995 debut album, ?Frogstomp? as teens. With a new record, ?Young Modern? putting them back in the spotlight, Joe Leary spent 24 Seconds with drummer Ben ...

Do you dare ride the raging rectum?

Guts gets the Playland public to help name his dirty new ride. File Download (3:25 min / 11.3 MB)