Mayors back bid to give Green leader speaking rights

The mayors of Whistler and Vancouver will introduce a motion at this month's Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference that would allow the interim leader of the provincial Green Party to address the delegates - an honour normally reserved for leaders of parties with official status in the legislature.

Union talks stall as school year approaches

There was nothing positive in the counterproposal made by one of Vancouver's striking civic unions on Monday, a city spokesman said yesterday, adding that the two sides are still too far apart to return to the bargaining table.

Coast Guard undecided on inspection of sunken tanker

The Canadian Coast Guard says no decision has yet been made to send a mini-submarine to the bottom of the Robson Bight Ecological Reserve off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island to check the condition of vehicles and heavy equipment accidentally dumped there over a week ago.

Dismembered feet found in B.C. remain a mystery

The gruesome discovery of two right human feet on two separate islands off the coast of Vancouver Island has puzzled local residents and experts alike.''I don't know what the odds are of just finding one right foot, but finding two, together, in six days is completely astronomical,'' RCMP Corporal Garry Cox said.

Benched Beckham could miss exhibition game

Soccer star David Beckham's knee injury has sidelined him for up to six weeks, meaning he could miss a Vancouver exhibition game slated for Oct. 3. But Vancouver Whitecaps spokesman Nathan Vanstone said if the superstar is still sidelined by early October, another game will be re-scheduled for this year.

DONE DEAL: BURNABY

5983 Frances St., Unit 15ASKING PRICE: $365,000SELLING PRICE: $366,300PREVIOUS SELLING PRICE: $205,000 (2005); $181,000 (2002); $172,000 (1997)TAXES: $1,832 (2007)DAYS ON MARKET: 8

The name game

When Oscar Linassi signed the papers to buy a suite at the Mondrian condominium on Richards Street, he had to look up the meaning of the building's name. ''I thought it was an Italian word for how small the condos are that people buy in Vancouver,'' quips Mr. Linassi, an accountant from Saskatoon who has been living in the one-bedroom, 600-square-foot condo for nearly six years.

City councillor wakes up to garbage dumping

Yet another Vancouver politician is getting a firsthand whiff of some guerrilla protest tactics.Vancouver City Councillor Kim Capri says she was woken at 5:30 a.m. yesterday morning to see two hooded men dumping garbage in front of her home.

Radio listeners pledge money to pay for teen's hip surgery

Money has been pouring in for a 17-year-old Surrey teen whose family can't afford to pay for his long-awaited hip operation.On Wednesday, Shai Fraser-Briscoe and his mother, Shelley, told reporters the fee for the hip-replacement procedure is nearly $4,000 and isn't covered by British Columbia's Medical Services Plan.

Police charge man in Kitsilano killing

The family of Nicole Parisien, the woman who was found dead outside a Kitsilano apartment building Monday, said yesterday it is of little comfort that Vancouver police have arrested and charged a man in connection with her killing.

Vancouver journal: The view that would be great!

a review of Renaissance Hotel, a place to stay in Vancouver, British Columbia. We were excited to check into this hotel because of the boasted scenic views, however when we opened our harborside room window, a new skyscraper ...

Chef Ben Cote Podcast - Bouillabaisse

This one features Cassis Bistro owner and creator of Étuvé foods, Chef Ben Cote. All I can say is - - - YUM. > Share or Email This. Ben+Cote, Chef+Cote, Cassis, Etuve, podcast, Vancouver, Capers.

Vancouver rejects striking workers counter-offer

August 31st is day 43 of the Vancouver municipal workers strike and there?s no end in sight. The City of Vancouver must be the laughing stock of every Canadian municipality east and west of City Hall by now. This is the World Wide Web, ...

City of Vancouver couriers package to CUPE 15: union responds

VANCOUVER, Aug. 31 /CNW/ - CUPE 15 was hopeful that the City of Vancouver would be prepared to resume negotiations either independently or with a third party to end the civic strike before Labour Day and...

Report urges greater emphasis on productivity (Vancouver Province)

Maybe this might confuse you OTTAWA ? For Canadians to enjoy higher living standards, now and in the future, businesses must invest more in productivity-enhancing machinery and equipment, a new report from TD Economics argues. ...

More details on C&N Central Station Hostel and all hostels in ...

Built near the century-old Victorian landmark - the Vancouver Railway Station - the Central Station Hostel is ideally located, close to several exciting points of interest for tourists. And as the name implies, it is ?centrally? located ...

WE | Farmers Markets

In my column this week in the WE, I tap out a short guide to some of our farmer?s markets: As we busy ourselves for the dreadfully imminent beginning of the school and hockey seasons, it?s easy to forget that our farmers markets haven?t ...

Ozzie Eye Spy

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R. vs. JP - North Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Assault. .... Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the case..... Result: Charge withdrawn on the trial date.

Dennis Krause's Roundtable: Vancouver Trip

Dennis Krause's Roundtable on Time Warner Sports is one of the best sports shows in Wisconsin. Dennis had Steve Haywood and Bill Johnson as his guests recently and here are some of their comments about Marquette as well as some coments ...

Vancouver Island Liberals at the Saanich Fair

If you live in Victoria or are visiting us this weekend, be sure to head on over to the famous Saanich Fair. It runs September 1-3rd at the Saanichton Fairgrounds at 1528 Stelly?s Cross Rd. This will be my first time attending the fair ...

CUPE's Response to CITY - August 31

VANCOUVER - CUPE 15 was hopeful that the City of Vancouver would be prepared to resume negotiations either independently or with a third party to end the civic strike before Labour Day and was disappointed today to receive a couriered ...