Professor nabs nomination over high-profile Tory

A grassroots Conservative candidate has won a knockdown victory in a Vancouver riding nomination battle over a rival whose entry into the race was hailed as a coup for Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Musqueam band halts sale of B.C. office towers

The Musqueam Indian band has scored a major legal victory against the federal government, halting the sale of two office towers - and asserting aboriginal title in the heart of Vancouver's business district.

Pass the hookah in Lotus Land

Great news out of Vancouver.The Cinderella city is about to enact one of the most comprehensive, ferocious, detailed and high-minded anti-smoking bylaws this side of Alpha Centauri. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Manners and the movie makers

If recommendations by Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan's Film Task Force are adopted, every production will be required to issue thank-you letters to local residents after ''high-impact'' film shoots. These include shoots in areas that are frequently used for filming, and productions that may create a high level of disruption.

Cannabis culture lights up the festival

Nick Wilson was 26, developing a documentary - his first - about online infidelity, when he had a conversation with his 68-year-old aunt that sent him in a new direction. Aunt Wendy had seen a news story on TV about the Vancouver marijuana activist Marc Emery and she was incensed. Why were U.S. authorities after him? And why would Canada even consider extraditing a Canadian to face up to life in prison, simply for selling marijuana seeds?

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Oiler hospitalized after Rypien hit

By DEREK VAN DIEST, SUN MEDIA Edmonton Oilers defenceman Mathieu Roy as taken off the ice on a stretcher Saturday night after a hit from Vancouver Canucks ...

Belly Dance Hip Scarves??

Anyone know where in Vancouver, Burnaby or New West that I can find inexpensive belly dance hip scarves with coins attached? I'm not looking for quality because this will probably be part of a Halloween costume. ...

An important message for those going to the JASNA AGM in Vancouver

Pam Ottridge, AGM co-coordinator, asked us to remind those traveling from the US to Canada for the JASNA AGM to be sure to bring your passport! Or you might not get back home! And do look for the Editrix and Cub Reporter Heather L. ...

Maverick Vancouver, BC, Mayor Faces Olympic-Size Challenge

Sep. 30--VANCOUVER, BC -- Sam Sullivan's city spreads from the windows of his 16th-floor Yaletown condominium, his life mapped behind, below, beyond.

Jurassic Park Board - 02

The Rationalization In 1962, Hurricane Frieda blew down 3000 trees in Stanley Park. This storm cleared sufficient space in the area to allow for construction of the Stanley Park Miniature Railway, which opened in 1964. ...

Georgia Straight: Commentary - A Strike about nothing throttles ...

During this 2007 Vancouver civic strike, I have told the Georgia Straight about the incredible intellectual, creative and cultural brain trust being wasted during the Vancouver Library CUPE 391 strike. Community groups can't present ...

Today is launch day at Surrey Memorial

The Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation officially launches a $15 million dollar public appeal campaign this morning.

Why, when I was your age, I'd walk 40 miles through blinding snow...

Walk to School Week kicks off today with students being encouraged to walk to school.

Feds need insight on Insite

Health Minister Tony Clement is expected to announce the federal Conservatives new anti-drug strategy this week.

Sedin twins carry Vancouver offence in 5-4 win over Edmonton

EDMONTON - Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist and brother Henrik chipped in three helpers as the Vancouver Canucks finished off the pre-season schedule with a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.

Games take a hit and respond

The Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee is taking a hit from an international watchdog group that monitors Olympic host cities.

Sunday was BC Rivers Day - did you help?

Communities across the Province Sunday celebrated the 27th Annual BC Rivers Day.