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UBC-led study debunks theory that constricted neck veins causes multiple sclerosis

UBC-led study debunks theory that constricted neck veins causes multiple sclerosis

The theory that constricted neck veins are to blame for multiple sclerosis (MS) has been dealt a fatal blow by a University of B.C.-led study published in the Lancet Tuesday.
Witness too scared to call police, Surrey Six trial told

Witness too scared to call police, Surrey Six trial told

VANCOUVER — Surrey Six witness Helen Lee admitted Tuesday she was too scared to call police about suspicious men she saw in the parkade on the day of the murder.
Two who fled crash walk into hospital with burns

Two who fled crash walk into hospital with burns

VANCOUVER — 91Ô­´´ police say two men who fled a fiery van crash Monday have turned up at a Coquitlam hospital with serious burns. Police spokesman Const.
'Grand Theft Auto' chase nets Kamloops-area driver 75 days in jail

'Grand Theft Auto' chase nets Kamloops-area driver 75 days in jail

An impaired 24-year-old driver who led RCMP on a wild chase that his lawyer compared to a scene from the video game Grand Theft Auto was sentenced Monday to 75 days jail.
British Columbia's boom-and-bust shipbuilding industry rides high with new contracts

British Columbia's boom-and-bust shipbuilding industry rides high with new contracts

Feast or famine has been the history of shipbuilding in 91Ô­´´â€™s Burrard Inlet.
Economist Peter Pearse donates $250,000 to help aboriginal students at UBC

Economist Peter Pearse donates $250,000 to help aboriginal students at UBC

VANCOUVER -— A renowned economist has donated $250,000 to UBC’s faculty of Forestry to fund awards for aboriginal students. Peter Pearse, a former University of B.C.
The downside of Port Mann Bridge tolls: New Westminster seeks relief as heavy-truck traffic rises

The downside of Port Mann Bridge tolls: New Westminster seeks relief as heavy-truck traffic rises

The Pattullo Bridge continues to see a significant increase in heavy truck traffic, prompting New Westminster to call for reduced tolls on the Port Mann Bridge to discourage truckers from using the aging crossing as a “free alternative.
Aboriginal leaders, Japanese envoy, Bob Rae head to Prince George for First Nations summit

Aboriginal leaders, Japanese envoy, Bob Rae head to Prince George for First Nations summit

The ambassador of Japan will be in Prince George this week, along with former Ontario premier and interim Liberal Party of Canada leader Bob Rae, several industrial personalities and a who's who of national aboriginal leaders.
Kamloops-area contractors to connect with proponents of $79.8-million Royal Inland Hospital project

Kamloops-area contractors to connect with proponents of $79.8-million Royal Inland Hospital project

Local contactors get a chance Tuesday to make their pitch to the trio of companies shortlisted for the $79.8-million Royal Inland Hospital expansion.
Surrey Six witness saw suspects

Surrey Six witness saw suspects

VANCOUVER — Surrey Six witness Helen Lee said she was nearly run over by a black BMW with suspicious men wearing hoodies and leather gloves inside in the Balmoral Tower parkade on the afternoon of the slayingss.