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Four New Democrat MPs consider switching to provincial politics

Four New Democrat MPs consider switching to provincial politics

OTTAWA — Four B.C. New Democrat MPs have confirmed they are seriously considering a move to provincial politics — even though success would mean a pay cut.
Stanley Cup rioter nets eight-month sentence

Stanley Cup rioter nets eight-month sentence

VANCOUVER — A man whose involvement in the Stanley Cup riot was the most serious case a judge said he’s heard so far, was sentenced to eight months in prison. Vasilios George Makris, 29, was found guilty Sept. 13 of taking part in a riot and assault.
Economist lowers projections, says B.C. economy will remain sluggish

Economist lowers projections, says B.C. economy will remain sluggish

An economist for Central 1 Credit Union has lowered his projection for economic growth in B.C. this year to 1.4 per cent, saying the province’s economy will remain sluggish for the remainder of 2013.
Diver gets recognition for removing lost, snagged gillnets in Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound

Diver gets recognition for removing lost, snagged gillnets in Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound

PORT ALBERNI — Peter Mieras has a passion for the marine environment.
Province urged to boost protection of threatened grizzly populations in southwestern B.C.

Province urged to boost protection of threatened grizzly populations in southwestern B.C.

A new coalition of environmental groups is urging the B.C. government to do more to protect threatened grizzly populations in southwestern B.C.
First Nations leader: Northern Gateway pipeline project is dead

First Nations leader: Northern Gateway pipeline project is dead

If the federal government wants to have a good relationship with First Nations in British Columbia, they have to accept the Northern Gateway pipeline project is dead, says Art Sterritt of the Coastal First Nations.
Nanaimo officials to review $50-million hotel proposed by Chinese investors

Nanaimo officials to review $50-million hotel proposed by Chinese investors

A plan for a 21-storey, 240-room hotel connected to the 91Ô­´´ Island Conference Centre will be reviewed by the city of Nanaimo design committee Thursday. Chinese investors SSS Manhao International Tourism Group Co. Ltd.
Prince George council eyes code of conduct

Prince George council eyes code of conduct

PRINCE GEORGE — City council will revisit a proposed policy meant to keep them in line this week.
George Massey's son to launch save-the-tunnel petition

George Massey's son to launch save-the-tunnel petition

Government more interested in transport of goods than the movement of people, says former MLA's son
Reconciliation walk turnout amazes organizers, as an estimated 70,000 brave downpour in 91Ô­´´

Reconciliation walk turnout amazes organizers, as an estimated 70,000 brave downpour in 91Ô­´´

VANCOUVER — A sea of people that organizers estimated at 70,000 braved pouring rain and chanted their way through downtown 91Ô­´´ on Sunday in Canada’s first reconciliation walk. “It’s amazing ...