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Liberals spar over electoral co-operation in first leadership debate

Liberals spar over electoral co-operation in first leadership debate

VANCOUVER - Liberal leadership hopefuls sparred Sunday over an existential issue for their once mighty party: can it win the next election on its own or does it need to join forces with other progressive parties? The issue of electoral co-operation p
$100-million casino rejected in Surrey

$100-million casino rejected in Surrey

The 91Ô­´´ Press SURREY — A controversial casino has been rejected in Surrey after councillors voted 5 to 4 against the project that pitted residents aiming to preserve a rural area against those promoting an economic boost for a booming city.
Surrey rejects casino after residents fight to preserve neighbourhood

Surrey rejects casino after residents fight to preserve neighbourhood

SURREY, B.C. - Residents opposed to a $100-million casino complex in Surrey, B.C., have swayed the city to reject the project that proponents touted as an economic boost for British Columbia's fast-growing city.
Ucluelet woman can keep pet deer Bimbo, who lives in her home

Ucluelet woman can keep pet deer Bimbo, who lives in her home

UCLUELET - In a deer drama worthy of the emotions stirred by Bambi, a 91Ô­´´ Island woman will be permitted to keep the domesticated doe she calls Bimbo.
Governments provide $200,000 for B.C. agriculture innovation

Governments provide $200,000 for B.C. agriculture innovation

Published in Business in 91Ô­´´ An investment of more than $200,000 into technology at five B.C. companies that service the agricultural sector was revealed January 17 by the provincial and federal governments.
Ex-Mountie pleads guilty for breaching search-warrant law over missing laptop

Ex-Mountie pleads guilty for breaching search-warrant law over missing laptop

CRANBROOK, B.C. - A former RCMP officer from southeastern British Columbia pleaded guilty Friday to a charge related to improperly seizing property and was handed a $500 fine in a case involving a missing laptop.
Greyhound will begin cutting Island bus routes; minister won't step in

Greyhound will begin cutting Island bus routes; minister won't step in

Greyhound Canada will reduce service between Victoria and Nanaimo and end its run between Victoria and the Mount Washington ski resort. Many other B.C. bus routes are affected by service cuts in a decision released this week.
Innocent bystanders could be caught in violence across Metro 91Ô­´´: police

Innocent bystanders could be caught in violence across Metro 91Ô­´´: police

VANCOUVER - The latest in a series of shootings in Metro 91Ô­´´ has police concerned about the potential for innocent bystanders getting hurt in the crossfire of what could be a return to gang-related violence in the region. RCMP Sgt.
Man on trial for Queen of the North sinking was on bridge alone with former lover: trial

Man on trial for Queen of the North sinking was on bridge alone with former lover: trial

VANCOUVER - The crew member piloting a B.C.
Canucks coach does not want to risk playing Sedins too much in short season

Canucks coach does not want to risk playing Sedins too much in short season

VANCOUVER - The NHL season has not begun yet, but Alain Vigneault's plans are already in danger of being tested, tweaked and, possibly, scrapped.