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Feathering the nest
IF there was every any doubt that Stephen Harper's Conservatives bear zero resemblance to the long ago reformers who railed against government corruption and pork barrel politics, the expense scandal that's engulfed Senator Mike Duffy has surely put it to rest.
Hydro replacing power poles
FOLLOWING Tuesday's provincial election, B.C. is finally slated to get some dependable poles.
Municipal affairs
District of North Vancouver Next regular council meeting, Monday, May 27, 7 p.m. dnv.org
Lawyer says NV rioter's actions minor
THE lawyer for a North Shore man who stole cigarettes from London Drugs during the June 2011 Stanley Cup riot is asking a judge to let his client off without a criminal record.
Pundits post-mortem election
PUNDITS and pollsters from both sides of the political spectrum were wiping the proverbial egg off their faces in the wake of Tuesday's unexpected Liberal victory.
Former Tsa. resident to serve 27 months for sex offences
A former Tsawwassen resident will serve more than two years in prison for sex-related charges.
North Lonsdale United turns 100
It’s changed names, moved locations and undergone a major expansion, but its role as a centre for faith in the community has remained unchanged for 100 years.
Ridge man suspected
Ridge Meadows RCMP executed a search warrant on a home in the 21400 block of 117 Avenue in Maple Ridge.
Trans athlete becomes advocate
Cory Oskam looks like your typical teenage goaltender. His broad, fleshy frame fills a net and even in the gym for ball hockey, he positions his five-foot-eleven body to stop shots as if he’s wearing voluminous padding.
Events Calendar
Saturday, May 18...Second Time Around market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. For information and table rentals, call Richard at 604-521-8382 or email verger@shawcable.com.
A victory for the ages in Delta South
It might have been expected, or even considered old hat, but Vicki Huntington's victory in Delta South in Tuesday's provincial election was nothing short of remarkable.
Economy resonates as NDP suffers Leafs-like collapse
Congratulations to all who ran for office, winners and losers, and to their families, campaign volunteers and supporters. The Fat Lady has sung. It is over.
Liberal rally doesn't reach Delta South
The mood at Bruce McDonald's campaign office could be described as cautiously optimistic as the polls closed Tuesday night, however, it soon became clear that while the Liberals were pulling off a surprise victory province-wide, the same could not be said for the Delta South candidate.
Nailbiters in Burnaby race
When it comes to close calls at the voting booth, Burnaby rarely disappoints - and last night's election results were no exception.
Liberal grabs NDP seat
The Liberal strategy leading up to Tuesday’s election was to focus on the economy.But the NDP also wanted to talk about the economy, and because the Liberals wanted the discussion to centre around who would be better at managing the economy...
Huntington does it again
An independent can effectively represent a riding and be a voice for its citizens, says re-elected MLA Vicki Huntington.
The anatomy of a successful campaign
Patrick O'Connor's desk, tucked away in the back of Linda Reimer's campaign office on St. Johns Street, looks like one inhabited by a man who hasn't had much time to organize.
Glee actor comes to LemonAid
The Burnaby-based Down Syndrome Foundation is hosting LemonAid, a fundraiser on May 23 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond, and a well-known figure from the hit TV show Glee will be there.
