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Company asks Federal Court to quash minister’s decision on rejected BC gold mine
VANCOUVER – The company behind a proposed B.C. gold and copper mine that was rejected twice by the federal government is asking the Federal Court to quash the environment minister’s decision.
Negotiations in Vancouver port truckers’ dispute as back-to-work bill looms
VICTORIA – Negotiations continue in an attempt to resolve a prolonged truckers strike at Canada’s largest port, days after the British Columbia government tabled back-to-work legislation.
Turquoise Hill reduces full-year loss; faces financing issues at Oyu Tolgoi
VANCOUVER – Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (TSX:TRQ) says it may have to ask lenders to extend financing for its flagship Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project while talks with the Mongolian government over shareholder and other issues continue.
Biologists use maternity pens to save endangered B.C. mountain caribou
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – Biologists are hoping to save a herd of endangered mountain caribou in southeastern British Columbia by sequestering pregnant cows to ensure they give birth safely.
B.C. introduces local government election reforms, including four-year terms
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has tabled legislation that would see the province have municipal elections every four years instead of every three years.
Environmental agency seeks public comments on proposed LNG plant in B.C.
VANCOUVER – A multi billion-dollar liquefied natural gas project proposed for B.C.’s north coast is inching its way through the environmental approval process.
Whitecaps’ Nigel Reo-Coker has a concussion after bizarre off-field mishap
VANCOUVER – Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson has seen his fair share of strange injuries over the years, and Nigel Reo-Coker’s bizarre mishap is just another one to add to the list.
Vancouver port truckers reach teal to end strike that threatened Canadian economy
VANCOUVER – Striking truckers at Canada’s largest port have a reached a deal to end a prolonged strike that officials said threatened the country’s economy.
Lululemon says profits held steady in fourth quarter, revenue up 7 per cent
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) says fourth-quarter net income was nearly flat at $109.7 million from $109.4 million a year earlier. Earnings per share was steady at 75 cents per share. Revenue increased seven per cent to $521 million from $485.5 million.
Stinky smell briefly wafts over Kamloops, prompting deluge of worried calls
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – If pulp mill odours in British Columbia are occasionally described as the smell of money, a lot of cash was wafting over Kamloops Wednesday night.
Golden frogs get busy at Vancouver Aquarium in race against extinction
VANCOUVER – A species of frog thought to be extinct in the wild is getting a leg up in Vancouver.
B.C. pitches separate land zones in reserve and value added for farmers
VICTORIA – Major changes are being proposed for British Columbia’s Agricultural Land Commission for the first time since land protection laws were put in place decades ago.
Engine room blaze aboard HMCS Protecteur raged for 11 hours, as vessel drifted
VICTORIA – New details are emerging about an engine room blaze that left a Canadian navy supply ship adrift in the Pacific Ocean, 700 kilometres northeast of Hawaii.
B.C. tables legislation on transit referendum and TransLink governance
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has tabled legislation that will allow Metro Vancouver mayors to determine the timing of a controversial referendum on how to fund transit expansion in the region.
Nature group buys private land to preserve endangered B.C. grasslands
VANCOUVER – A non-profit conservation group has bought a huge tract of private land in southern British Columbia to preserve the province’s disappearing grasslands.
Containers ideal for creating a home for items used in household and office
VICTORIA – There’s more to cleaning a home than scrubbing floors and dusting shelves — organization is a key step too.
Mounties ask for help in finding 12-year-old girl from Vancouver Island
NANAIMO, B.C. – Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., are asking for the public’s help looking for a missing 12-year-old girl.
David Ousted a big part of Vancouver Whitecaps’ unbeaten start in 2014
VANCOUVER – Peter Schmeichel left a mark on an entire generation of goalkeepers in Denmark.
B.C. judge rules crooner Babe Coal’s music isn’t noise in court battle
VANCOUVER – Vancouver crooner Babe Coal is still singing the blues, even after winning a partial court battle over a local noise bylaw.
Ambulance officials quit following investigation into personnel issue
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The two top officials in charge of ambulance services in British Columbia have quit.
Kootenay Ice player Tim Bozon to be released from hospital Friday
CRANBROOK, B.C. – Kootenay Ice forward Tim Bozon is expected to be discharged from hospital Friday after falling ill with meningitis.
Early morning shooting sends two men to hospital in New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. – Two men have been injured in an early morning shooting in New Westminster, B.C.
Northern Gateway pros and cons being debated on doorsteps in Kitimat, B.C.
KITIMAT, B.C. – A battle over the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline has reached the doorsteps of residents in Kitimat, B.C.
Whitecaps set to meet Dynamo with unbeaten run to start MLS season on the line
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten to start the Major League Soccer season, but rookie head coach Carl Robinson knows his club is still very much a work in progress.