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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 18, 2009) - Nevada Exploration Inc. ("NGE") (TSX VENTURE:NGE) announces that it has opened a new corporate office in Vancouver, British Columbia. NGE's new Vancouver office is located at Suite 1500, 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3E8 in the HSBC Building. Commenting on the move, NGE's President and CEO, Wade Hodges: "Vancouver is a logical home for us...  

Vancouver is known for its restaurants. But if you're a visitor, it might be a little difficult for you to find good places without the help of a local. Well, I'm a local. Here's a guide to eating well in the city.Contributor: David ChungPublished: Dec 18, 2009  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 18, 2009) - Aurion Resources Ltd. ("Aurion" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:AU) is pleased to provide the following update on its corporate activities. Summary Aurion finalizes two option agreements to acquire a 100% interest in one of two projects in Mexico and one in British Columbia. Field exploration programs have been initiated on both.  

Vacancy rates increased in most British Columbia centres compared to last fall, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) October rental market survey. "There is relief for renters looking for apartments," noted Carol Frketich, CMHC's BC Regional Economist. The apartment vacancy rate for two bedroom units increased to 3.7 per cent compared to 1.4 per cent one year ago. Larger apartments are easier to find, with the...  

ASPEN, Colo. - Ski.com has added Revelstoke Mountain Resort, a new ski destination in British Columbia, to its top 100 list. ...  

GV Energy Inc., a British Columbia, Canada company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Terrace, British Columbia to acquire land in the Skeena Industrial Development Park to be used as the site of a biorefinery that...  

British Columbia and the California Air Resources Board have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pave the way for stringent greenhouse gas emissions standards for new light-duty vehicles. The MOU commits the BC Ministry of Environment and the California...  

Fishing NewsIm looking to go on a trip in the summer to BC to…  

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When her beloved cat Brittany died in early November, Gillian Eggert figured she would bury her beside her five other late animals at the site of the old B.C. Pet Cemetery in the Vancouver suburb of Surrey. Eggert, however, was shocked and saddened to see the site being prepared for development.  

TUCSON, ARIZONA -- 12/16/09 -- Zoro Mining Corp. (OTCBB: ZORM) ("Zoro", the "Company"), a Nevada corporation with its shares of common stock registered under Section 12(g) of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and which f..  

A list of affordable snow skiing and lodging in British Columbia.Contributor: Amanda BussenPublished: Dec 16, 2009  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 11, 2009) - NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NKW) today announced that it has been granted a provincial Environmental Assessment Certificate from the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) for its 396MW offshore wind energy project in northwest British Columbia, paving the way for the construction of Canada's first offshore wind energy project. "This is an important day...  

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based punk/thrash metal band Bison B.C.. will enter The Hive Studios in Burnaby, British Columbia later this month with engineer/producer Jesse Gander to begin recording the follow-up to last year's Quiet Earth In a recent interview with The Obelisk web site, guitarist/vocalist James Farwell talked about the new material: I think it maintains a sound that we have cultivated, our style is definitely there...  

WFTBarkley Sound and off Campbell River were favourite fishing trips. However, if you don't want to use a hook, you can, as I did, go to the Lonsdale Quay Market. http://www.lonsdalequay.com/. The Salmon Shop is located there. ... William Hay, Writer - http://williamhaywriter.blogspot.com/  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/09/09 -- Cavan Ventures Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: CVN) is a public mineral exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia trading on the TSX Venture under the symbol, CVN. The Company has arranged a non-brokered private placement for up to an amount of $250,000 to "accredited investors" in Canada. Cavan intends to issue up to 1,250,000 units at a price of $0.20 per unit. Each...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/10/09 -- Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX: III) reports results from the remaining portions of the sixth and seventh drill holes of the 2009 deep drilling program at the Red Chris copper/gold property in northwest British Columbia. Drill hole RC09-350 previously reported the highest grade intercepted at Red Chris to date (NR Nov 09/09: RC09-350 returned 152.5 metres grading 4.12% copper and...  

Given that authoritarian hierarchies, such as those found in the corporate and governmental spheres, tend to attract psychopathic and narcissistic personalities, given that many (most) in authority hold those beneath them in utter contempt, given that their life's “work” consists in bullying and exploiting those weaker than themselves, a tendency toward pedophilia should come as no shock. Indeed, one ought to be surprised if the...  

A controversial tax imposed on some Canadians will be reduced at the beginning of the new year, thanks to biodiesel. Today’s Trucking.com reports that British Columbia’s carbon tax will drop by 5 percent and planned increases will also be lessened because of renewable fuels: On Jan. 1, 2010 the carbon tax rate on diesel drops from 4.04 [...]  

ON the first night, I cracked the bedside window an inch, and awoke, who knows when, with snowflakes on my face. By morning it had snowed a foot, and we climbed from the frozen lake near our lodge, breaking trail through deep snow and thick firs, and skied the chutes between cliff bands. The powder exploded, cold puffs in our faces. It was more like falling in slow motion than what I think of as skiing.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 8, 2009) - Silver Quest Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SQI) (the "Company") is pleased to report assay results for diamond drill holes D-09-111 and D-09-112, which were completed during the fall 2009 drill program on the Capoose-Silver Trend ("Capoose") Project. The property is located 185 km southwest of Prince George, British Columbia. For further details and property maps, including a...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2009) - CUPE members, faculty, activists and students braved the cold (for Vancouver) weather today to rally at the University of British Columbia in support of free collective bargaining. The midday rally at UBC was the latest in a series of public protests against the provincial government legislating 3,500 striking ambulance paramedics "back to work" with Bill 21. That...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 7, 2009) - CARAT EXPLORATION INC. ("Carat" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:CRZ). Further to the Company's news release of March 13, 2008, the Company announces that it has terminated the option and joint venture agreement with Brasilca Mining Corporation, a British Columbia registered company ("Brasilca") and Brasilca Mineracao Brasileira Ltda pursuant to which Carat was granted an...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The World Health Organization is sending a representative to the 2010 Winter Olympics to monitor for potential disease outbreaks, and organizers and health experts have taken steps to protect against the H1N1 virus. Planning for any impact H1N1 could have on the games has been under way since April, when British Columbia health officials increased the stockpile of antiviral drugs available in the province...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/07/09 -- Bravo Venture Group Inc. (TSX VENTURE: BVG)(FRANKFURT: B6I) reported today mineralized intercepts that continue to expand the width and lateral dimensions of the Homestake Silver zone on its 100 percent owned Homestake Ridge Project located in NW British Columbia. Homestake Silver zone The Company reported that assays from drill hole HR09-164 intersected a 10 metre interval...  

While Vancouver may be the star of the show, the entire Canadian province of British Columbia is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2010 Winter Olympics – making it the perfect location for a winter holiday in Canada this year. Packed with ideas for ski holidays in North America, the twin locations of Whistler and Vancouver are set to draw holidaymakers from around the world during the two-month celebration of winter sports. So let's take a...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2009) - Nanika Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NKA)(FRANKFURT:C7X) is pleased to announce the opening of a new corporate head office in Vancouver, BC effective immediately. The new office is located at Suite 725, 625 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2T6 in the Standard Life Building. Nanika's President, James Jacuta, said, "This office represents another step in our on...  

I'm a youngish retired ESL instructor,who spends mornings online following my day trading on the stock market. I play chess,the guitar,love to go out dancing and travel out of the country at least once a year to somewhere interesting. I don't use the word "old". I believe everyone should be...  

    Sitting at the ocean's edge in Vancouver, the exquisite Fairmont Pacific Rim boasts a remarkable address in the heart of the historic port and financial district, at the edge of Coal Harbour. OPENING JANUARY 2010. Boasting unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Howe Sound, Fairmont Pacific Rim offers luxurious services, amenities and privileges from the moment you arrive and valet your car. Relax in the...  

The University of British Columbia Library is recruiting a Director, Library Digital Initiatives. Here's an excerpt from the ad: University of British Columbia Library is seeking an energetic, creative and experienced leader, capable of envisioning, developing and implementing the UBC Library's digital strategy and infrastructure all within the context of a rapidly changing environment. This work will include [...]  

VANCOUVER, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Amarc Resources Ltd. ("Amarc" or the "Company") (TSX-V: AHR, OTCBB: AXREF) announces a significant new gold discovery at its Newton Project located within the Chilcotin region of south-central British Columbia (BC). Assay results from the first seven holes of an initial 14-hole diamond drill program have been received and they host significant concentrations of bulk tonnage-style gold, silver, copper...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 3, 2009) - /T/ TSX VENTURE COMPANIES BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: December 2, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on December 2, 2009, against the following Company for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period...  

Due to changes in Canadian regulations, GFT can no longer accept trading accounts for customers residing in Canada. However, they are still able to open accounts for Accredited Investors. Back in September, FXCM announced their withdrawal from British Columbia too: FXCM Withdraws of British Columbia (Canada) This the note Canadian clients received from GFT a few days ago ————— Dear [...]  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2009) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: December 2, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on December 2, 2009, against the following Company for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period: Period Ending...  

WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2009) - Columbia Yukon Explorations Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CYU)(FRANKFURT:VOR) (the "Company" or "Columbia Yukon") is pleased to report on the 2009 exploration results for its "Storie" Property molybdenum deposit located near Cassiar, British Columbia. Columbia Yukon's 2009 exploration work program (as summarized in the Company's news release of November 27, 2009) included...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 12/01/09 -- Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX: SSO)(NASDAQ: SSRI) is pleased to report a significant increase in gold resources at the Snowfield and Brucejack gold-silver-copper projects in northern British Columbia..  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Twenty-six schools from across British Columbia were recognized for ongoing academic improvement and achievement at the annual Garfield Weston Awards for Excellence in Education dinner in Vancouver Wednesday. Awards were presented in two categories, each reflecting different aspects of academic success. Improvement in Academics recognizes elementary schools that have experienced the...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/30/09 -- Silver Quest Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: SQI) (the "Company") is pleased to report assay results for diamond drill holes D-09-107, D-09-108, D-09-109 and D-09-110, completed during the 2009 fall drill program on the Capoose-Silver Trend ("Capoose") Project, located 185 km southwest of Prince George, British Columbia. For further details and property maps, including a drill hole...  

By Jim Fox LEDGER CORRESPONDENT Public protests continue over plans by Ontario and British Columbia to "harmonize" sales taxes - a move that will cost consumers more at a time of economic restraint. Even as politicians fear a backlash from voters who are increasingly angry about the prospect of paying more for many goods and services not now taxed, the plans proceed.  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IPE InvestmentPitch Enterprises Ltd (www.InvestmentPitch.com) welcomes Ted Ohashi to its Board of Advisors. The company has also placed the latest videos for Atocha Resources, U.S. Silver Corp, and Aurcana Corp its investment portal. Ted Ohashi has an extensive background in both media and the financial community. Ted prepared and delivered a daily business analysis for Vancouver, British Columbia...  

MISSISSAUGA, ON -- (Marketwire) -- 11/25/09 -- The Town Hall in the city of Williams Lake serves as a hub for the community in the central interior of British Columbia, Canada. However, the facility's lack of wireless Internet access was hampering its ability to meet the needs of those it serves. City administratorsread more  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/18/09 -- Hawthorne Gold Corp. ("Hawthorne" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: HGC)(PINK SHEETS: HWTHF) and Eureka Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: EUK) is pleased to report the completion of the National Instrument ("NI") 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate ("the Report") on the Frasergold Project located in British Columbia, Canada as previously reported by the Company on October 1...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 27, 2009) - BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 27, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 27, 2009, against the following Company for failing to file the documents indicated below: /T/ Symbol Company Failure to File ("GTC") Getty Copper Inc. Technical Report /T...  

WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/27/09 -- Columbia Yukon Explorations Inc. (the "Company" or "Columbia Yukon") (TSX VENTURE: CYU)(FRANKFURT: VOR) is pleased to report on the exploration work program completed by the Company in 2009 on its "Storie" Property molybdenum deposit located near Cassiar, British Columbia. Direct field exploration work in 2009 was conducted by Stefan Wozniak, Eng., the Company's exploration...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/27/09 -- SKANA Capital Corp. (TSX VENTURE: SKN) - SKANA Capital Corp. is issuing this press release pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 of the Canadian Securities Administrators, Section 111 of the Securities Act (British Columbia) and Section 176 of the Securities Act (Alberta) with respect to New Guinea Gold Corp. ("NGG"). SKANA Capital Corp. ("SKANA") has acquired ownership and...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 11/25/09 -- Fox Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: FAX) has completed a follow up soil geochemistry, prospecting and rock sampling program on its Otter Project in southern British Columbia. Assay results from the follow up ..  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/26/09 -- Nanika Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NKA)(FRANKFURT: C7X) ("Nanika" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced on its 100% owned Ted claims located 115 kilometres by road south of Houston, British Columbia. Nanika's Ted Property is north of and immediately adjacent to the operating Huckleberry Mine. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. also has an interest in three...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 25, 2009) - Bullfrog Power, Canada's 100 per cent green electricity provider, announced today that its customers in British Columbia are now bullfrogpowered with 100 per cent locally produced wind power, ultimately doing their part to help Canada achieve a cleaner energy future. In October, Bear Mountain Wind Park was commissioned and connected to the British Columbia electricity grid, making it...  

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) has announced the winners of the ninth annual National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships. The awards were handed out during a dinner in Toronto Dec. 3.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 13, 2009) - Kootenay Gold Inc. ("Kootenay") (TSX VENTURE:KTN), is pleased to announce it has entered into agreement with Orestone Mining Corp. ("the Company"), whereby the Company must spend $1,000,000 and issue Kootenay an aggregate 750,000 shares to earn 60% of Kootenay's Connor Creek gold property located in British Columbia, Canada. Jim McDonald, CEO of Kootenay commented...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), extended her congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) Chairman's Awards for British Columbia: - Shanda Jerrett, GumDrops Wet Weather Boutique, Vancouver, British Columbia Best Business Award - Fi Dastoor, Dastoor Consulting, Vancouver, British Columbia...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 25, 2009) - A British Columbia Securities Commission panel has released its reasons for deciding to hear an application submitted by Partners in Planning Financial Services Ltd. challenging an amendment to a Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada governance bylaw. In its decision, the panel said the application raises sufficient public interest concerns to justify a hearing...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 25, 2009) - The BC Bioenergy Network ("BCBN"), the First Nations Energy and Mining Council ("FNEMC") and the First Nations Forestry Council ("FNFC") today announced they are entering into a strategic agreement to further the development and commercialization of bioenergy technologies in British Columbia. Under the terms of the agreement, the BCBN, the FNEMC and the FNFC have...  

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 3, 2009) - The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement today in response to Project DIVIDE, a joint law enforcement effort between the RCMP, Winnipeg Police Service, Brandon Police Service, Ste. Anne Police Service and police officers from various police agencies in British Columbia. The operation resulted in 31 arrests, and seizures of 165 ounces of cocaine, 12...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 25, 2009) - ALDA Pharmaceuticals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCBB:APCSF) ("the Company" or "ALDA") announces that T36® Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer is now available through Marketplace IGA which has 42 stores located throughout British Columbia. Dr. Terrance Owen, President & CEO, states, "Selling through Marketplace IGA is another important step for ALDA. We are pleased that our customers...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 11/23/09 -- Poisonings are the third leading cause of preventable injury death in British Columbia. Many of these incidents, whether it's incorrectly mixing medications or ingesting poisonous substances, are unintenti..  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - The British Columbia Securities Commission has settled with a retired teacher who admitted to helping illegally distribute approximately $475,000 in securities. In the BCSC settlement agreement, Gaele McErvel, 66, a retired teacher from Golden, B.C., admitted that she helped Solara Technologies Inc. distribute securities to approximately 34 investors, some of whom were her friends...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 24, 2009) - Paget Minerals Corp. ("Paget") (TSX VENTURE:PGS), today announced the acquisition of a 100% interest in 22 claims from Pembrook Mining Corp. ("Pembrook") covering 9,096 hectares located in the Omineca Mining Division, British Columbia, known as the Mt. Bisson Property. The transaction is subject to TSX-Venture Exchange review and acceptance. The Mt. Bisson Property...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - A former volunteer in the coastal fisheries resource management in the Bureau of Fisheries and Acquatic Resources (BFAR) in Iloilo and the "Bantay Dagat" in the municipal agriculturist office in Romblon in the Philippines, is now one of British Columbia's latest full-fledged and youngest licensed immigration consultants. (Updated: 2009-11-24 18:03:54)  

    Bringing legendary hospitality to life, the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is set in the heart of the city nestled between the Coast Mountain Range, and the Pacific Ocean. This Vancouver hotel offers sweeping views and a prime destination for all to enjoy. Occupying the first 15 floors of the 61-storey “Living Shangri-La” complex - Vancouver's tallest building, the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver showcases cutting-edge architectural design, an...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/23/09 -- Poisonings are the third leading cause of preventable injury death in British Columbia. Many of these incidents, whether it's incorrectly mixing medications or ingesting poisonous substances, are unintentional and preventable. The Community Against Preventable Injuries (The Community) and its partners are reminding British Columbians to be conscious of the medications and dangerous...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/23/09 -- ENCORE RENAISSANCE RESOURCES CORP. (TSX VENTURE: EZ)(FRANKFURT: OUH1)(PINK SHEETS: ERRCF) Encore Renaissance Resources Corp. (the "Company") is pleased to report that the company has been granted a permit by the BC ministry of mines to commence underground mining at the Company's flagship property, the Bonaparte Gold Mine, near Kamloops British Columbia. Underground extraction will...  

A forklift picks up a bundle of rebar for the construction of a new outdoor winter ice rink at the new Stuart Park and waterfront promenade in Kelowna, B.C. The $4.86 million project includes a central service building, public washrooms and support infrastructure for the park.  

VANCOUVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeSciences BC today announced that their President, Karimah Es Sabar will be leaving the organization in April of next year to pursue a new opportunity with the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) in Vancouver. “My tenure at LifeSciences BC has been one of the most personally and professionally rewarding of my career,” said Es Sabar. “It has offered me the opportunity to work with truly some of the...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Canada's Queen Charlotte Islands will be known by the tribal name Haida Gwaii under a pact between British Columbia and the Haida First Nation, officials say.  

Four student athletes from the 2009 University of Maine field hockey team have been named to the 2009 Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association Division I All-Northeast Regional Team. Lelia Sacré (North Delta, British Columbia) will represent the Black Bears on the first team as Máire Dineen (Toronto, Ontario), Kelly Newton (Vancouver, British Columbia) and Jocelyn Mitchell (Kanata, Ontario) were named to the second team.  

Let’s see we have Druids, a Priestess out for blood against the Roman army, love, lust, and death. Okay that sounds like an opera to me! It is, in fact, it’s Bellini’s Norma which kicks off Vancouver Opera’s 50th anniversary season, just like it did in its first season! I’ve been getting a taste of [...]  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2009) - A correction has been issued in regards to the release disseminated at 19:00 ET on November 17, 2009. A sentence was omitted from the beginning of the release. The corrected release follows: "As a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission, we are issuing the following news release to clarify our disclosure." Tarsis Resources (TSX VENTURE:TCC) ("Tarsis" and...  

“Peaceful Passage” 5 x 7″ oil on canvas on board S. Thompson River, Kamloops, BC This small study was a project for the Wet Canvas weekly painting event, using a reference provided at the site. Sometimes it’s just fun to paint something different from a different area, if I don’t have the opportunity to get out myself. We [...]  

The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that The Anglican Network of Canada does not have legal rights to the buildings and land they chose to leave.  The ruling affects four schismatic BC congregations, there are 35 groups of Anglicans across Canada who chose to leave The Anglican Church of Canada over same sex marriage [...]  

The Vancouver Opera has just gotten props for mashing up the Japanese manga art form with its own classical form.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 11/10/09 -- Lumina Capital Limited Partnership ("Lumina"), of 410 - 625 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2T6, today announced pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Ta..  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/10/09 -- Northern Continental Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NCR) ("Northern Continental" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press releases dated July 28, 2009 and September 18, 2009, at the special meeting of Northern Continental shareholders held earlier today in Vancouver, British Columbia, the shareholders of the Company voted, by special resolution, to approve the...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 10, 2009) - Hathor Exploration Limited (HAT - TSX.V) ("Hathor") is pleased to announce that, further to its press releases dated July 15, 2009 and September 18, 2009, at the special meeting of Northern Continental Resources Inc. ("NCR") shareholders held earlier today in Vancouver, British Columbia, the shareholders of NCR voted by special resolution to approve the proposed plan of...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 26, 2009) - Silver Standard Resources Inc. (TSX:SSO)(NASDAQ:SSRI) reports that all assay results have been received from diamond drilling at the Snowfield Zone of its wholly-owned Snowfield Project. The Snowfield Zone is located 65 kilometers north of the town of Stewart in British Columbia, Canada. The 2009 Snowfield Zone exploration program was very successful in defining a...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 13, 2009) - Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:HPY) (or the "Company") announces the completion of its 2009 drill program on its Rateria property that adjoins Teck Resources Ltd.'s Highland Valley copper mine property and is approximately ten kilometres southeast of the concentrator, in south central British Columbia. The Highland Valley Copper mine is North America's third largest copper...  

Sophomore field hockey standouts Lelia Sacré (North Delta, British Columbia) and Kelly Newton (Vancouver, British Columbia) have been named to the All-America East First Team roster for the 2009 season. Fellow Black Bears Máire Dineen (Toronto, Ontario), Stephanie Gardiner (Vancouver, British Columbia) and Jocelyn Mitchell (Kanata, Ontario) were honored with second team recognition. Freshmen Zoe Adkins (Coquitlam, British Columbia) and Chelsea...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/06/09 -- Ross J. Beaty, of 1550 - 625 Howe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2T6, today announced pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues that on November 5, 2009, Mr. Beaty indirectly acquired ownership and control of 34,250,000 units (each, a "Unit") of Nord Resources Corporation ("Nord") by way of a private...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 12, 2009) - Lund Gold Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:LGD) is pleased to announce the mobilization of a diamond drill to its recently optioned Don-don property in north-central British Columbia. An initial geophysical survey by P. Walcott & Associates has identified several excellent geophysical anomalies on a portion of the property located adjacent to and to the west of the Pinchi porphyry-copper-gold...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 16, 2009) - The Fraser Institute, one of Canada's leading economic think tanks, will release a new study assessing the costly consequences of British Columbia's Agricultural Land Reserve on Monday, October 19 at 6 a.m. (Pacific). BC Agricultural Land Reserve: A Critical Assessment exposes how the reserve has failed to achieve its basic goals and instead has resulted in BC...  

AMATEUR BOXING HALL OF FAME:  By Brian W. Zelley, B. Com., C A As I look back through the decades of amateur boxing history of the BC Golden Gloves from 1939 to 2009, there have been many BC Golden Boys such as two time Golden Boy Dick Findlay and three time BC Junior...read more  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2009) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 10, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Companies A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 9, 2009, against the following Companies for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/04/09 -- West Timmins Mining Inc. (TSX: WTM) ("WTM" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that an overwhelming majority of the shareholders who cast votes at the Special Meeting of the Company held earlier today in Vancouver, British Columbia have voted to approve the business combination with Lake Shore Gold Corp. (TSX: LSG) ("Lake Shore Gold") originally announced on August 27, 2009 (NR09...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 10, 2009) - Plutonic Power Corporation (the Company) (TSX:PCC) announced today a progress update and its financial results in Canadian Dollars for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. UPDATES On October 28, 2009, as part of its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases and become a clean energy powerhouse, the British Columbia (BC) Provincial Government provided...  

Will any British Columbia vineyards ship ice wine to California? A former supervisor, who lives in California, got me a job interview in Vancouver that went really well. I'd like to express my appreciation with something suitably Canadian. canadianwineshop.com seems happy to ship from Ontario vineyards, which is close, but I thought I'd see if y'all could get me any closer! I appreciate that alcohol shipments seem to fall into an insane...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2009) - The following corrects and replaces the release sent earlier today at 6:07 pm ET. The correction involves only the drill data in the table. Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) reports partial results from the sixth and seventh drill holes of the 2009 deep drilling program at the Red Chris copper/gold property in northwest British Columbia.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 9, 2009) - Habanero Resources Inc. ("Habanero") (TSX VENTURE:HAO)(PINK SHEETS:HBNRF)(FRANKFURT:HRJ) wishes to announce that it has acquired 9,052 contiguous hectares (22,368 acres) in the Stewart Gold Camp of British Columbia, bordering Canasia Industries Corporation's ("Canasia") Clone Gold Property that announced drill results of 12.8m of 44.7g/t gold on October 22, 2009. Recently, there has...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Contacts Inc. ("Coastal Contacts") (TSX:COA) announced today that the British Columbia Court of Appeal (the "Appeal Court") released its judgement with respect to the appeal by the College of Opticians of British Columbia (the "Opticians") seeking to overturn the ruling by the Supreme Court of British Columbia that was reported on April 25, 2008.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 6, 2009 NEX Company A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 5, 2009, against the following Company for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period: Period Ending Symbol...  

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - INFORMATION BULLETIN 2009EMPR0020-000648 November 19, 2009 Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources NOVEMBER NATURAL GAS RIGHTS SALES NEARLY $20 MILLION VICTORIA - The November 2009 land rights sale resulted in nearly $20 million in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year to date total to $720.6 million.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/04/09 -- Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX: III) is pleased to announce the completion today of its business combination, by way of Plan of Arrangement, with Selkirk Metals Corp. ("Selkirk") (TSX VENTURE: SLK). Selkirk shareholders approved the transaction at a Meeting held on October 30, 2009, and the Plan of Arrangement received final approval by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/06/09 -- Maximizer Software Inc. ("Maximizer" or the "Company") (TSX: MAX), announced that it has received the approval of the Supreme Court of British Columbia to call a meeting of its holders of shares and options to purchase shares or "securityholders" to be held on December 9, 2009 (the "Meeting") to consider the previously announced "going private transaction" at $0.12 per share. The...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - November 4, 2009 - Lori McClenahan, President of St. Elias Mines Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: SLI.V)(FRANKFURT: EKL.F)(U.S. CLEARING SYMBOL:SELSF), is pleased to announce that St. Elias has acquired, by staking, a 100% interest in the Strawberry Flats Gold Project located in southcentral British Columbia.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 5, 2009) - /T/ BULLETIN TYPE: Cease Trade Order BULLETIN DATE: November 6, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Companies A Cease Trade Order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission on November 5, 2009, against the following Companies for failing to file the documents indicated within the required time period: Period...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/04/09 -- Selkirk Metals Corp. ("Selkirk") (TSX VENTURE: SLK) is pleased to announce that the previously announced merger with Imperial Metals Corporation ("Imperial") (TSX: III) by way of Plan of Arrangement (the "Arrangement") was approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on November 2, 2009 and closed effective 12:01 a.m. (Vancouver time) today. Selkirk's shares will be delisted...  

Canadas Endast has posted two new video blogs from their "Blue Skies Tour 2009," which can both be viewed below. Endast still has the following upcoming tour dates: 10/27 Pub 340 Vancouver, British Columbia 10/28 Elks Hall Quesnel, British Columbia 10/29 OAP Hall Chilliwack, British Columbia 10/30 Garfinkels Whistler, British Columbia 10/31... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

Make your Jack London fantasies come true on the ultimate fishing trip in British Columbia, 100 miles from the nearest roadI barely remember my grandfather – only that he would clap his hands above his head if I behaved well and, more hazily yet, him turning towards a river, a split-cane fishing rod resting next to his perfectly bald head. I recall my mother far better, although she's been dead these 20 years. I see her standing in another...  

VANCOUVER, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Park Place Energy Corp. ("Park Place" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has sold its entire right, title, estate and interest in and to its Eight Mile property in North Eastern British Columbia. As consideration the purchaser will pay such amount, not to exceed $465,000, as to retire the obligations of Park Place to its creditors directly related to the Eight Mile property.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/14/09 -- Aurion Resources Ltd. ("Aurion") (TSX VENTURE: AU) reports that it has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with a private company, Cazador Resources Ltd. ("Cazador"), whereby Aurion has the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Lavington gold property in Southern British Columbia. The Lavington property comprises four mineral claims covering 1156 hectares, located...  

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 13, 2009) - Cordy Oilfield Services Inc. ( "Cordy") (TSX VENTURE:CKK) announces that the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BCSC") has issued its ruling in respect of the application Geosam Investments Limited ("Geosam") heard on November 9, 2009 for an order restricting, on an interim basis, the use by Cordy of the proceeds of its recently completed $4.8 million private placement of...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 27, 2009) - OneMove Technologies Inc. ("OneMove" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:OM), a provider of a leading web-based real estate transaction platform and the creator of the largest network of conveyancing professionals in British Columbia, announced today its financial results for the three and 12 month periods ended June 30, 2009. All figures are reported in Canadian dollars. Fiscal 2009...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 27, 2009) - Lions Gate Energy Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LG) announced today that it has completed a National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") technical report for the Company's El Toro Polymetallic Project in Telkwa, British Columbia. The report has been prepared by company's independent geologist Jean Pautler, P.Geo. (JP Exploration Services Inc.). The 2008 program involved mapping, prospecting, rock and...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 26, 2009) - Silver Quest Resources Ltd. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:SQI) is pleased to announce that it has exercised its option to acquire a 60% interest in the Capoose Property located on the Nechako Plateau of Central British Columbia from Bearclaw Capital Corp. (BRL.V). To earn its 60% interest the Company has paid a total of $240,000, issued 1,040,000 shares and incurred...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 23, 2009) - Minister John Baird, Canada's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure; Minister Rich Coleman, British Columbia's Minister of Housing and Social Development; and Deputy Mayor Raymond Louie of the City of Vancouver are pleased to announce funding for the Vancouver Native Housing Society and the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. The Vancouver Native Housing Society will...  

The metadata below describe the original scanning. Follow the "All Files: HTTP" link in the "View the book" box to the left to find XML files that contain more metadata about the original images and the derived formats (OCR results, PDF etc.)....This item belongs to: texts/americana.This item has files of the following types: Abbyy GZ, Animated GIF, DjVu, DjVuTXT, Djvu XML, Flippy ZIP, Metadata, Raw Cornell Book Zip, Scandata, Single Page...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/15/09 -- Nanika Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: NKA)(FRANKFURT: C7X) ("Nanika or the "Company") is pleased to announce a multiphase work program at its "Red Cliff East Property" located approximately 20 kilometres northeast of Stewart, British Columbia. Phase 1 has now started with a work crew on site today. The property is located in the Stewart mining camp of northwestern British Columbia and is...  

It's been an eventful 50 years for opera in the City of Rainshine: a legendary 1963 Norma with Sutherland and Horne; Sutherland's husband, Richard Bonynge, as boss during the '70s; a lively Britten-and-Janacek phase; and plenty of the argument, strife and money troubles that are endemic to the art form....  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/21/09 -- J-Pacific Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE: JPN) ("J-Pacific" or the "Company") has retained Micon International Limited to complete a preliminary assessment ("PA" or "scoping study") of the Blackdome Gold Mine ("Blackdome") and Elizabeth Gold ("Elizabeth") Properties in British Columbia. The Blackdome and Elizabeth Properties are respectively located approximately 250 and 220 kilometres north...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 20, 2009) - Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) reports initial results from the 2009 exploration program at the Red Chris copper/gold property in northwest British Columbia. In the program, eight 1,500 metre diamond drill holes were planned to test the deep mineralization discovered in 2007 in the East zone. To date, four of the five holes completed have achieved a final depth of...  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 11/20/09 -- Editors Note: A photo for this release will be available via Marketwire on the picture wire of The Canadian Press Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN), British Columbia and the City of..  

Fernie, British Columbia is a fantastic ski town for the snowboard and ski enthusiast. It offers historic charm, breathtaking views and a resort that has the some of the best powder in North America.Contributor: Kimberly SharpePublished: Oct 26, 2009  

CBC News - British Columbia - 20,000 try for Thriller dance record: "Dance co-ordinator Graeme Lea led the crowd — all of whom had brought food and money donations for the city's food bank in order to participate in the event.'When we take our first step, people in China will take their first step,' said Lea. The dance around the world was co-ordinated by cellphone so all the dancers could begin  

A British Columbia Securities Commission Panel has permanently banned four B.C. residents, and ordered them to pay $26 million in penalties and to disgorge $16 million for operating a Ponzi scheme. On Aug. 4, 2009, a BCSC panel found that Hal (Mick) Allan McLeod, David John Vaughan, Kenneth Robert McMordie (also known as Byrun Fox), and Dianne Sharon Rosiek violated securities laws when they fraudulently distributed securities and made...  

By Lyle Zapato. Among the First Nations of Cascadia, tree pitch (more accurately, oleoresin) is harvested, hardened in cold water, then chewed for pleasure like gum. One of the trees traditionally used is the Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), also known as the tidewater spruce since it tolerates being near salt water (according to Wikipedia, its range never extends more than 80 km from the Pacific Ocean and its inlets). Not surprisingly...  

A grizzly bear charged the tent where two hunters were sleeping in the East Kootenays region of British Columbia last week and mauled them before they were able to chase it off; the men hiked out and were treated for wounds to their forearms. Vancouver SunView Comments |  

The Canadian province of British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places on the planet, with spectacular snow-capped mountains and coastal scenery. It is not the kind of place where you want to take your hand off the wheel to answer a call or send a text message or video clip.  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 11/13/09 -- Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: GNG)(PINK SHEETS: GGTH-F) As a result of a review by the British Columbia Securities Commission, we are issuing the following news release to clarify o..  

The Upper Nicola Indian Band and Okanagan National Alliance filed a lawsuit against three British Columbia ministers and B.C. Transmission Corp. to stop a high-voltage transmission project that crosses their lands.Vancouver SunView Comments |  

LOS ANGELES and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Apparel (Amex: APP), the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, has opened a new store in Victoria, British Columbia.  

More natural gas will be needed for the Alberta Oilsands.North East BC is considering a new natural gas processing plant,  the EnCana Cabin Gas Plant would emit 2.166 million tonnes of greenhouse gases per...read more  

Muslim sensitivities a low priority for these Beirut canine-bomb sniffers and their handlers. A trained sniffer dog detects a bomb inside a bag as part of its training during a certification ceremony for Internal Security Forces members, who trained dogs to detect bombs and drugs, for the security of Beirut international airport in Beirut September 11, 2009.Canada"Our whole purpose is the safety and security of the transit system."It is...  

While I was running errands earlier today, this story was at the top of CBC Radio news here in Vancouver. Via the government of BC: H1N1 FLU VIRUS (HUMAN SWINE FLU) UNDER SURVEILLANCE. Excerpt:Since Oct. 20, there have been 88...  

SALT LAKE CITY | 4 Dec 2009 | The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced dates for a public open house prior to the dedication of the new Vancouver British Columbia Temple. The public will be invited to visit the temple during an open house that will run from Friday, 9 April 2010, through Saturday, 24 April 2010 (except for Sundays). The temple will be formally dedicated on Sunday, 2 May 2010. A total...  

Reuters - VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - British Columbia and aboriginal groups signed a deal on Thursday aimed at improving economic conditions in the area that includes the "Great Bear Rainforest" on Canada's Pacific coast.  

There are two sayings, “You get what you pay for” and “Pay me now or pay me later” both should apply when the voter hits the polls. British Columbia, with a population 4.4 million, again it seems is...read more  

Turnkey Coastal Escape Fully Furnish Condo on the Fraser River, included 32' secured Dock, 28' Monterey Boat, and Chevy Blazer. It's ready to move in or rent for the Olympics !! http://ladnercondopackage.shawwebspace.ca/  

The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP) has announced the winners of the ninth annual National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships  

British Columbia IHP Western Region Operation. Since opening in 2005, IHP has assisted hundreds of Canadian medical travelers to obtain timely health care outside of the Canadian medical system. In t...  

Brownfields are an opportunity, not a negative, says a Victoria-based developer who has been rehabilitating brownfield sites since the ’90s.  

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 30, 2009) - Diamondex Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:DSP) ("Diamondex" or the "Company") is pleased to report settlement of the Action brought in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by Canada Nickel Corp ...  

PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Passengers aboard a British Columbia Ferries trip who were thrown about the ship by a fierce storm are questioning why the vessel set out in the first place.  

Dr. Gascoyne's daily duties include the diagnosis and classification of difficult cases of malignant lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and related neoplasms. He is an active member of several scientific societies and is the sole Canadian member of the International Lymphoma Study Group.  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell says China's decision to grant Canada destination status will be a boon to local tour operators and businesses.  

Norma and Richard Bonynge Celebrate Vancouver Opera's 50thThe Vancouver Observer (blog)Photo by Tim Matheson What I want to do when I grow up a few decades from now is to be Maestro Richard Bonynge (pronounced BONNing. ...The Tyee Goes to the OperaTheTyee.caall 10 news articles »  

SATURNA, British Columbia - Six people, including an infant, died after a float plane crashed in British Columbia waters about 50 miles southwest of Vancouver. The DeHavilland Beaver aircraft was carrying eight people when it went down Sunday during ...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Seismologists say an earthquake struck in the Pacific off British Columbia. The U.S. Geological Survey said today the 6.6-magnitude quake's epicenter is 414 miles northwest of Vancouver. There were no immediate reports ...  

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 30, 2009) - The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport) and the Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, along with The Honourable Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts ...  

VANCOUVER, CANADA - NOVEMBER 1: Ryan O'Reilly #37 of the Colorado Avalanche tapes his sticks before the game against the Vancouver Canucks at General Motors Place on November 1, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. VANCOUVER, CANADA ...  

British Columbia Poker Championship Winner Sophon Sek ArrestedPoker News DailyLess than a day after winning this year's British Columbia Poker Championship and ...Casino winnings frozenCanada.comPolice make another arrest in Surrey Six slayingsSurrey Nowall 5 news articles »  

British Columbia Public Libraries. A service from BC Public Libraries, providing access to portable, digital content such as audiobooks to patrons of participating member libraries. Listen to your favourite author, learn a language and more while you commute, workout or just sit in your garden.  

Even Richard Wagner adored Norma . And I doubt there would be a problem with its plot, either, if the parts were well-sung, because the story unfolds into a kind of inevitability. The opera grows into the plot, reaching an apocalyptic final scene ...  

December 15, 2009 -- Yotta MVS (the 3D mapping division of OMG plc [LSE:OMG]), a leader in street-level image collection and field data verificat  

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: British Columbia Residential ...Market Wire (press release)VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) – A tight resale market will lift new residential construction in 2010, according to the Canada ...and more »  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The medals at the Vancouver Olympics will feature aboriginal artwork and no two will be alike. The gold, silver and bronze medals for the 2010 Winter Games were displayed by British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell ...  

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has struck off the coast of British Columbia on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The quake's epicenter is 414 miles northwest of Vancouver, British Columbia. Th...  

From August 2007 to October 2009 a total of eight feet have washed ashore, only one has been identified.Contributor: Mark Gordon BrownPublished: Dec 14, 2009  

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 30, 2009) - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament (Edmonton-Spruce Grove ...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -Seismologists say a earthquake struck off Canada's pacific coast province of British Columbia. The U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday the 6.6-magnitude quake's epicenter is 414 miles (666 kilometers) northwest of ...  

Quebec, British Columbia, and the four Atlantic provinces of Canada may soon see legalized and regulated online poker headed their way, according to an article that appeared in the Montreal Gazette newspaper . Loto-Québec has submitted a proposal to ...  

AP Photo - Torch bearers perform an exchange of the Olympic flame during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games torch relay on Vancouver Island in Colwood, British Columbia, on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. DUNCAN, British Columbia A day after protests ...  

WFTOne's focus shifts fast when fishing and so it was as I raised the tip of the rod. Used to salmon, I kept my hand close to the reel. That was a mistake. In a moment blood was spraying from my finger and the reel was, as they say, ... Aardvark McLeod - http://blog.aardvarkmcleod.com/  

An unforgettable backcountry adventure in the supernatural mountains of British Columbia, Canada begins here. The Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia offer incredible multi-season opportunities to explore some of the world's most breathtaking scenery, from the comfort and safety of a cozy mountain lodge.  

FIrst, of all, I have to apologize to the Vancouver Opera and to punctual people in general for showing up at three minutes past curtain time yet again. For some reason, even though it's part of m...  

Kaminak Gold Corporation announced that project partner Solomon Resources Ltd. completed a diamond drill program on Kaminak’s 100% owned Cry Lake Gold-Silver Project located in north western British Columbia, Canada. The program was funded by Kaminak’s partner who completed two diamond drill holes totalling 416 metres as well as geological mapping and sampling of an [...]  

OregonLive.comIt's official -- inland waters of Washington and British Columbia are the ...OregonLive.comThe name has long been used by scientists to describe the waters, with their shared ecology and habitat. The name is a geographic addition and will not ...Feds approve 'Salish Sea' name ideaBellingham Heraldall 22 news articles »  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — British Columbia's Supreme Court is being asked to decide if polygamy should remain illegal in Canada, the province's attorney general announced Thursday. Attorney General Mike de Jong said he believes polygamy is ...  

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Telegraph.co.ukRoyal visit to British ColumbiaVancouver SunPrince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall meet Prime Minister Stephen Harper (behind) during a visit to the Cupids Cove Plantation Archaeological site as part of their visit to Canada on November 3, 2009 in Cupids Cove, ...Royal couple attends Remembrance Day Service in VictoriaOttawa CitizenRoyal couple arrives in VancouverThe Gazette (Montreal)Unglamorous...  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — British Columbia's Supreme Court is being asked to decide if polygamy should remain illegal in Canada, the province's attorney general announced Thursday. Attorney General Mike de Jong said he believes polygamy is ...  

J-Pacific Gold Inc. announced today it has received Mining Exploration Tax Credit refunds totalling $634,323 from the Government of British Columbia, for exploration work conducted from 2006 to 2008 at the Company’s Blackdome Gold Mine and Elizabeth Gold Property. Over the past two months, J-Pacific has added $1,812,104 to its working capital from the B.C. and [...]  

Each week in "Unearthing the Metal Underground," we'll be putting a few quality underground bands in the spotlight in an attempt to get the word out about them. This week, I am exploring the metal scene in Vancouver, Canada. First, I give you one of ...  

Xtra.caValue of building permits increases in British Columbia, Ontario, and AlbertaJournal of CommerceBC, Alberta and Ontario were the only three provinces in Canada to experience an increase in the value of building permits in August. ...Is Canada's next government in the hands of suburban voters?Xtra.caall 3 news articles »  

Globe and MailBritish Columbia offshore wind project to use European technologyDaily Commercial NewsA Vancouver company is proposing to build an offshore wind farm in northwestern BC, using unique marine construction techniques and equipment developed in ...Wind Power StocksEnergy and Capital (blog)all 209 news articles »  

in British Columbia will be in the range of 20,200 to 26,800 homes. A rebound in both single-detached and multi-family housing starts will bring the level of residential construction closer to, but st...  

Companies that are faced with the challenge of cleaning up toxic wastewater from mining operations will soon have more reliable bioremediation options. New research from Genome BC will harness the potential of microbes naturally present in mine  

CBC.caCanada dominate at ISU short track World CupMore Than The GamesCANADA'S men's short track team warmed up for next year's Winter Olympics with some impressive performances at the ISU short track World Cup in Montreal. ...Canadian short-track speedskater Hamelin adds to medal haul at World CupThe Canadian PressHamelin skates to double gold for CanadaVancouver SunHamelin takes gold in 1500Edmonton SunThe Canadian Press -More Than The...  

CBC.caMinister of State Lunn Celebrates the Passage of Olympic Torch in NunavutMarket Wire (press release)The Government of Canada, a major financial partner of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, is committed to ensuring that the Games are a success and are ...The race is on for Games memorabiliaVancouver Sundimanno: Olympics will miss the Queen's touchToronto StarOlympic torch lights up Saskatchewan and Manitoba on day 9 of cross-Canada runThe...  

Telegraph.co.ukCharles and Camilla come calling on CanadaMinneapolis Star TribunePrince Charles is visiting Canada for the 15th time, but this is the first official visit for his wife, Camilla, the duchess of Cornwall. ...Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall commemorate Canada's war deadTelegraph.co.ukRoyal visit to British ColumbiaVancouver SunRoyal couple arrives in VancouverThe Gazette (Montreal)Daily Mail -Ottawa Citizen -The Canadian...  

Globe and MailIn relief role, Raycroft shows the Canucks that he still has the goodsBoston GlobeRoberto Luongo's cracked rib is a significant thorn in Vancouver's side, but it's also a window of opportunity for Andrew Raycroft, ...Stars impress in 2-1 win over VancouverESPNDallas Stars 2, Vancouver Canucks 1Pegasus NewsStargazing: Dallas defeats Vancouver, Schneider 2-1Defending Big DVancouver Sun -Dallas Morning News -United Press...  

“It woke me from a sound sleep. It felt like I was on a train.” — Carol Kulesha, mayor of Queen Charlotte City Seismologists said on Tuesday an earthquake struck off Canada’s Pacific coast province of British Columbia. The US Geological ...  

Cinch Energy Corp. announces a significant Wabamun gas discovery in the Dawson area of British Columbia. The Cinch operated Dawson well 6 308015W6M drilled to a total depth of 3673 meters was com  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- The public will be at the back of the line for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, frustrated ticket seekers claim.  

Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the Queen Charlotte Islands region off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. local time (1530 GMT), the U.S. Geological Survey reported.  

Dominion Construction, the construction contracting division of Seacliff Construction Corp., has been awarded three major contracts in British Columbia valued at approximately $77.9 million in total.  

Add your photos as attachments,; Use your city and country as the subject; The body of your email will be the caption for your photos; Include any photographer credits in the e-mail body/caption. Send your email to photos@350.org. ...  

The ferries plying the waters off the west coast of British Columbia provide travelers with a unique way to explore one of the world's most scenic vacation destinations.  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- A British Columbia Court of Appeal heard arguments Thursday about why female ski jumpers should have the right to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics.  

Vancouver, British Columbia » A British Columbia Court of Appeal heard arguments Thursday about why female ski jumpers should have the right to compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics.  

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Vancouver Island residents in British Columbia, Canada, are facing a state of emergency due to flooding in two communities, authorities said.  

8100 sq. ft. office/apartment space on 2nd. floor. 4 bay doors. machine shop plus 2 acres of extra parking. located off high way 3 between Kelowna and Nelson BC. Commercial/industrial area.  

Metro Vancouver architects, who have designed municipal buildings or structures, are increasingly being cut out of the municipal tendering process.  

Reuters - VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - A Canadian court will be asked if the country's laws against polygamy violate constitutional protections of religious freedom, British Columbia's attorney general said on Thursday.  

Vancouver hotelsLive-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)23.11.2009 10:58:58 Vancouver, British Columbia has got to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. Vancouver, British Columbia has got to ...and more »  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- An early-morning fire destroyed at least five businesses and damaged two others Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia, firefighters said.  

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) recently handed out awards for the best steel projects in the British Columbia region.  

I have been reading the threads from this forum for a few weeks now and decided to join. I have noticed there is a wealth of knowledge and experience...  

I have difficulty in finding a Filipino restaurant in Vancouver that I can recommend to my friends.Contributor: Danielle WattPublished: Dec 07, 2009  

Engineers from Alberta and British Columbia have made the short list for the top design concepts that will be used to build a second pedestrian bridge over the Bow River in Calgary.  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- A judicial inquiry into the decimation of sockeye salmon stocks in British Columbia was announced Friday by a federal minister in Vancouver.  

You can have great fun skiing in British Columbia, and you can do it on a budget.Contributor: June Koppang,hopefully informative & interestingPublished: Dec 10, 2009  

Visiting Victoria, British Columbia, you'll have lots of things to see and do. Consider adding one of these five adventures to your list.Contributor: Cynthia AnnPublished: Nov 16, 2009  

The new Pitt River Bridge has opened in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, with the aim of reducing congestion and cutting travel times for the almost 90,000 vehicles that cross each day.  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Ridley Bent was the big winner during the weekend's British Columbia Country Music Association awards show in Vancouver, organizers said.  

An electronic bidding system (EBS) developed by the B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) has been used for the first time in British Columbia to close two construction projects.  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed on Friday a bid by women ski jumpers to force Vancouver Olympic organizers to let them compete.  

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince Charles said during a visit to British Columbia that the Canadian province was doing a great job fighting climate change.  

New British Columbia Cooperative to Advance Clean Energy Commercialization NRC-Powertech-UBC partner resources to better serve Canadian technology companies VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. ...