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Native artwork stolen from Fort Langley
Police say thieves have stolen five pieces of native artwork from a museum at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.RCMP Constable Holly Marks said someone broke a window to get into the building and shattered the glass of a display case before making off with three masks, a drum and a cedar basket.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Police say thieves have stolen five pieces of native artwork from a museum at the Fort Langley National Historic Site.RCMP Constable Holly Marks said someone broke a window to get into the building and shattered the glass of a display case before making off with three masks, a drum and a cedar basket.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Officials to review battle plan in mumps outbreak
Provincial health officials are expected to meet this week or next to determine whether a broader response is required to combat a mumps outbreak that has spread from the Fraser Valley to Metro Vancouver since February.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Provincial health officials are expected to meet this week or next to determine whether a broader response is required to combat a mumps outbreak that has spread from the Fraser Valley to Metro Vancouver since February.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Facing attempted-murder charge in restaurant crash, accused misses court date
The man charged with two counts of second-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder after a pickup truck drove into a Maple Ridge sushi restaurant did not arrive for his appearance in Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam yesterday morning.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The man charged with two counts of second-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder after a pickup truck drove into a Maple Ridge sushi restaurant did not arrive for his appearance in Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam yesterday morning.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
We're killing too many salmon, and it's time to take the blame
All along the west coast of North America, salmon stocks are in trouble.In the Fraser River, a big run now is 10 million fish. But the river once had 10 times as many fish. It's hard to imagine 100 million salmon returning to the river, but it once was that rich - and could be again.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
All along the west coast of North America, salmon stocks are in trouble.In the Fraser River, a big run now is 10 million fish. But the river once had 10 times as many fish. It's hard to imagine 100 million salmon returning to the river, but it once was that rich - and could be again.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Reliable Crown evidence lacking, defence says in B.C. abduction case
The Crown's case against one of the men accused in the abduction and confinement of the son of a wealthy B.C. businessman is riddled with circumstantial evidence and relies on the testimony of unsavoury witnesses, his lawyer told a B.C. court yesterday.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Crown's case against one of the men accused in the abduction and confinement of the son of a wealthy B.C. businessman is riddled with circumstantial evidence and relies on the testimony of unsavoury witnesses, his lawyer told a B.C. court yesterday.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Minister's brother faces off-duty assault charge
A special prosecutor has been appointed to look into an allegation of assault involving a Victoria police officer who is the brother of B.C. Economic Development Minister Ida Chong.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A special prosecutor has been appointed to look into an allegation of assault involving a Victoria police officer who is the brother of B.C. Economic Development Minister Ida Chong.
The Globe and Mail – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Heavy Hydro users hit with higher rateReady or not, BC Hydro residential customers will see theirelectricity bills in a whole new light next month.
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Voters prefer Harper as PM, poll says
OTTAWA -- Stephen Harper heads into the federal election asthe country's preferred choice as prime minister, says a new pollfor Canwest News Service and Global National.
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
OTTAWA -- Stephen Harper heads into the federal election asthe country's preferred choice as prime minister, says a new pollfor Canwest News Service and Global National.
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Man killed in cab had a violent past
When James Edward O'Toole was sentenced for carrying a loadedgun in 2003, an outraged B.C. Supreme Court judge said, "People diebecause, out of foolishness or anger, people pull guns."
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When James Edward O'Toole was sentenced for carrying a loadedgun in 2003, an outraged B.C. Supreme Court judge said, "People diebecause, out of foolishness or anger, people pull guns."
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
B.C.'s Mission Hill named world's No. 1 icewine
Germany makes great icewine. So do Austria, New Zealand andthe Czech Republic.
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Germany makes great icewine. So do Austria, New Zealand andthe Czech Republic.
Canada.com – Sep 3, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
