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Senate scandal flips finger to Reformers
"If there was ever 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."
Immigrant statistics remain stable
WHEN they immigrated to Canada from the Philippines more than a decade ago, it was a family connection that initially drew Alvin Koh Relleve and his wife to the area.
Flippers water polo program making waves
There is room in the pool for kids who want to try an Olympic sport this spring and summer.
Fortius opening a slam dunk
It's 148,000 square feet of integrated health services and amenities to help develop all types of athletes - from the weekend warrior to the Olympic level - and it's finally taking appointments.
Jellyfish invade Vancouver Aquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium is presenting a new exhibit that will allow visitors to get up close and personal with thousands of jellyfish - without the need of anyone urinating on them as a result.
Festival highlights city diversity
It's been more than 11 years since the first New Westminster's DiverseCity Multicultural Festival, and with a decade of celebrating the city's diversity behind us, it's time to ask just how diverse is New Westminster? According to John Stark - senior social planner for city - it's very diverse.
Everyone should know coal risks
Every living being on this planet and not just the residents of New Westminster, Surrey, Delta and White Rock should take heed of this new Fraser Surrey dock site for coal. This low grade coal originates in the eastern United States, the world's biggest producer of coal, but strong opposition from Washington and Oregon to build a coal port in those states has shifted their attention to B.C., because regulations and environmental concerns here are more lax.
Leaders don't control it all
Predictions can be dangerous, but there's one we're pretty confident making: whichever party won Tuesday's election - a couple of hours after this page went to press - they'll be blamed for something they have little control over, a downturn in the economy.
Abby Sikh numbers double in a decade
The number of Sikhs in the Abbotsford area has almost doubled in the past 10 years, confirming its place as a major hub for citizens of Punjabi descent, according to 2011 Statistics Canada data released on Wednesday.
The personal and political: In their own words
Answer: I'm Shian Gu, Liberal candidate for Burnaby-Deer Lake.
Law: Mayors should drive the bus regarding transit
Gary Law said the colour purple on his campaign signage says it all.
Editor has finger on pulse
Frank Huang, the BC NDP's candidate for Richmond-Centre, said that as a newspaper editor he is used to having his finger on the pulse of the community.
Brookswood lifters learn from Olympic medalist
The weightlifting team from Brookswood Secondary has taken the term "girl power" to heart.
Asian influence doesn't sway Aberdeen anchor
"When customers ask why we mostly have English on our signs and merchandise, we always tell them the same thing; we're in Canada."
Language lure makes perfect business sense
It makes no business sense to spend money, time and energy attracting customers who wouldn't be interested in your core product.
Plays competing at Presentation House Theatre for place in provincials
Theatre BC North Shore Zone Festival of Plays, May 6-11, 8 p.m. nightly at Presentation House Theatre. Tickets: $20/$18 for individual performances; $108/$90 for weekly passes, available at phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Counting cost of being bilingual
When it comes to promoting your business in both Chinese and English, it's a simple case of numbers.
A diverse riding facing major changes
There's no denying that the Burnaby-Edmonds riding is one of the most diverse in the city, if not the province, with a vastly developing infrastructure to keep up with the changing needs of its populace.
Read the FIPA agreement, learn the facts
Trevor Carolan's March 31 column, Wanted: New Ideas in Pipeline Debate states: "Kinder Morgan had a serious leak and an oil tanker spill near Burnaby in 2007 and 2009."
