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Rudolph the black-nosed Reindeer: “Leave it in the ground!”

Thousands gather in Canada-wide protests against Alberta Oilsands and the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal.

Thousands gather in Canada-wide protests against Alberta Oilsands and the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal.

Pat Pimm: Backing the wrong horse

The B.C Agriculture Minister is rebuked for pressuring the independent  Agricultural Land Commission to allow the development of a rodeo ground, race track and parking lot on high-quality farmland.

The B.C Agriculture Minister is rebuked for pressuring the independent Agricultural Land Commission to allow the development of a rodeo ground, race track and parking lot on high-quality farmland.

Lulu Lemon Drops

Lululemon  stock plunges after CEO Chip Wilson states that women's large thighs "rubbing" rather than poor quality fabric is to blame for the premature wear and pilling of his yoga pants

Lululemon stock plunges after CEO Chip Wilson states that women’s large thighs “rubbing” rather than poor quality fabric is to blame for the premature wear and pilling of his yoga pants

The Grizzly Truth: Don’t stand up and be counted!

Scientists say that the B.C. Government vastly overestimates Grizzly bear numbers in order to justify trophy hunting.

Scientists say that the B.C. Government vastly overestimates Grizzly bear numbers in order to justify trophy hunting.

Ryder takes a fall

Canadian cyclist and tour de  winner Ryder Hesjedal admits to using performance enhancing drugs for a brief period 10 years ago

Canadian cycling hero and Giro d-Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal admits to using performance enhancing drugs for a brief period 10 years ago

The ChangeLNG

Gordon Wilson, a former NDP MLA, now a Clark Liberal supporter, who has been sharply critical of liquid natural gas development, has  been appointed by Premier Christy Clark to the plum position of LNG-Buy B.C. advocate

Gordon Wilson, a former NDP MLA, now a Clark Liberal supporter, who has been sharply critical of liquid natural gas development, has been appointed by Premier Christy Clark to the plum position of LNG-Buy B.C. advocate

“Leave it in the ground!’

As Canadians debate the various dangers of transporting oil-sands bitumen by rail or tanker or pipeline; the best course of action for the environment and our future health remains unstated: leave it in the ground!

As Canadians debate the various dangers of transporting oil-sands bitumen by rail or tanker or pipeline; the best course of action for the environment and our future health remains unstated: leave it in the ground!

Minter Wonderland, farewell

The renowned Minter Gardens in Chilliwack, B.C. closed its gates forever yesterday.

The renowned 32-acre Minter Gardens, which opened near Chilliwack, B.C.  33 years ago, closed its gates forever yesterday.

Congratulations Alice Munro!

Canadian Author Alice Munroe wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

Canadian Author Alice Munro wins the Nobel Prize for Literature

Food “Cartels”

OPEC: "Owners of Permits Extort Cart-operators"  "Landlords"  holding $1,000 Vancouver food-cart permits are charging up to $10,000 to cart operators for prime locations.

OPEC: “Owners of Permits Extort Cart-operators”
“Landlords” holding $1,000 Vancouver food-cart permits are charging cart operators up to $10,000 per month for prime locations.