Wednesday January 07, 2009
Pipeline bombs getting close to homes, Mounties warn
The attacks on EnCana's natural gas operations in northeastern British Columbia are becoming ''increasingly violent,'' says the RCMP, after a fourth attack that was dangerously close to a home. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
And the award goes to ...
Tragically, Graham Haywood and his friends sound like prime candidates for the Darwin awards - given posthumously to those whose overarching stupidity destines them to a premature and ignominious end (Powder-Hungry Skier Says He'd Break Rules Again - Jan. 6). If having to pay for rescue costs isn't a deterrent, maybe he should be charged with endangering the lives of others. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Western Canadian Coal to cut operations, jobs
From Print Edition, 07/01/09
GOING OUT: THEATRE
OPENINGLives Were Around Me From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Diplomat charged with impaired driving returns to Europe
Poland's consul in Vancouver has returned home to Europe, raising questions about whether he will be present for a court hearing next week on impaired-driving charges.Tomasz Lis is supposed to appear in court on Jan. 13 to face a charge of impaired driving and having a blood alcohol level over .08 while operating a motor vehicle. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Province considers fining out-of-bounds skiers
B.C.'s Solicitor-General has ordered his staff to study the possibility of fining outdoor enthusiasts who enter out-of-bounds areas at ski resorts and in backcountry B.C. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Band files new suit over fishing in Nemiah land-claims marathon
A year after the B.C. Supreme Court ordered the B.C. and federal governments to negotiate a land claims settlement with a small Indian band in the Chilcotin - and just hours before an agreed deadline for action - the province's Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation delivered an offer. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Lower Mainland battens down for big melt
The Lower Mainland has braced itself for the thaw as warmer temperatures and heavy rain have increased flooding risks and collapsed three roofs.Warnings and notices were put out by Environment Canada yesterday as stormy weather and mild temperatures spread over the province. The same storm is going to bring heavy snow, which will change ''dramatically'' into rainfall in much of the Interior, Environment Canada said. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Mounties find boats stolen from U.S. Navy
The Mounties have recovered two boats stolen from the U.S. Navy and docked in the province.Sergeant Stuart Falebrinza of the Sunshine Coast RCMP says the investigation resulted in the recovery of a 14-metre sailboat, named NSY Lively, and a 10-metre Boston whaler. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Worker awarded $32,000 for sexual harassment
A local woman whose supervisor slapped her on the backside and offered her marijuana, lingerie and truck tires in return for sex has won a $32,000 award after a decision by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Action plan gets 300 off street, mayor says
Mayor Gregor Robertson said yesterday that the homeless action plan he put in place last month has provided shelter for almost 300 street people in the past three weeks. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Gastown fire leaves 20 without apartments
An early morning fire on the edge of Vancouver's heritage Gastown district yesterday left 20 people homeless and destroyed a popular pizza restaurant.The blaze at 90 Alexander St. broke out at about 5 a.m. in the four-storey brick building that houses the Incendio pizzeria on the main floor and apartments above. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Victoria bus-driving jobs too far away and pay too little, laid-off loggers say
B.C. Transit has tried to wheel in southern Vancouver Island's unemployed forestry workers to drive buses, but the workers are staying home and waiting for their industry to spring back. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
U.S. to compensate B.C. fishing industry
The U.S. government will hand over millions of dollars to compensate the B.C. fishing industry for dramatic cuts to salmon fisheries.The $30-million (U.S.) salve is one of several changes that took effect in the Pacific Salmon Treaty at the beginning of this year, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of declining Pacific salmon stocks in Canada and the United States. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
Shoe police boot out Miller
Maybe Bode Miller would have been all right if he had just scuffed the bottom of his ski boots before going to work. That was not the case, however, and the shoe police hauled him in. From Print Edition, 07/01/09
