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Gordon Campbell government shortchanges cyclists with introduction of HST

By Charlie Smith
Cycling advocates worry that the B.C. government’s plan to extend the provincial sales tax to bikes will undermine alternative modes of transportation.
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Natasha Patterson: Struggle for womenâs equality continues around the world

Natasha Patterson: Struggle for women’s equality continues around the world Commentary

March 15, 2010
Despite arguments to the contrary, the women’s rights movement is as relevant now as ever—even vital.
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North Vancouver skier Lauren Woolstencroft wins Paralympic gold in standing slalom

North Vancouver skier Lauren Woolstencroft wins Paralympic gold in standing slalom Paralympics Blog - Sports

By Stephen Hui | March 15, 2010
North Vancouver’s Lauren Woolstencroft has won a gold medal in the women’s standing slalom at Vancouver’s 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Brian Bonney: Give business back the municipal vote in B.C.

Brian Bonney: Give business back the municipal vote in B.C. Commentary

March 15, 2010
Up until 1993, B.C. small businesses could vote in municipal elections. The decision to rescind the business vote was a historic mistake that must be corrected.
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Cross-country skier Brian McKeever wins Canadaâs first gold medal of Paralympics

Cross-country skier Brian McKeever wins Canada’s first gold medal of Paralympics Paralympics Blog - Sports

By Stephen Hui | March 15, 2010
Brian McKeever has won Canada its first gold medal of Vancouver’s 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Canadian skiers Josh Dueck and Viviane Forest win Paralympic silver medals in slalom

Canadian skiers Josh Dueck and Viviane Forest win Paralympic silver medals in slalom Paralympics Blog - Sports

By Stephen Hui | March 14, 2010
Two Canadian alpine skiers, including one from B.C., have won silver medals in slalom at Vancouver's 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Coquitlam prepares for an expensive by-election that it doesn't want to hold Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 14, 2010
Community and Rural Development Minister Bill Bennett has turned down the city's request not to fill a seat vacated by Fin Donnelly.
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Cross-country skier Colette Bourgonje wins Canada's first medal at 2010 Paralympics

Cross-country skier Colette Bourgonje wins Canada's first medal at 2010 Paralympics Paralympics Blog - Sports

By Stephen Hui | March 14, 2010
Today (March 14) at Whistler Paralympic Park, Colette Bourgonje earned a silver medal in women's 10-kilometre sitting cross-country skiing.

RCMP update Revelstoke avalanche report: two dead, 30 injured Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 14, 2010
Nineteen people have been released from hospital.
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New Westminster staff recommend permanent meter parking on Sundays and holidays Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 14, 2010
The city's director of engineering services, Jim Lowrie, says it could generate $213,000 per year, including revenue from fines.
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West Vancouver council scheduled to vote on report on climate change Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 13, 2010
The district's Climate Change Working Group wants the municipal government to educate the public about the benefits of home energy audits and retrofits.
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Three dead after avalanche near Revelstoke during snowmobile competition Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 13, 2010
Four provincial search-and-rescue teams have been deployed to Boulder Mountain, where the snow slide occurred.
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Canada wins first ice sledge hockey game at 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver

Canada wins first ice sledge hockey game at 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver Paralympics Blog - Sports

By Stephen Hui | March 13, 2010
Canada's ice-sledge-hockey team has won its first game at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver by shutting out Italy 4-0.
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Vanoc CEO John Furlong's speech to open the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games Paralympics

By Staff | March 13, 2010
It's the first Paralympics ever staged on Canadian soil.
Canadian independent bicycle dealers post higher sales in 2009

Canadian independent bicycle dealers post higher sales in 2009 Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 13, 2010
The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada says this data can be used to help persuade governments to invest in cycling infrastructure.
Dennis Skulsky resigns from Canwest "to spend more time with his family"

Dennis Skulsky resigns from Canwest "to spend more time with his family" Straight Talk

By Charlie Smith | March 12, 2010
Skulsky will remain as a company adviser after he steps down as CEO on April 30.
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