B.C. judge to head federal missing salmon probe

The collapse of this year's Fraser River sockeye salmon run will be the focus of a judicial inquiry ordered by the federal Conservative government. More than nine million salmon expected to head up the Fraser River this summer failed to arrive. Just... more

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Kelowna rinks hot on the Olympic trail

Kelly Scott came within a hair of representing Canada at the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy. Four years later, the Kelowna rink is back for another crack at the world’s biggest curling spectacle. Scott, Jeanna Schraeder, Sasha... more

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Keeling named business person of year

A lifetime in the harness racing industry was recognized last night (Thursday) at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. Chuck Keeling, vice-president of racing operations at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino, was named the Surrey Board of Trade’s Business Person of the... more

• 2009 Business Excellence Awards
• Newsmaker of the Year: Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation
• Business of the Year Award, 51+ Employees: Norsat International Inc.

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UPDATED: Could the Colbert Report come to Richmond?

Stephen Colbert announced this week his show, The Colbert Report, has become the main sponsor of the U.S. speed skating team. Within one day, Colbert's TV viewers, who he calls the Colbert Nation, contributed $40,000 US to the cause. So could Colbert... more

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BC SPCA campaign targets chaining dogs

The BC SPCA has launched a province-wide education campaign to raise awareness about the plight of chained, backyard dogs. “Every year SPCA animal protection officers respond to hundreds of calls about dogs who are chained or tethered in backyards,” said... more

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