Laneway homes part of New West’s future?

Brian Lowka is disappointed to hear New Westminster is taking at least another year to consider the possibility of laneway homes. But the local builder is not surprised. The city included laneway housing in its new Affordable Housing Strategy, but among the changes council asked staff to make to the draft... more

Harper heads for B.C. legislature

VICTORIA – Before the B.C. legislature joins the House of Commons in an Olympic recess until March, Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the chamber on Thursday. It's the first-ever speech by a sitting prime minister in the B.C. legislature, as... more

• Ramped-up Olympic road closures constrict downtown traffic
• Driving dispute results in arrest
• Call for developers possible

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High flying Rover

Sapperton Rovers' defender Reyhan Ismail leaps high to block a pass to a NorVan Pacific forward in the first half of their Vancouver Mens Soccer League premier division match, Saturday at Queen's Park Stadium. The Rovers won the game, 2-0. more

• Heads up play
• Hyacks sixth at Top Ten
• Midget players wins major scholarship

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LOCAL FLAVOUR: All things Scottish

If there’s one thing that twists Janette Steel’s tartan in a knot, it’s the mispronunciation of Robbie Burns’ first name. “It’s Rabbie, not Robbie,” says Steel, who was born in Rutherglen, Scotland, a suburb of Glasgow. Steel wears her Scottish heritage proudly.... more

• Test your Valentine’s Day IQ
• TEST DRIVE: Kelowna to Whitehorse in a smart car

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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