Squamish Nation welcomes Olympic flame to Four Host First Nations territory

The Squamish Nation welcomed the Olympic flame to Totem Hall in Squamish yesterday in a charged ceremony that saw the torch reach Four Host First Nations territory for the first time. Chief Gibby Jacob told a crowd of more than... more  

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Instant replay: Gold, silver, bronze & Greene

Andrée (Vajda) Janyk is guaranteed gold, silver and bronze moments at the Olympics… and the Games haven’t even started yet. You see, Andrée is an Olympian mom (x2). She’s also a torchbearer. And she’s a weasel, which does require an... more

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The dark side

There’s a dark side to this Olympics and it’s taking over West Vancouver. Monsters — horrible, naughty characters from wicked fables — are gathering at West Vancouver Museum. As a part of the Cultural Olympiad, the gallery is opening its doors to... more

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Celebrate!

When the world comes to West Vancouver this month, it will find more than local fare. An expected 50,000 visitors to the new West Van community centre could come away with a peak at life in outer space or a... more

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Cat's Eye: Festa Invernale

All month long, West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi restaurant has been raising money for oncology research through their third annual “Festa Invernale.” Called B.A.C.I.O (Because a Cure is Obtainable), it is a cause close to the hearts of owners Doug... more

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Editorial: MMA harkens back to gladiator days

Is it entertaining? No question. Brutal? Certainly. But if attendance at the recent sold-out debut of mixed martial arts events at River Rock Casino Resort is any indication, it’s also a form of entertainment that’s here to stay. For those new to... more

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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

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