Hospitals will look to Abbotsford for spiritual guidance

A single spiritual care coordinator to be based in Abbotsford will be far from adequate to serve the needs of dying hospital patients across the Fraser Health region, critics say. Local faith groups had pressed for the reinstatement of the 12 spiritual care coordinators based at local hospitals who were laid... 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

• One arrested after Maple Ridge home invasion
• Coquitlam mayor takes YouTube tour of Olympic torch route
• Ramped-up Olympic road closures constrict downtown traffic

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Coquitlam couple keen on 'clean' Olympics

Rob and Melody Hainsworth are 65 and 63 years old respectively and they began preparing for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games 17 months ago. You won’t see them standing on a medal podium — but their work could affect who... more

• Adanacs jump at Jones in WLA draft
• Leapin' Lions come to Charles Best high school
• Gymnasts fly from Flip City to places afar

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Touring exhibit to stop at Place des Arts

Before there were fluffy red mittens and Olympic hoodies, and long before there were the monolithic downtown stores, the Hudson's Bay Company played a rather different role in Canada than the one we see today. The company's early trading practices with... more

• Blink and you'll miss golden month of Olympic freebies  
• Live jazz for a cause
• Dance the night away

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: Plenty of pre-Games fun

It’s the last weekend before the 2010 Winter Olympics officially begin, so enjoy it with a cultural celebration, support a good cause or just sit back and enjoy the Super Bowl with friends. TODAY: Friday, Feb. 5 YEAR OF THE TIGER Celebrate Chinese... more

• A peaceful moment
• Heart trouble
• Hey, little buddy

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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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