British Columbia

Calgary bank close to major merger - Calgary Herald
First Calgary Savings and Credit Union, along with Envision Financial and Valley First Credit Union, both of British Columbia, said Friday they are in talks to closely align themselves and create a $7 billion financial services organization that

28,000 lightning flashes in B.C. since Sunday - Vancouver Sun
Calmer weather should be on the horizon for most of British Columbia this weekend after a week of extreme weather, from heat wave to lightning storms and a record-setting rainfall. Thunderstorms spanned most of the province, making it a “very busy

3 friends killed in Muskoka crash - CNEWS
Cory Mintz, 20, dreamed of being an actor, and boasted proudly about a small production he’d just completed. His close friends called him C-Blintz. Kourosh Totonchian, 19, wanted to be a lawyer. Known as Kou to some, he was hoping to transfer from

Canucks acquire winger Bernier for draft picks - CBS Sportsline
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -The Canucks acquired right wing Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres on Friday for a third-round pick in the 2009 NHL draft and a second-round selection in 2010. Bernier was obtained by Buffalo at the trade deadline

Canucks sign Mark Cullen - Sbrforum.com
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Ticker) — The Vancouver Canucks added depth up the middle Friday, signing center Mark Cullen to a contract. Terms were not disclosed. The 29-year-old Cullen spent last season with Grand Rapids of the American Hockey

Sabres send Bernier to Canucks for two draft picks - ESPN.com
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canucks acquired right wing Steve Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres on Friday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2009 NHL draft, and a second-round selection in 2010. Bernier was acquired by Buffalo at the

Viterra’s Saskatchewan union plans for strike - Reuters
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 4 (Reuters) - Unionized workers will begin a limited strike at Viterra Inc (VT.TO: Quote , Profile , Research , Stock Buzz ), Canada’s largest grain handler, on Monday, the day the company says it will impose terms

Salmon escape from Canadian fish farm probed - Seattle Post Intelligencer
VICTORIA, British Columbia — The escape of 30,000 Atlantic salmon, one of the largest from a British Columbia fish farm in recent years, is under investigation by the provincial Environment Ministry, a spokeswoman has confirmed. The breakout from a

N.L. government contributes $1.5 million to 2010 Games - TSN
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador government is contributing $1.5 million toward Canadian athletes and the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. The province joins Manitoba and Ontario as members of a program that allows jurisdictions outside

Moveable feasts in BC - Guardian Unlimited
Gourmet kayaking ought to be an oxymoron. One activity sings of a starchy white cotton napkin, a hunk of buttery meat and the warm satisfaction of fine conversation and a full belly. The other features mouthfuls of saltwater, a perpetual twizzling of

British Columbia's GDP growth projected to top the rest of Canada … - Business in Vancouver

The Gazette (Montreal)

British Columbia's GDP growth projected to top the rest of Canada … Business in Vancouver,  Canada - 9 hours ago The bank expects BC's GDP to grow 2.2% in 2008 and 2.9% in 2009. Canada-wide GDP projections are for 1.4% growth in 2008 and 2.5% growth in 2009. … BC economy out in front The Province Economically, West bests the rest, again Canada.com Quebec's economy stuck in neutral The Gazette (Montreal) Canada NewsWire (press release) all 124 news articles

BC's economy slower, but still solid - Vancouver Sun

BC's economy slower, but still solid Vancouver Sun,  Canada - 16 hours ago British Columbia's economy will slow down this year compared to 2007, but the province continues to outperform the country as a whole, BMO Capital Markets …

BC unveils new HIV/AIDS strategy - Vancouver Sun

BC unveils new HIV/AIDS strategy Vancouver Sun,  Canada - 16 hours ago British Columbia will adopt an aggressive strategy to extend treatment with powerful AIDS-fighting drugs to more patients, which could cut the spread of the …

First Calgary Savings plans partnership with BC credit unions - Calgary Herald

First Calgary Savings plans partnership with BC credit unions Calgary Herald,  Canada - 7 hours ago CALGARY - First Calgary Savings and Credit Union, along with Envision Financial and Valley First Credit Union, both of British Columbia, said Friday they … Envision Financial and First Calgary Savings enter partnership … Northern Sentinel Credit where credit is due and unions deserve more help Scotsman all 3 news articles

BC's economy slower, but still solid - Vancouver Sun

BC's economy slower, but still solid Vancouver Sun,  Canada - 4 hours ago British Columbia's economy will slow down this year compared to 2007, but the province continues to outperform the country as a whole, BMO Capital Markets …

BC unveils new HIV/AIDS strategy - Vancouver Sun

BC unveils new HIV/AIDS strategy Vancouver Sun,  Canada - 4 hours ago British Columbia will adopt an aggressive strategy to extend treatment with powerful AIDS-fighting drugs to more patients, which could cut the spread of the …

BC Priest Gives Back His Order - National Post

BC Priest Gives Back His Order National Post, Canada - 45 minutes ago A Catholic priest in British Columbia is returning his Order of Canada after Dr. Henry Morgentaler was named a member, calling the controversial abortion … Uproar overshadows others Vancouver Sun Do we have the right to do what is wrong? CBC.ca all 380 news articles

Police can now demand blood, urine or saliva samples of suspect - Vancouver Sun
BRITISH COLUMBIA - The stroke of midnight Tuesday delivered new enforcement powers into police hands as a controversial law to bust drivers who are high on drugs came into effect across Canada. Under the new legislation, officers now have the right

Coming for Northwest visit, but what should they see? - Seattle Times
Q: A friend and I are planning a trip and would like to experience both the urban and natural sides of the Pacific Northwest. Ideally, we would like to experience downtown Seattle, Vancouver and then Alaska and/or British Columbia. We have five to

On campus, liberal professors retire - International Herald Tribune
MADISON, Wisconsin : When Michael Olneck was standing, arms linked with other protesters, singing “We Shall Not Be Moved” in front of Columbia University’s library in 1968, Sara Goldrick-Rab had not yet been born. When he won tenure at the University

BC Hydro CEO confident about conservation - Vancouver Sun
British Columbia’s goals for electricity conservation are aggressive but reasonable when compared to cutbacks achieved by other developed nations, BC Hydro president and CEO Bob Elton said Wednesday. Hydro is forecasting a major increase in

Victoria: Our backyard Britain - Seattle Times
Alberto Pozzolo, left, sells bread to Ken Nakano, executive sous chef at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C. Nakano shops at a farmers market held Thursdays and Fridays on Bastion Square. CAROL PUCCI / THE SEATTLE TIMES British Columbia is

Vancouver offers Sundin record $20M - United Press International
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 2 (UPI) — The Vancouver Canucks have offered former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin a record $20 million two-year contract. The team’s new general manager, Mike Gillis , said in a conference call that Sundin

A Cape Bretoner is among the lastest Order of Canada appointees - Cape Breton
The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, P.C., C.C. Paris, France and Vancouver, British Columbia, Companion of the Order of Canada For her distinguished contributions to Canadian politics, and for her active involvement and leadership in the promotion of

British Columbia: Whistler early-bird ski deals - Los Angeles Times

British Columbia: Whistler early-bird ski deals Los Angeles Times, CA - 5 hours ago Why Not: Getting to British Columbia may cost you more in airfare than say, a trip to Utah or Colorado. Connect/Disconnect: Many of the resort lodgings in …

Burnaby woman named to Order of British Columbia - Burnaby Now

Burnaby woman named to Order of British Columbia Burnaby Now, Canada - 4 hours ago She began her career working for the City of Edmonton, later moving to BC and graduating from Simon Fraser University in 1974. Three years later, she worked …

Burnaby woman named to Order of British Columbia - Burnaby Now

Burnaby woman named to Order of British Columbia Burnaby Now, Canada - 4 hours ago She began her career working for the City of Edmonton, later moving to BC and graduating from Simon Fraser University in 1974. Three years later, she worked …

British Columbia: Whistler early-bird ski deals - Los Angeles Times

British Columbia: Whistler early-bird ski deals Los Angeles Times, CA - 5 hours ago Why Not: Getting to British Columbia may cost you more in airfare than say, a trip to Utah or Colorado. Connect/Disconnect: Many of the resort lodgings in …

Drivers in British Columbia pay more at the pumps with new gas tax in - CJAD
VANCOUVER - Drivers in British Columbia are paying more at the pumps today. The B.C. government’s controversial carbon tax plan went into effect Tuesday morning, resulting in the province’s motorists paying some of the highest gas prices in the

Seattle vs. Toronto - CBS Sportsline
SEATTLE — Even with five complete games already this season, Roy Halladay had a lingering feeling that a little piece of his pitching was lacking. He found what was missing, at least on Monday night. Halladay pitched his 10th career shutout

B.C.’s Carbon Tax Takes Effect - 580 CFRA
B.C.’s Carbon Tax Takes Effect Canada Day means British Columbia drivers have to pay more at the pumps. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 B.C.’s controversial carbon tax went into effect on Canada Day, dimming celebrations for some motorists.

Canadian gamers on a streak - Globe and Mail
If you encounter a Canadian playing online computer games this Canada Day, there’s a chance they may be waggling their joystick naked. Canadians have apparently developed a taste for playing computer games in the buff, with 17 per cent of men and

Your Guide to Oregon Craft Beer Month: On Your Doorstep Today - Oregonian
Oregon Craft Beer Month is so big — 120 or more events one way or the other — that you really need a program. And thanks to Don Younger, Lisa Morrison, Chris Crabb and many others, you have the perfect guide , one that all subscribers to The

Allegiance Capital Wins 2008 Caesar Award - Forbes
Allegiance Capital Corporation, a full-service investment banking firm serving mid-market companies worldwide, was named the winner of the acclaimed 2008 Caesar Award for Advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for International Deal of the

Japanese are following Brendan Hansen and his new swimwear - International Herald Tribune
OMAHA, Nebraska : The journalists stood behind a barricade in the mixed zone at the Qwest Center clutching boom mikes, cameras and pens. They had traveled halfway around the world to follow a great American swimmer’s exploits at this week’s Olympic