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Intergraph® Icon Awards Recognize Visionary Industry and Government Leaders Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:30PMIntergraphÂ® today presented the Icon Award, the company's highest customer honor, to seven industry and government leaders for their visionary use of Intergraph's enterprise engineering and geospatial software.
Icahn raises Lions Gate bid Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:28PMShares in Vancouver-based Lions Gate Entertainment reached a new high Tuesday after activist investor Carl Icahn raised his bid for the boutique film studio.
Photo Album Tells Story of Wildlife Decline Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:26PMWith a simple click of the camera, scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and Zoological Society of London have developed a new way to accurately monitor long-term trends in rare and vanishing species over large landscapes.
Media Alert: EMC and VEVA Announce "Electric Vehicle Week" in Vancouver Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:22PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2010) -
All News Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:17PMSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Trainer Gary Contessa has had a frustrating Saratoga meeting. But Contessa says he’s still got several live horses yet to fire during the final week of the session, including Arch Support in Wednesday’s ...
Housing prices and sales to slow, CMHC says Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:17PMA drop in housing prices would mitigate fears expressed in a report released Tuesday by the Centre for Policy Alternatives, which warns there are bubbles hanging over six of Canada’s hottest real-estate markets
Photo album tells story of wildlife decline Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:14PMWith a simple click of the camera, wildlife conservation scientists have developed a new way to accurately monitor long-term trends in rare and vanishing species over large landscapes.
Icahn Raises Lions Gate Bid Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:11PMLions Gate Entertainment Corp. shares jumped Tuesday after Carl Icahn raised his bid for the film studio.
Billionaire Icahn renews battle for 'Mad Men' studio Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:11PMNEW YORK (AFP) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday raised his offer to buy independent film studio Lions Gate to 7.50 dollars per share in cash as he seeks to take full control over the company.
Caribou Ready Double Live Album Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:10PMLate last summer, Canadian psych head- expanders Caribou played the Flaming Lips-curated ATP New York festival, recruiting an all-star band to play alongside them. For the span of that set, Caribou's numbers included Sun Ra Arkestra bandleader Marshall Allen, Four Tet mastermind Kieran Hebden , Koushik , Born Ruffians' Luke Lalonde , five horn players, and four drummers-- a total of 15 people ...
International Millennium Mining Corp. Reports 2nd Quarter Results Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:51PMNORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2010) - International Millennium Mining Corp. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:IMI) (FRANKFURT:L9J) reports its 2 nd Quarter 2010 financial statements and MD&A (the "Quarterly Report") for the 2 nd Quarter ended June 30, 2010 (BC Form 51-102F1). Pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 54-102, this news release provides a summary ...
International Millennium Mining Corp. Reports 2nd Quarter Results Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:49PMNORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - International Millennium Mining Corp. reports its 2nd Quarter 2010 financial statements and MD&A for the 2nd Quarter ended June 30, 2010 . Pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 54-102, this news release provides a summary of the information contained in the Quarterly Report.
Temple shooting suspect surrenders Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:48PMSURREY, British Columbia, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A Canadian broadcaster suspected in a weekend shooting outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia turned himself in Monday, police said. British Columbia - Gurdwara - Canada - Guru Nanak Dev - Surrey
Taxing Issues: Now is the time for government to start paying Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:40PMThe prognosis is good for the federal government to speedily recover its fiscal health. But not so for the government in Victoria. And if B.C.’s recession-driven malaise does linger as long as expected, its own health care system will be to blame.
Washington Stealth Defender Codron Back for 2011 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:39PMEverett, Wash. - The Washington Stealth announced today the signing of fourth-year defenseman Tyler Codron for the 2011 season, pending approval by the National Lacrosse League.
Uncovering truth about sex in cellblock incident Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:24PMIncident of two female inmates who were allegedly watched having sex in their cell by RCMP officers now under investigation.
Vancouver to host 2012 Canadian Women’s Open Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:12PMNational championship heading to B.C. for first time since 2003
Charges laid after three workers die, two hurt at B.C. mushroom farm Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:10PMThe operators of a mushroom farm near Vancouver where three workers were killed and two were brain injured in September 2008 when they were overcome by toxic fumes were charged Monday with a series of offences under British Columbia's labour laws.Crown counsel announced a total of 27 charges...
Media Advisory: Minister Ambrose Tours Avcorp Industries and Highlights Opportunities of the Joint Strike Fighter ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:51PMDELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- (Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2010) - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will be in Delta, British Columbia on Tuesday August 31. The Minister will visit Avcorp Industries to view the outboard wing assembly of the F-35 and highlight the ...
Als will sink or swim with Leak Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:51PMWhen it comes down to it, Scott Milanovich isn’t much different than any other football fan in Montreal. He, too, is curious to see how Chris Leak fares in his first Canadian Football League career start.
Celebs flocking to Canuck designer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:56AMLOS ANGELES -- At tonight's Emmy Awards in Hollywood, the most frequently asked question to stars walking the red carpet will inevitably be: "Who are you wearing?"
Alaska salmon haul a surprise Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:37AMAlaska's salmon catch has blown past pre-season predictions and there is still a lot of fishing left to go.
Serena Comments On Release From WWE, Miz Lands Magazine Cover, More Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:14AM– Serena issued the following statement on Twitter in light of her release from World Wrestling Entertainment, which was announced by the organization Friday: “To each and every one of my... Continue reading...
Hunter the hunter has seen adventure Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:02AMRhonda Hunter killed this lion in Africa with a bow and arrow. The mount is now in her tattoo shop, Inkology, in south Rifle. Rhonda Hunter opened her tattoo shop, Inkology in south Rifle about two months ago. She jumped into the tattoo industry about four years ago.
65th Vuelta a España - Stage 1 Reactions Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:58PM65th Vuelta a España - Stage 1 Reactions The teams weigh in on the first "Vuelta Nocturne" 'The circuit was well lit and there were many people, so it was a beautiful experience to be remembered for years.
Doukhobors' pacifist heritage lives on in British Columbia Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:49PMCASTLEGAR, Canada -- Tucked into the green valleys of southeast British Columbia, a handful of century-old brick houses are mute witnesses to an old way of life. Once these were home to Doukhobors, Christian pacifists who fled the religious persecution of Russia's 19th-century czars and ended up in this far corner of Canada.
Fall CD Preview Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:02PMJust like rumours of Keith Richards’ sobriety, predictions of the music industry’s imminent demise have apparently been greatly exaggerated. Granted, the times, they are a-changin’ and not for the better.
Court rejects appeal from polygamous sect Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:28AMSALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition from members of a Southern Utah-based polyg amous sect seeking a reversal of changes made to its communal land trust.
Premier League: Walcott shines in Arsenal win at Blackburn Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:24AMTheo Walcott scored a sparkling first goal and Andrei Arshavin threaded in the second to give Arsenal a 2-1 victory at Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League on Saturday
Northwest News: TriMet fires driver in fatal wreck; Yuck! Western Washington invaded by giant spiders Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:26AMPacific Northwest News is a compilation of the top stories from around the region, from Alaska to Oregon's Southern border and from the Eastern Idaho to the Pacific Coast.
Going to extremes Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:43AMMaria Luz Marin smiles widely as she greets guests.[...]
Your Weather: Columbia Valley Moods Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:40AMUpload your best active weather photos and videos or watch them in our new searchable gallery.
Don't give up on Tiger just yet Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:24AMScott Stinson: Depending on which headline you are reading, Tiger Woods has in recent weeks lost not just his mistresses, but his magic, his mojo, his swagger, and, most importantly, his game
Cut from a Canadian cloth Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:14AMAt tonight's Emmy Awards in Hollywood, the most frequently asked question to stars walking the red carpet will inevitably be: "Who are you wearing?" A lot of celebs will drop the usual "Valentino" and "Stella McCartney" or "Chanel" and "Dior"-- but a good half dozen attending the award show will be [...]
Bayhawks earn bye to Footy finals Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:13AMDelta team wins in Aussie rules football semi-finals.
Top senior golfers set to battle Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:16AMCanada's top male senior golfers are set to battle it out on the golf course as the 2010 Canadian Men's Senior Championship prepares to get underway Aug. 30-Sept. 3 at St. Thomas Golf & Country Club.[...]
One new fire reported Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:30PMThere was one new fire in the West Fire Region yesterday, which has since been put “out.” Thunder Bay Fire #56 was a lightning-caused blaze located at the perimeter of the Fort William First Nation.
Fortis to launch Waneta hydro project Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:26PMPower company, two B.C. agencies to start building $900-million plant near Trail
Photos: Massive Chilliwack opium bust sees 60,000 poppies ripped up Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:25PMChilliwack RCMP have arrested two men found tending a seven-acre poppy field containing an estimated 60,000 opium poppy plants.
Column: HST-inspired price drops unlikely without government concessions leading the way Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:25PMThe British Columbia and federal governments need to get creative in resolving the pickle they've got themselves into over the harmonized sales tax.
Rite of passage Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:25PM“You’re a brave soul,” said the grizzled commercial fisherman as he watched me pitch a tent on the aft deck of the M/V Matanuska. It wasn’t a compliment. The salty dog’s tone of voice and facial expression made his true meaning clear: “You’re a complete dumbass.”
Oro Gold Resources Ltd. and Oro Silver Resources Ltd.: Definitive Merger Agreement Signed Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:24PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Oro Gold Resources Ltd. and Oro Silver Resources Ltd. announce that they have executed the definitive arrangement agreement under which Oro Gold will acquire all of the issued and outstanding securities of Oro Silver through a plan of arrangement .
‘This looks like tyranny’ Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:20PMALGONQUIN TERRITORY, Canada – What if the federal government imposes a chief and council on an indigenous community, but no one – including the imposed chief – agrees to abide by the decision?
Fat serves as cells' built-in pH sensor: UBC research Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:16PM( University of British Columbia ) A specific type of fat present in cell membranes also serves as a cellular pH sensor, a team of University of British Columbia researchers has discovered.
Wolves have a tough act to follow Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:13PMTen-win football seasons once were a regularity for South Kitsap. The Wolves had at least that many victories during every season from 1993-97. But last year’s 10-1 record was the first time in a decade that they reached that barrier. As South approaches its Sept. 3 season opener against British Columbia’s Vancouver College, the question remains of whether it can become a consistent contender in ...
Drug-impaired driving common, study finds Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:12PMDrug use by drivers is nearly as common as alcohol use, new Canadian research suggests.
AME BC: Mineral Explorers Applaud Historic Agreements between Government and First Nations Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:21PMVICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 25, 2010) - The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) applauded the signing of historic mine revenue sharing agreements between the Province of British Columbia and First Nations over the past two days.
Reeling residents back to the Fraser River Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:13PMWhen the paddle wheelers reigned, so did the Fraser River. Commerce was done on the shores. Travel was made up and down the water. Goods were imported and exported primarily by boat. Being on the river wasn’t a lifestyle choice back then, it was a necessity.
Teranet home price index rises in June Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:12PMCanadian home resale prices rose again in June, posting their biggest monthly gain in 10 months, but are likely to start falling in the near future.
AP source: Torres signs deal with Canucks Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMThe Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent forward Raffi Torres to a one-year, $1 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deals tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been officially announced. Torres split last season between Columbus and Buffalo, scoring 19 goals and getting 17 assists in 74 games.