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Mr. George Bee Appointed New President & CEO of Andina Minerals Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:56PM ANDINA Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that, effective January 19, 2009, Mr. George Bee will be joining Andina as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director. His immediate primary focus will be driving the next phase of development at the Volcan Gold Project in Chile by assembling and spearheading a first class team which will complete a technical study of the project during 2009.
TSX Venture Exchange Closing Summary for January 5, 2009 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:53PM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- -
Court order could mean cash for borrowers Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:52PMBy BOB BOUGHNER The Daily News A Chatham man hopes hopes to recoup money he says is owing him by The Cash Store. David [...]
Howard to receive US presidential award Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:51PMFormer prime minister John Howard will receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony next week. The award is said to be the highest civilian honour bestowed by a United States president.
This Week in the ECHL Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:48PMSweeping a three-game series against Bakersfield, Victoria extended its winning streak to 13 games, surpassing the all-time team record of 12 games set when the club played in Erie, Pa. in 1989-90.
The importance of early childhood monitoring Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:43PM( Canadian Medical Association Journal ) Universal, affordable access to early childhood programs is essential to help young children develop their potential. Equally important are measurement systems to help determine what supports are needed for children.
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for January 5, 2009 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:38PM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- -
Latest B.C. pipeline bombing despite increased security Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:38PMAttack the fourth deliberate explosion in three months directed at EnCana natural gas facilities in the Tomslake area, east of Dawson Creek, B.C.
Howard to receive US presidential award Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:33PMFormer prime minister John Howard will receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony next week.
Sports : Holiday hiatus a hazard for high school hockey - Frontiersman Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:15AMMAT-SU — While the actual holidays of the holiday season have come and gone, the after effects of the season are still evident. Remnants of large meals are still sitting in refrigerators, along with a year’s worth of cookies that have been received over the past few weeks.
Alaska observes its 50th year of statehood, offers tourism opportunities for Iowans Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:16AMAs snow totals mount and winter breathes ever harder down muffler-clad necks, tropical destinations sound more appealing than ever.
ALASKA: Cruise and cycling trip Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:41AMBike & Cruise Tours has a seven-day escorted trip that cruises to various ports in Alaska then spends the day exploring the area by bike in an organized ride. The trip is scheduled for June 28 to July 5, and bookings should be made by March to secure a spot. Space is limited to 26 riders.
Stamp honours Rosemary Brown Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:39AMRosemary Brown, the first black woman elected to public office in Canada when she won a seat in the British Columbia legislature for the New Democratic Party in 1972, will be honoured with a postage stamp on Feb 2.
Travel Briefs Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:17AMMARIGOT, St. Martin
Saturday’s Prep Roundup Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 1:06AMMOUNT VERNON — Kristine Thoe scored 20 points, Brenna Anderson added 12 and the Tigers held off the Bulldogs in a non-conference game. Mount Vernon trailed by 10 at halftime, but used…
Must-reads Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:55AMWe asked local authors and book lovers to tell us their favorite titles.
Jan. 4, 2009 Death Notices Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:41AMThis feature is under development and will be available soon. Edward G. Blondo, 90, of Prosser died Wednesday in Prosser. Mr. Blondo was born in Bowdle, S.D., where he was raised and educated. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Columbia, S.D., from 1936-1938 before moving to Prosser.
High School Report: Kingston Rallies to Beat Mount T in OT Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:19AMSophomore Sophia Baetz scores 26 points in victory.
Canada, Sweden advance to world junior final Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:14AMJordan Eberle and John Tavares scored in a shootout and Canada beat Russia 6-5 on Saturday night to advance to world junior hockey championship final for the eighth straight season.
Anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman dies Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:34PMBy Clare Nullis Posted to the web: 02/01/2009 19:24:11 SOUTH African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who won international acclaim as one of the few white lawmakers to fight against the injustices of racist rule, died Thursday. She was 91.
Power-line battle: B.C. offers to buy Tsawwassen homes Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:22PMIt appears British Columbia has blinked in its long-running battle with Tsawwassen homeowners over high-voltage power lines - the government is offering to buy their homes.
Two more die in treacherous Canada snow: police Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:16PM Avalanches claimed the lives of a skier and a snowboarder in separate incidents over the last 48 hours in the Canadian province of British Columbia, days after avalanches killed eight snowmobilers in the same region, police said on Friday.
Permits for $3.4 million issued in November Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:09PMA $1-million foundation for an expansion of the Treasure Cove Casino led the way as 49 permits for $3.4 million worth of construction were taken out in November according to a report from city hall.The expansion is to make room for a new bingo hall at the casino as owner John Major is in the process of closing down the Chances Good Time Community Gaming Centre downtown due to a lack of ...
Viva Glasvegas Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:06PMWith their debut disc, the Scottish rockers are fast becoming the next big thing With their debut disc, the Scottish rockers are fast becoming the next big thing.
Sports briefs Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:03PMA must-have book for fans of Stillwater Pony athletics remains available for purchase.
Troymet Completes $247,500 Flow-Through Share and Unit Private Placement Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:59PM COMOX, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Troymet Exploration Corp. : Further to press releases dated December 4, 2008 and December 5, 2008, Troymet is pleased to announce that it has completed the closing of a non-brokered private placement consisting of 9,200,000 common shares of the Corporation issued on a "flow-through" basis at a price of $0.025 per Flow-Through Share for a gross proceeds of $230,000 ...
Alpine resorts fear a weak ski season Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:14AMDespite strong holiday business, the global downturn is expected to have an effect on the ski industry.
Gene by gene, scientists dig for the triggers Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:11AMJames Thomson knew that to send a cell back to its past was no trivial matter. Like generations of biologists, the University of Wisconsin-Madison stem cell pioneer had been taught that development was a one-way street; it began with an embryo and finished with all the mature cells that make up the body. Yet in the summer of 2007, Thomson and scientists around the globe were racing to do what ...
New marijuana law rolls into MA Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:54AM (Josh Brogadir, NECN) - A new law voted in by Massachusetts residents back in November will take effect on Friday, changing the punishment for those caught with an ounce or less of marijuana. Now, those caught will face a $100 fine instead of arrest. Sixty-five percent of voters gave the thumbs up to this referendum on November 4th, as proponents argued that it would free-up police to focus ...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:02AMWRESTLING Brute Invitational CHINO HILLS — Costa Mesa senior David Garcia beat a wrestler from Bonita, 9-8, to win the 140-pound championship at Chino Hills High Saturday.
Survivor tells how he left friends buried under avalanche Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:40AMA man who narrowly survived a devastating a series of avalanches has spoken of his "gut wrenching" decision to leave eight friends buried under the snow.
Fall weather set stage for deadly avalanche season Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:30AMThe stage was set for avalanches that have killed 19 people in western North America in two weeks by fall weather that created slick, unstable, icy slabs on mountains across the region, avalanche experts say.
South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:22AMSouth African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who won international acclaim as one of the few white lawmakers to fight against the injustices of racist rule, died Thursday.
Researchers Successfully Used The 454 Sequencing System For Sensitive Detection Of HIV Tropism Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:11AM454 Life Sciences, a Roche company, announced today that a team of researchers from the BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS and the University of British Columbia, Canada have used the Genome Sequencer FLX system to monitor low frequency HIV variants from human samples in a recent study. The preliminarily results of the study were presented by Dr.
South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:38AMCAPE TOWN, South Africa--— South African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who won international acclaim as one of the few white lawmakers to fight against the injustices of racist rule, died Thursday. She was 91.
South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:37AMCAPE TOWN, South Africa — South African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who won international acclaim as one of the few white lawmakers to fight against the injustices of racist rule, died today. She was 91.
South African activist Helen Suzman dies at 91 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 8:36AMCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, who was one of the few white lawmakers to fight against the injustices of racist rule, died Thursday. She was 91.
HOCKEYCanada rallies to beat U.S. in world juniors Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:27AMOTTAWA -- John Tavares scored three goals and Canada overcame an early three-goal deficit to beat the United States 7-4 on Wednesday night to earn a bye into the semifinals in the world junior hockey championship.
Early snow set course for deadly avalanche season Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:26AMSALT LAKE CITY — The deadly, roaring avalanches that have killed 19 people in western North America so far this winter might have broken away in an instant, but they were months in the making, according to avalanche experts.
Sound of 2009 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:26AMPop pundits speak up for the music we will love this year
Falling ice kills woman near Crystal Mountain Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:21AMA woman died and her boyfriend was severely injured Wednesday afternoon when they were hit by icefall while climbing near Crystal Mountain.
High winds, heavy snow predicted Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:20AMOfficials say a storm could cause power outages and urban flooding, along with heavy snow and avalanche danger in the mountains.
British Columbia snowboarder OK after 3 days Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 2:04AM Associated Press - January 1, 2009 2:55 AM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Search crews have found a young snowboarder apparently missing for three days on a rugged British Columbia...
Flyers forward Gagne sustains upper body injury Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:37AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne sustained an upper body injury in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night and did not return.
Primed for states Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:35AMIt is not hard at all to find the motivation within Kaiser High wrestling star Jason Spiker.
Flyers top Canucks, but lose Gagne Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:09AMVANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Philadelphia Flyers have gotten used to rallying around fallen teammates this season.
GETTING AHEAD OF THE CURVE Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:06AMOTTAWA -- In the early days of summer, as credit markets churned, oil prices shot higher, and the U.S. economy stumbled, Canadian investors thought they could be sure of one thing: that Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney would continue to cut interest rates.
Embezzlement Plea Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:03AMA former administrator for the city of Arlington has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1.3 million. Terry L. Davis faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when she is sentenced. She pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to one count each of mail fraud and filing a false tax return. The 57-year-old Davis was assistant financial director and ...
Last body recovered from avalanche Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:02AMAssociated Press FERNIE, British Columbia — The eighth and final body was found Tuesday from a group of snowmobilers buried by weekend avalanches in western Canada’s backcountry, police said.
50 Best Employers in Canada Well Positioned to Meet Economic Challenges Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:00AM As the country enters a recession, Canadian businesses with high employee engagement have a competitive advantage in their ability to weather the storm, according to results of the tenth annual Best Employers in Canada study conducted by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company.