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Overfishing could spoil 'wild' oceans, B.C. scientists warn

B.C. scientists say overfishing could soon change the face of the world's oceans.

The Overfishing of cod, tuna and other predatory fish has led to a sizable increase in smaller fish that could eliminate the concept of "wild" oceans, turning them into massive farms for aquaculture feed, a team of B.C. scientists warn.

Deborah Louise Ashton, 45, is accused of having numerous sexual encounters with a student over a two year period beginning in 2002, when the boy was 12 years old.

B.C. teacher admits to shopping with student, denies sexual touching

VERNON, B.C. — A former B.C. teacher accused of sexually abusing one of her students — a 12-year-old boy — spent hours on the stand...

B.C. appeal court overturns $600,000 award given over transit intrusion

The six-year battle of a Vancouver small-business operator took another turn Friday as her $600,000 damages award against Canada Line...

Vancouver police probe death of 4-month-old baby boy

Vancouver police are investigating the suspicious death of a four-month-old baby boy.

The view from Stanley Park of traffic looking north on the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver on Thursday, February 17, 2011. An economic expert argues that in the interest of fairness, all bridges should be tolled in order to help pay for them.

Academic pitches tolls for Metro Vancouver bridges and tunnels

Transport economist Robin Lindsey proposes a simple solution to Metro Vancouver’s transportation funding woes: charge tolls on all...

David Basi (right) and Bobby Virk (middle with his lawyer), former B.C. government aides are pictured outside of B.C. Supreme Court.

Political bosses didn't know about BC Rail scandal: documents

Two former provincial government aides who pleaded guilty in the BC Rail scandal were acting without the knowledge of their political...

The B.C. government has announced an independent investigation into three radiologists who it believes may not have been certified to read CT scans.

B.C. patients unnerved over probe into faulty CT scans

Renu Bakshi says she's just one of hundreds of British Columbians who are questioning CT scans in the province in the wake of an investigation...

B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell  talks during a wrap-up interview on his career in his office at the BC legislature  in Victoria, B.C. February  16, 2011.

Campbell says he stayed in office due to HST 'obligation'

It was one of the top moments of Gordon Campbell's premiership, and more than one person has pondered since: Why didn't he choose ...

B.C. MLAs agree to disclose more expenses

B.C. MLAs have struck a deal to disclose more of their expenses, says Liberal house leader Rich Coleman.

Vancouver landlord must give up two homes used as grow ops

judge has ordered a man to surrender two of three Vancouver properties that were used for marijuana grow operations.

Man dies after downtown shooting marking city's first homicide of the year

Vancouver recorded its first homicide of 2011 after a shooting downtown on Thursday night.

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Homeless man found dead on Granville Street

A man who police believe was homeless was found dead on Granville Street this morning.

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Reporter Ted Chernecki's series on government waste.

Hungry wolf-dog on the hunt on Bowen Island

Residents of Bowen Island are in "lockdown" as a marauding wolf-dog hybrid that has killed at least one dog continues to be sighted...

Landlord ordered to forfeit two Vancouver grow-op homes

A judge has ordered a man to surrender two of three Vancouver properties that were used for marijuana grow operations.

Metro Vancouverites may face more snow Friday

Metro Vancouver residents who felt a taste of winter Thursday may see more snow Thurday, though Environment Canada cautions that we...

YVR best in North America for travellers seeking naps

Where is the best airport in North America for weary travellers to catch a nap? It's right here in Vancouver, according to one travel...

Backroom dealings in B.C. Rail sale revealed

Seven years after an unprecedented raid on the legislature and an aborted trial, the public finally received an uncensored view of...

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