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Mega-deal for natural gas brings benefits

PetroChina's $5.4-billion US deal to acquire half of EnCana Corp.'s Cutbank Ridge natural gas play in northeastern British Columbia is tangible proof of the enormous value of this vast resource.

 
 
 
 

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For all the speculation about the impact of preferential voting in the B.C. Liberal leadership contest, one proven trend does favour the reputed front-runner, Christy Clark.
 
 
 
 
 

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Everybody's Business

For 30 years, Harvey Enchin has been studying Canadian economic and political issues...


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View from the Ledge

Vaughn Palmer Vancouver Sun's provincial affairs political columnist has covered...


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The Search

Although he was raised in a family of staunch atheists, Douglas Todd has gone on...


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Think Tank

Daphne Bramham looks at the most pressing issues affecting the people of British...


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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21:  Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the 'Meine Erfundene Frau' (Just go with it) Germany Premiere at CineStar on February 21, 2011 in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Jennifer Aniston is the harbinger of a whole new era in spinsterhood

Used to be the most famous old maid in the world was a gawky cartoon character who fell hard for a man whose affections were largely devoted to canned spinach.


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What your car’s colour says about you

How many doors does it have? Is it domestic or foreign? How big is the engine? Did you get the extended warranty? How’s the gas mileage? Does it have all-wheel drive?


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Schoolchildren with their faces painted in the colours of the national flags of the countries competing in the upcoming Cricket World Cup embrace in Lucknow, India.

Cricket World Cup crafted to please South Asian audience

A sure sign that the format of the Cricket World Cup is "outmoded and uncool" is that Bryan Adams was the star of the opening ceremony on Thursday, was the sniffy comment of a British newspaper last week.


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China's trans-Colombian rail won't harm Panama traffic

An infallible way of getting the attention of the United States Congress is to set out a threat to the Panama Canal.


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Normally scrappy Coleman doesn't get much applause from pals over BC Rail

Through a decade in government, cabinet minister Rich Coleman has been one of the scrappiest performers for the government side, never hesitating to mix it up with the Opposition and improvise responses on the spot.


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Alcohol isn't the only drinking problem

Many people worry about children drinking, though "drinking" here normally refers to consuming alcohol. Very few people, be they parents, teachers, physicians or researchers, pay much attention to other potentially dangerous substances such as energy drinks.


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Up next is Year of the Dragon, associated with born leaders

Next year is shaping up to be among the most auspicious for ethnic Chinese parents to have babies.


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The tragedy of Bountiful's students

The children of Bountiful are among the brightest and best educated in British Columbia.


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International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda has been caught trying to fudge facts on the rejection of a grant request.

Bev Oda discredited for misleading Parliament

Bev Oda has never been one of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's stronger ministers. Now she stands utterly discredited.


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Fiona Anderson looks at business in 2010

HST's impact on consumers less than most predictions

For every $165 an "average" B.C. family spends, the HST is adding $1, according to a detailed study based on StatsCan price and spending data and adjusted for inflation.


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Finance Minister Colin Hansen

Finance Minister Hansen’s 2011 budget not as comfortable as he’d like us to think

Finance Minister Colin Hansen tried, in tabling Budget 2011 Tuesday, to leave as wide a range of fiscal options as possible for the next premier of B.C.


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A stand-pat budget sees debt growing out of control

Finance Minister Colin Hansen said he couldn't describe the status quo budget he presented Tuesday as exciting given the absence of new spending programs or tax measures. It may not be exciting, but it is alarming given the massive increase in overall debt. More on this debt monster in a moment.


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Finance Minister Colin Hansen takes questions about B.C.'s 2011 budget at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria on Tuesday.

Welcome mat for new premier has a few wrinkles

Finance Minister Colin Hansen described the financial plan he tabled this week as a "status quo" budget, with no substantial changes.


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Finance Minister Colin Hansen takes questions about B.C.'s 2011 budget at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria on Tuesday.

Fast-mounting debt leaves B.C. open to risk

In 2001, B.C.'s debt totalled almost $34 billion, it was growing at moderate speed, and the newly elected B.C. Liberals were alarmed.


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Abbott confident he will be one of two names on final ballot

B.C. Liberal hopeful George Abbott paused on the way into the legislature chamber Monday to offer a confident take on his chances in the party leadership vote.


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Dispatches

International Affairs Columnist Jonathan Manthorpe watches global...


 

Everybody's Business

For 30 years, Harvey Enchin has been studying Canadian economic...


 

Think Tank

Daphne Bramham looks at the most pressing issues affecting the...


 

Taxing Issues

Vancouver Sun business columnist Don Cayo exercises both his...


 

The Search

Although he was raised in a family of staunch atheists, Douglas...


 

Pacific Currents

Sorry, Vancouver, we're not in the Top 20 of global cities...


 

Gone Wild

You'd think Larry Pynn would have heard or seen all things outdoors...


 

Social Studies

Shelley Fralic's insightful take on pop culture, social trends...


 

The Report Card

An independent look at the B.C. education system.


 

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Cam Cole

Big Ben thrilled to bring it to the Lions' den

In every sport, there are camp-fodder news-release signings, and there are situp...

 
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Addition by subtraction at the carnival?

If you happened to notice Cody Hodgson amid Tuesday's carnival, you must have been...

 
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Dexior CEO served three-year suspension for securities offences

Exactly who are Mo Jiwani and Gerard Darmon, the people behind the Dexior Financial...

 
 
 
 
 
 
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