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Six more suggestions for naming roads after Canucks

Six more suggestions for naming roads after Canucks

On Wednesday, city council voted unanimously in favour of renaming a section of Abbott Street alongside Rogers Arena to Pat Quinn Way , in honour of the former Canuck player, coach, general manager and president, who died in November.
Where's the fire? Vancouver dailies' coverage of chemical blaze lacks sizzle

Where's the fire? Vancouver dailies' coverage of chemical blaze lacks sizzle

We have to say we’re a little disappointed in Vancouver’s two major daily newspapers, the Vancouver Sun and the Province — even more disappointed than we normally are .

Soapbox: Scared and without work

I am single, middle-aged, unemployed, and living off of my savings. And I’m scared. I’m scared for many reasons, not the least of which is that savings eventually run out, no matter how much I have squirrelled away, no matter how frugally I live.

Transplant surgery is well ahead of its time

Head transplants should be on the way in just a few years, says an Italian neurosurgeon.

The right to die is a boomer obsession

It has become the preoccupation of the boomer generation. Those who may have wanted to “live forever” were consumed in their youth, or at least distracted somewhat, by drugs, sex and rock and roll.
Vision justifies spending millions on campaigns

Vision justifies spending millions on campaigns

As many of us media types reported last week , Vision Vancouver spent a whopping $3.4 million on its 2014 civic election campaign. It’s the most money the ruling party at city hall has spent on one campaign since it became a party about a decade ago.
David Suzuki: Let’s not sacrifice freedom out of fear

David Suzuki: Let’s not sacrifice freedom out of fear

A scientist, or any knowledgeable person, will tell you climate change is a serious threat for Canada and the world. But the RCMP has a different take.
WILL LIVING TOGETHER IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

WILL LIVING TOGETHER IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Moving in together before marriage is becoming more common today among couples. Between 2005-2009, two thirds of marriage involved premarital cohabition.
Pop goes the world

Pop goes the world

Just when we thought we were out… they pull us back in.
Check your ego at the transit gate door

Check your ego at the transit gate door

My interest in the forthcoming transit referendum dates back, in part, to Oct.
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