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More Canadians enjoying group sex, partner swapping — Those who prefer life closer to the edge of the conjugal bed say the Supreme Court’s re-interpretation of the definition of indecency has fuelled a growing interest in private clubs that feature group sex, partner swapping, voyeurism and exhibitionism. The Canadian Press, 01/08/07
Value found in old-growth forests — Leaving British Columbia’s old-growth forests standing may make more economic sense than cutting them down for timber, especially as the province looks to strategies to cut global warming. Globe and Mail, 04/09/08
Lawyer petitions CRTC to block hate sites — One of two U.S.-based hate websites was taken offline Wednesday as an Ottawa lawyer and a Jewish lobby group asked Canada’s telecommunications regulator to take the unprecedented step of blocking access to the sites from north of the border. Globe and Mail, 24/08/06
Author Yann Martel plays professor to the prime minister, one book at a time — One of Canada’s most popular authors is taking a decidedly novel approach in his efforts to encourage appreciation of the arts — he’s started a website to help expand Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s literary horizons. The Canadian Press, 19/07/07
Internet registry moves to protect privacy — Sweeping changes to Canada’s home on the World Wide Web will put the country on the vanguard of Internet privacy, though the half-million Canadians whose personal information is publicly available on the Internet shouldn’t assume they are safe from wired snoops. Globe and Mail, 24/05/08
Researchers look to B.C. lake in search for life on Mars — Scientists will be diving deep into a British Columbia lake in the coming weeks to study organisms they hope will provide a window into life on ancient Mars. The Canadian Press, 13/06/08
Hungry bears causing twice as much trouble — Bear encounters in Ontario have more than doubled this year compared with the same period last year, thanks to hot, dry weather that’s dealt a deadly blow to berry crops in the north, experts say. Toronto Star, 19/08/07
Giant atom-smashing experiment could alter our understanding of the universe — Canadian scientists at the forefront of the world’s largest science experiment say discoveries made by a giant atom- smasher now whirring deep under European soil could radically alter our understanding of the universe. The Canadian Press, 23/08/08
Prickly fish add genetic heft to Darwin’s theory — A tiny, prickly fish is helping B.C. researchers understand how organisms evolve in response to new or changing environments. Scientists say that’s a key factor in forecasting how different species might deal with climate change and other human-imposed environmental conditions. The Canadian Press
Actor’s rare disorder takes centre stage — It’s long been a fixture of the late-night sci-fi movie: a seemingly normal person is suddenly gripped with the unshakable belief that close friends or relatives have been mysteriously replaced with identical-looking doubles. Spectators in an eastern Ontario courtroom, however, have witnessed first-hand this week the tragic consequences of a rare, real-life mental disorder that manifests itself in a very similar delusion. The Canadian Press, 09/08/07
Jonathan Bacon dead, Hells Angel critical, following mass shooting outside Kelowna casino — Jonathan Bacon, one of British Columbia’s most notorious gangsters, is dead after being shot during a brazen daylight attack outside an upscale Kelowna hotel, The Province has learned. The Province, 08/14/11
Lethal salmon virus now detected in four species
— A lethal virus that could pose a new threat to British Columbia’s prized Pacific salmon has now been detected in four wild species, prompting fears about its effect on the multi-billion-dollar fishery. The Province, 11/03/11
Casinos hide behind law, expert says, as money is laundered through legal gambling — Casinos are hiding behind the law, which clears them of any responsibility for preventing illicit money from passing through their businesses, says an expert on money laundering.The Province, 06/01/11
Latest gang killing highlights growing Metro Vancouver drug war, says expert — A dramatic Sunday morning shooting that killed a man involved with a prominent Metro Vancouver gang is linked to escalating conflict within the region’s drug trade, a criminologist said Monday. The Province, 11/08/11
Grizzled, scraggly-haired kitty hopes tale will sway voters — Life on the streets of East Vancouver was rough for Kenny Pawgers.The rough-and-tumble old-timer drank from dirty puddles, sneaked into homes through patio doors and stole catnaps on lawn chairs, all the while nursing a golf-ball-sized tumour in his stomach. The Province, 12/06/11
Kokanee avalanche death a grim reminder of Michel Trudeau’s passing — Eight years ago, Margaret Trudeau stood on the steps of the scenic Kokanee Glacier cabin to dedicate the newly opened alpine chalet in memory of her son, Michel. The Province, 01/18/11
Lessons learned on the Empty Stocking beat — In an age when most kids demand the latest in electronic gadgets as Christmas gifts, one 14-year-old boy I interviewed for this column wanted nothing more than a guitar string to replace one he had broken. The Province, 12/15/10
Birth-to-table beef tracking pushed by Canadian cattle ranchers – A new industry program that tracks cattle from birth to the dinner plate may help boost the bottom line for B.C. ranchers while catering to consumers willing to pay a few extra bucks for beef that’s locally born and bred. The Province, 30/12/10
Music industry fee could pump up price of iPods — A decision by Canada’s copyright board that could pave the way for a $75 price jump for MP3 players has reopened a debate about the fairness of a fee meant to compensate Canadian composers, recording artists and record labels. Globe and Mail, 01/08/07
Parks under pressure as foraging goes mainstream – While the cool temperatures and fall rain have brought a bounty of brightly coloured mushrooms to wooded areas in Metro Vancouver’s regional parks, amateur pickers searching out prized edible, wild mushrooms on parkland may not know they’re breaking the law. OpenFile Vancouver, 18/11/10
Dissident Anglicans look to South America, Africa for guidance — Dissident Anglicans, frustrated with what they feel are the Canadian church’s liberal leanings, have found their salvation – and ecclesiastic authority – in unusual places: Africa and South America. The Canadian Press, 27/04/08
Is hijacker DB Cooper’s loot in Vancouver? – In 1971, infamous fugitive D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane in Seattle and demanded $200,000 in ransom and four parachutes. With the cash in hand, he later jumped out of the plane over the U.S. Pacific Northwest and was never heard from again. Toronto Star, 04/08/08
Military vehicles and recruiters join the fray at Canada’s largest fair — Amid the rides and cotton candy concessions at the Canadian National Exhibition, a Canadian Forces banner – hung as high as a ferris wheel – proclaims one of the military’s newest slogans: “Fight Fear. Fight Distress. Fight Chaos.” Forget recruiting centres, the dozens of soldiers at the CNE are part of an effort to boost the military’s profile at a time when recruits are desperately needed.The Canadian Press, 25/08/07
B.C. report suggests fewer teens are having sex — A survey of British Columbia teenagers may challenge the perception that teens are engaging in risky sexual behaviours at younger ages. The Canadian Press, 16/07/08
Kingston, Ont., man charged in international child porn case — The arrest of an Ontario man who allegedly talked more than 100 young girls into exposing themselves over the Internet via webcam should serve as a wake-up call to parents whose children chat online, an Internet security expert said Friday. The Canadian Press, 28/07/06
Homeless prep for world championships — Jay Hock juggles a soccer ball with his feet one sunny June afternoon, practicing moves he hopes will net him a spot on Canada’s World Cup team. But it’s not the FIFA World Cup that Hock is preparing for. The Canadian Press
Police sound tubing alarm — Boat operators need to be aware of the potential perils of a popular summer water activity that has already claimed a child’s life and injured two others on lakes near Peterborough, police say. Toronto Star, 16/08/07
Truscott review hears evidence putting young girl in mystery car – Eyewitness testimony Friday that puts two people in a mysterious red convertible near where 12-year-old Lynne Harper’s body was found appeared to further bolster Steven Truscott’s bid to clear his name. The Canadian Press, 30/06/06
Canadians killed in Israeli air strike — Seven Canadians, including several members of the same Montreal family, were killed in an Israeli air strike in Lebanon on Sunday as the Canadian government stepped up plans to evacuate the estimated 40,000 Canadians stranded in the war-torn region. The Canadian Press, 16/07/06
Panhandling debate rages — The defenders of Canada’s urban poor lashed out against legislative efforts to curb aggressive begging yesterday as a handful of violent attacks in Toronto and Vancouver raised fresh questions about whether governments should be trying to control pushy panhandlers. The Canadian Press
Canadian campgrounds go wireless — Getting online when getting off the beaten track is becoming standard practice for Canadian campers as more and more travellers insist on being connected – even when on vacation in the great outdoors. The Canadian Press, 11/07/07
In search of the world’s ‘greenest’ person — A Simon Fraser University professor is offering up a pod of beluga whales to the world’s greenest person. Sort of. The Canadian Press, 05/05/08
Tory sticks to faith-based guns despite caucus, civil-rights dissent — Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory gamely defended his unpopular plan to finance faith-based education from a fresh barrage of dissent Monday, including a well-known member of his own caucus and a prominent civil rights lawyer who wants Ontario to stop funding separate schools altogether. The Canadian Press, 24/09/07
Coalition urges Ontario to target common toxins – A coalition of health groups challenged the Ontario government yesterday to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to aggressively target environmental carcinogens that they say will continue to kill tens of thousands if politicians fail to act. Globe and Mail, 21/08/07
Protesters give Harper food for thought — Prime Minister Stephen Harper may have gained brownie points from some for picking up Canadian evacuees from Lebanon in his personal jet, but a protest Saturday showed he hasn’t impressed everyone. Globe and Mail, 22/07/06
NDP promises aid for autistic kids — The thorny issue of public funding for treatment of children with autism leapt into the Ontario election campaign yesterday, as the New Democrats announced a proposal to provide blanket therapy for all children who need it right in their classrooms – a strategy the Liberals say is unsustainable. The Canadian Press, 16/09/07
Cult star Bruce Campbell delighted by success of Evil Dead: The Musical — It’s been billed as the next Rocky Horror Picture Show: a tongue-in-cheek, laugh-out-loud stage sendup of the 1980s Evil Dead movie trilogy that’s so soaked in stage blood, rain slickers are handed out at intermission. The Canadian Press,13/08/07
It’s putting the rock in Rockies — In addition to the usual assortment of items not permitted at concerts – alcohol, audio recorders, pets – security guards at this weekend’s Pemberton Festival might be frisking attendees for something else: root vegetables. Toronto Star, 24/07/08
Pemberton festival ends on a bang with Coldplay, Jay-Z — Explosive back-to-back sets by Jay-Z and Coldplay capped the closing day of the inaugural Pemberton Festival, an ambitious three days of music set in a dusty B.C. mountain valley. The Canadian Press, 28/07/08
Summer concerts make for strange musical bedfellows — They’re not exactly artists you’d expect to see on the same bill: Buck 65 and Tom Petty, Great Big Sea and Donna Summer, Jay-Z and Crowded House. While the summer concert season boasts a jam-packed schedule this year, organizers are relying on diverse and eclectic lineups to draw in crowds. The Canadian Press, 23/05/08
