Jennifer Lash, executive director with the Living Oceans Society looks over an Primnoa coral found at a depth of 1050 feet in the Juan Perez Sound along the B.C. coast

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Often overlooked, deep-sea coral is increasingly threatened off the coast of B.C. Join the discussion on how to save this sensitive habitat.

B.C. Lions' Buck Pierce, left, hands off to Ian Smart during first half pre-season CFL action against the Edmonton Eskimos in Vancouver, B.C., on Tuesday June 23, 2009.

CFL preview

Western domination

The group of teams in Western Canada have never been stronger, and Southern Ontario remains the CFL's weak link both on and off the field.

Prince Rupert Grain terminal and Ridley Terminals, a bulk handing facility for coal on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert.

Regional politics

Ottawa fires head of B.C. coal-handling terminal

Daniel Veniez publicly proposed privatizing the bulk shipping operation, with Ottawa saying he was not acting on the government's agenda.

From Facebook, a recent but undated photo of Jodi Henrickson.

Missing teen hasn't left island, RCMP says

Bowen Island residents are asking what has happened to 17-year-old Jodi Henrickson

Blackmore's push to quash polygamy charge in limbo

B.C. judge questions whether she has authority to halt the prosecution

Fifth pipeline explosion mars Canada Day

RCMP confirms bombing responsible for leak in EnCana gas line in northern B.C.

Two struck by car during Canada Day festivities

Elderly woman's vehichle accelerated before hitting bench in middle of park in New Westminster, B.C.

Air Canada workers target Vancouver Olympics for strike

Mechanics defy own union in rejecting offer; hope the airline will offer job protection in return for labour peace during the Winter Games

Officers in B.C. taser case appeal ruling

Mounties involved in Dziekanski's death appeal court decision allowing public inquiry to make findings of misconduct

Developer orders construction review as confidence wanes for athletes village

Vancouver may shelve plans 252 units of post-Games social housing in the village

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(L-R) Jenny Rustemeyer, Grant Baldwin and Rhyannon O'Heron display their bins of non-recyclable goods they have collected at their Vancouver home June 24 as part of a year long competition to see who can produce the least amount of waste.
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