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London Drugs, ICBC sue rioters
TWO North Vancouver rioters are among those now facing civil law suits for damage they caused during the melee that broke out in downtown Vancouver following the Canucks' Stanley Cup loss two years ago.
BCHL teams to cope with new import rules
It's been less than a month since the final horn sounded on the 2012-13 Surrey Eagles' junior A hockey season, but team officials have been anything but idle.
Chiefs add fresh meat in Butcher
The Chilliwack Chiefs added youth and size up front Monday by acquiring another forward with ties to the organization.
Award season begins for Gallagher
The award season officially kicked off in his hometown for Brendan Gallagher.
Judge jails North Vancouver man for riot role
A North Vancouver man who looted the downtown London Drugs store, stealing a cellphone on the night of the Stanley Cup hockey riot, has been handed a 45-day jail sentence.
BCHL brings back Showcase
The BCHL has released the schedule for the Bauer BCHL Showcase, to be hosted for the second straight year at the Prospera Centre, Sept. 6 to 8.
'Top Chef' Stowe eyes toys, vacay with $100k
Cloverdale resident Matthew Stowe is $100,000 richer after cooking his way to a Top Chef Canada title.
'Hawks invite a thrill for Rivermen centre
Every kid growing up playing hockey dreams about playing in the National Hockey League one day.
Melissa Bel discovers a big audience for her blues
BLUES singer Melissa Bel planned on going to university after high school, but when she told her vocal coach about her plans, he had other ideas.
Superheroes unite to help Gage
A diagnosis of cancer is tough for anyone to deal with, but imagine having that diagnosis four times in a seven-year life, and you'll know what young Gage Staley and his mom Krystie Biernaczyk face every day.
The mystery of sporting success
Oh, boy! It's June, so that means the Tour de France is right around the corner! A full 21 days of cyclists racing around France and. wait, come back! Where are you going?
Paramedic recognized by peers with Exemplary Service Medal
A local paramedic has been honoured by his peers for leadership in his profession.
Chiefs bench boss staying put
A missing name on a recent press release by B.C. Hockey sent a minor buzz around the provincial major midget hockey circles two weeks ago.
B.C. needs fairer equalization plan
Last summer, the Vancouver Canucks tried everything to get power forward Shane Doan signed as a free agent. Doan would have been a huge help, stabilizing the Canucks' second line and providing much-needed grit and scoring.
The mystery of sporting success
Oh, boy! It's June, so that means the Tour de France is right around the corner! A full 21 days of cyclists racing around France and. wait, come back! Where are you going?
Family planning, for education
Too many children are penalized in our school system because parents do not conduct adequate family planning. Since our schools will not change, parents should re-think when they have children.
Fire chief put to the test
It's really no surprise to Coquitlam's new top firefighter that he would be figuratively thrown into the fire on the first day of the job.
Courier launches new film contest
Vancouver is known for being home to a large number of film industry workers and a place where many people say they feel socially isolated or disconnected from their community. A new Courier contest is shooting to do something about the latter by tapping into the former.
Transgendered teen athlete becomes an advocate
Cory Oskam looks like your typical teenage goaltender. His broad, fleshy frame fills a net and even in the gym for ball hockey, he positions his five-foot-eleven body to stop shots as if he’s wearing voluminous padding.
