Islanders Canucks Hockey

2010-03-16T22:00:40Z

New York Islanders' John Tavares, center, celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Josh Bailey, left, and Blake Comeau during the first period of an VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canada and the United States have adopted a unified warning system to better advise skiers and snowmobilers about the avalanche danger, Canadian officials said on Wednesday.</p><p>Canada unveiled the new warning system just days...

The sinking of The Queen of the North: charges laid against an officer

2010-03-16T13:15:53Z

<div><p>Four years after a massive ferry smashed at full speed into an island off Canada's west coast, prosecutors Tuesday laid a charge of criminal negligence against the navigating officer of the Queen of the North.</p><p>Two of the 101 souls aboard, Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette, were never found and are pr...

Paralympics

2010-03-15T19:01:26Z

Norway skip Rune Lorentsen makes his way down the ice to throw a stone while facing Sweden during wheelchair curling competition at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, British Columbia,

Two snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

2010-03-14T18:30:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Search ends after avalanche hits snowmobile rally in Canadian Rockies; 2 dead, 30 injured</div><div><p>An avalanche that killed two people at an informal snowmobile rally in Canada's Rocky Mountains may have been triggered by three daredevil sledders who apparently unleashed a deadly wall of snow on up to 200 people below, witnesses said Sunday.<...

At least 2 snowmobilers dead in Canadian avalanche

2010-03-14T16:16:19Z

<div id="subtitle">Search resumes after avalanche hits snowmobile rally in Canadian Rockies; at least 2 dead</div><div><p>An avalanche that killed at least two people at an informal snowmobile rally in Canada's Rocky Mountains may have been triggered by three daredevil sledders who apparently unleashed a deadly wall of snow on up to 200 people below, witnesses said Su...

Canada Avalanche

2010-03-14T11:46:53Z

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, right, and his dog prepare to board a helicopter on their way out to the area where a large avalanche struck near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Sunday, March 14, 2010. The avalanche struck an informal snowmobile rally Saturday in

APTOPIX Canada Avalanche

2010-03-14T11:46:45Z

A search and rescue helicopter heads toward the area where a large avalanche struck near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Sunday, March 14, 2010. The avalanche struck an informal snowmobile rally Saturday in Canada's Rocky Mountains, killing at least three people and leaving an un...

Avalanche kills at least three in British Columbia

2010-03-14T06:15:59Z

<div><p>At least three people were killed and a dozen were injured after a massive avalanche in British Columbia, police said.</p><p>The avalanche occurred Saturday as 200 people took part in a snowmobile contest in a bowl at the base of Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke.</p><p>It was unclear late Saturday how many of the 200 event participants re...

Senators Canucks Hockey

2010-03-13T21:46:06Z

Vancouver Canucks' Rick Rypien, left, and Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, OTTAWA (Reuters) - British Columbia has given the green light to 19 private-sector clean energy projects that will generate enough power to supply nearly 218,000 homes in Canada's Pacific Coast province.</p><p>The approvals, announced late on Thursda...

British Columbia Real Estate Report

2010-03-12T00:33:37Z

The large and spirited nation of Canada is host to many varied provinces. In the western coastal area is the vibrant province of British Columbia. The name means splendour undiminished, and it is plain why it is so called. The region has a beautiful aspect which is globally recognised. Wonderful mountains, coastline and an abundant cultural heritage make it a desirable place to live. Th...

Vancouver Olympics Closing Ceremony

2010-03-05T07:49:27Z

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox speaks during the closing ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Vancouver Olympics Alpine Skiing

2010-03-04T12:17:47Z

Skier Lindsey Vonn of the United States is seen while attending a news conference at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Vancouver Olympics

2010-03-01T19:00:41Z

A Canadian fan holds her national flag after the Canada and USA gold medal final men's ice hockey match of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Bela Szandel...

South Korean gas company to develop in Canada

2010-03-01T16:15:20Z

<div id="subtitle">South Korean gas company to help develop EnCana-owned gas fields in British Columbia</div><div><p>South Korea's state-run gas company is making a $565 million Canadian ($543 million) investment in two northeastern British Columbia natural gas plays.</p><p>

Vancouver Olympics Ice Hockey

2010-02-28T19:18:30Z

A Canadian fan celebrates their victory against the United States in the final hockey match, as the Olympic cauldron is seen in the background, at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/

APTOPIX Vancouver Olympics Ice Hockey

2010-02-28T19:18:28Z

A Canadian fan celebrates their gold medal victory against the United States in the final hockey match at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

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Vancouver Olympics Figure Skating

2010-02-28T13:16:28Z

South Korea's Kwak Min-Jung reacts after performing her free program during the women's figure skating competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010....

Governor, premier sign mining, drilling ban

2010-02-22T08:42:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Montana governor, British Columbia premier sign mining, drilling ban for border valley</div><div><p>Leaders from Montana and British Columbia signed an agreement Thursday banning mining and drilling in a valley along the U.S.-Canadian border north of

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