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Canucks prospects tracker: Letting Rathbone cook, Jurmo large and in charge

A weekly look at the Vancouver Canucks’ highest-profile prospects.

Stars shone bright in Hollywood as Rams come from behind to beat the Bengals and win Super Bowl LVI

The magic touch: the ice maker behind Beijing's Olympic records

"We're very proud of the Olympic records, we know we're doing some good work, but ultimately, it's the skaters."

Canucks: Thatcher Demko's domination built on pace, patience, pride

'It’s like a skyscraper. It’s never ending where we’re always adding another floor. That’s the infrastructure to his game and we’re always looking to add to it. And he has bought into it.” — Canucks goalie coach Ian Clark on Thatcher Demko.

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell hype the B.C. Lions at Super Bowl

The Vancouver-born actor showed up on Twitter during the Super Bowl with Will Ferrell decked out in B.C. Lions gear

Olivia Asselin lands in Olympic freeski slopestyle final after navigating a crash-heavy course

The mountain at Zhangjiakou was hit with a snowstorm Sunday, which created poor visibility and forced the postponement of qualifying until Monday.

How an Olympic mascot star is born: Bing Dwen Dwen's rise from obscurity

Bing Dwen Dwen's turn in the spotlight has not been without incident.

Scott Stinson: Canada's snowboarders move past Olympic judging controversy and into big air final

Riders will finish their runs and insist that they want their rivals to do well, and it all seems quite genuine. It’s not the viper pit of figure skating

Erin Jackson's golden moment is a breakthrough for U.S. speedskating and representation

"She just showed the world why she belongs here"

Olympic monobob podium photo tells story of Kaillie Humphries' clash with Canada

When it’s time to snap podium photos at the Olympics, the gold medalist will often wrap her arms around runners-up

Watched Netflix's Tinder Swindler? Meet B.C.'s own romance con man

If you spent your weekend watching Netflix's The Tinder Swindler, read Postmedia's 2013 stories on B.C.'s own romance con man: Wesley John Devries.

New Westminster man arrested in series of stranger assaults on transit

In all cases, the suspect and victim didn't know each other and there was no interaction that provoked the attack.

COVID-19 update for Feb. 14: Third dose effective but protection wanes in fourth month | Two-thirds of Canadians ready to drop COVID-19 restrictions | What to watch for in B.C. this week

Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C.

Pacific Highway border crossing remains closed Monday

The commercial border crossing on Highway 15 in South Surrey was the site of protests all weekend

Suspects in B.C. gangster murder identified by Thai police

Surveillance cameras captured hooded gunmen opening fire on Jimi Sandhu, 32, after he got out of a red sports car

Names of Canada truck convoy donors leaked after reported hack

The funding of the Canadian protests has emerged as a key point of interest as authorities in Ottawa and elsewhere try to get a grip on the rallies.

Two-thirds of Canadians ready to drop COVID-19 restrictions

Closing schools and airport arrivals testing are the restrictions that should be eliminated first, say respondents

FIRST READING: Trucker blockades now Canada’s leading cultural export

Why this could be the crisis that finally sinks Trudeau

Who's tailin' Sarah Palin? Rangers legend Ron Duguay, that's who

The pair have been spotted gallivanting around New York City

RCMP arrest 11 people, seize weapons at Coutts, Alberta border blockade

Police say a small organized group within the protest had an arsenal and were willing to use it if any attempts were made to disrupt the blockade

Save the dates: Foo Fighters to play three B.C. concerts this fall

Foo Fighters are set to play shows in Penticton, Victoria and Vancouver this fall on its Live in North America 2022 tour.

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell hype the B.C. Lions at Super Bowl

The Vancouver-born actor showed up on Twitter during the Super Bowl with Will Ferrell decked out in B.C. Lions gear

Bif’s back: Bif Naked returns to rock the Rickshaw

Q&A: Former hometown punk princess on her B.C. shows, Manitoba roots, new songs, her ’90s and caregiving

90210's Shannen Doherty slams cancel culture

“I see so much hatred and pain."

'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman dies at 75

Pulling in close to $229 million domestically, 'Ghostbusters' was among the most successful comedies of its time

Rising spirits: How B.C.’s craft distillers are speaking up for fairer taxation and better representation

“Realistically,” says Tyler Dyck, “spirits still get kicked in the teeth.”

Watched Netflix's Tinder Swindler? Meet B.C.'s own romance con man

If you spent your weekend watching Netflix's The Tinder Swindler, read Postmedia's 2013 stories on B.C.'s own romance con man: Wesley John Devries.

It's a new world of dating in Canada for single Afghans — and they love it

Dating is unheard of in Afghanistan. The vast majority of Afghans — men and women — never experience sex before marriage.

How to break up with your spending habits

When it comes to spending less, the key is to work together to figure out why the spending is taking place. Once the spender knows their triggers, they can implement ways to keep money safe from themselves.

Fitness: Gym closings can affect the mind as much as the body

Finding creative ways to make physical activity safe should be prioritized before another virus or wave hits.

Richard Shimooka: Understanding the Russia-Ukraine conflict  

Opinion: For Putin, the present crisis allows him to pursue his broader efforts to undermine the West’s leadership in international affairs. He has long viewed the U.S. and its allies as weak.

Robertson: Passive policing won't work in the current trucker crisis

Opinion: Maintaining the safety and quality of life for all Canadians must be a priority for government and law enforcement; it is a matter of public trust.

Douglas Todd: Former Haisla chief would have been a much different B.C. Liberal leader

Opinion: The contest's surprising second-place finisher comes from a small First Nation, had parents who attended residential school and struggled mightily as a young adult.

Douglas Todd: With a Russian war threatening, it’s time to rethink nuclear power

Opinion: One way to avoid being at the mercy of menacing Putin is to reconsider the under-appreciated alternative of nuclear energy. It would help the climate.

Paul Keeling: We should not let ‘freedom convoy’ protest claim the Canadian flag

Opinion: If, next weekend, every vehicle on the road displayed a prominent Canadian flag, it would be an effective, non-confrontational, elegant way of undermining the co-optation of the Canadian flag by a minority faction

West End luxury homes offer traditional style with contemporary tech

Dimex Group is developing the 10-unit development, named for its street address: 1289 Nicola

Multi-generational households face the next phase of the pandemic with care

'One part of the group won't feel out of the woods yet, while the other is starting to look at life ahead. It's going to be tricky.'

Sold (Bought): Gibsons property features ocean glimpses and convenient location

The Langdale ferry terminal is less than two kilometres away and the town's shops and restaurants are nearby

The Home Front: UBC debuts sustainably-built Arts Student Centre

ASC is a public space where art students can meet and connect, designed by Leckie Studio Architecture + Design

Condo Smarts: What is 'undue hardship'?

While not all accommodations may be possible, dialogue with council and owners to find a viable solution is essential.

Flying high in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a stress-buster

“Take it easy on the whoop-de-dos and look out for rocks,” yells my guide, Devo O’Bryan, over the revving engine. Blazing off, he beckons me to follow him down a desolate trail fringed with creosote bushes vaguely smelling of desert rain.

Checking In: The Seaside Hotel

Weigh a staycation anchor at this boutique hotel in North Van's Shipyards District

Hotel Intel: New Hampshire resorts offer discount for Canadians

Attitash Mountain Village and the White Mountain Hotel & Resort are offering Canadians 22 per cent off regular rates for Sunday-to-Thursday visits.

Here's why you should move to Langford, one of B.C.'s fastest growing communities

Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider moving to Langford or at least paying it a visit the next time you hop a ferry.

Winter camping at Manning Park will have you star gazing

The romantic allure of cuddling up by the camp fire draws out our writer.

Ram's upcoming EV will come in a range-extender version, too

Yes, the electric Ram pickup – can we call it "ERX"? – is getting a little gas engine to help keep it going

Over 2,300 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans in Canada recalled over fire risks

The automaker is advising owners to park away from structures and stop recharging their vehicles

B.C. truckers stalled at Pacific Highway border crossing by vax mandate protest

Fully vaccinated trucker said he was harrassed and had hours added to his day by vax mandate protesters

The B.C. Earlybird RV Show and Sale is back

Annual event returns after two-year hiatus on Jan. 17-20 at the Tradex Centre in Abbotsford

Lorraine Complains: Save $120 a year on that sticker? Be careful what you vote for

The Premier's newest election gambit is a bald bribe — and a dangerous one

Exercising after vaccination pumps up antibodies: study

The research is the first to demonstrate a link between physical activity and the body’s antibody response to the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine.

Health Canada report on climate change is dire, but not hopeless

Today's environmental disasters and infectious diseases are a warning of the dangers that warming temperatures pose for our future.

COVID human challenge trial finds shorter incubation period, high viral shedding

The pre-print results showed that the virus was detectable in the throat of patients as early as 40 hours after exposure.

MACHADO: How hope lives on despite a rodent-filled shelter, physical pain and a few cans of rice and beans

The experts say that hope sustains us. It absolutely must, otherwise how does one survive impossible circumstances and rotten luck?

Childhood adversity is a ‘cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems

Childhood trauma has a complex relationship with social determinants of health.