By THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - Standing in the middle of what appeared to be an ugly clearcut of once-massive trees, politicians planted new ones symbolizing the restoration of the city's jewel, Stanley Park.

By THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - It was a year ago today that a wind storm hammered B.C.'s West Coast, knocking down thousand of trees and devastating Vancouver's Stanley Park.

By THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER - A fierce windstorm that tore past Vancouver Island and southern British Columbia on Monday knocked out electricity to thousands, snapped power poles and downed trees. B.C.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) launched a new initiative today to share a joy for musical theatre with new audiences through "Web 2.0" online communities, including MySpace and MyCityRocks HOUSTON.

By Christopher Mason No matter how high the office towers and condominiums get in this fast-growing city, those who live here still cling to the laid-back way of life that draws so many to Canada's west coast, where spandex and a yoga roll are as common a sight as a suit and briefcase.