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British Columbia needs more skilled immigrants now
ShareVICTORIA – The Immigration Task Force (ITF) released their final report today confirming that B.C. will need more skilled immigrants to fill labour and skills shortages throughout the province, announced Minister of State for Multiculturalism and ITF Chair John Yap at an event held today at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver. The Immigration more »
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B.C. hosting world’s top wheelchair rugby players
ShareBURNABY – The Province is providing $75,000 to help the BC Wheelchair Sports Association host the world’s best in the 2012 Canada Cup Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, announced Richard Lee, MLA for Burnaby North on behalf of Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The Canada Cup has become an elite international competition for more »
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Judas Priest says Farewell
ShareBy Anthem Man Recently Judas Priest brought their farewell tour to Vancouver. The band will still be active in the festival circuit, playing around 10-15 shows a year, but are done with the country-wide tours. The band has had a great run of 40 years at the forefront of hard rock and heavy metal. Their more »
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Pakistani hockey stars leave for India to play in WSH
ShareKARACHI: Defying Pakistan Hockey Federation’s directive, top players of the country has left for India on Wednesday to play in the unsanctioned but lucrative World Hockey Series. Top players Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abassi, who were named in the probable list for the London Olympics camp that begins on Wednesday in Islamabad, have obtained visas more »
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Canadian Olympic Committee to host board meeting and sport community reception in Victoria
ShareVICTORIA – The City of Victoria will play host to the next Board meeting of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the COC announced today. British Columbia’s beautiful capital will welcome COC Board Members during March 3-5, 2012. Notable among the featured events of the weekend will be an exclusive reception at the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence more »
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Pakistan v England: Gul and Ajmal complete series whitewash
ShareEngland slumped to a 71-run defeat in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time. Set 324 to win, the England top order was undone by spin before Umar Gul (4-61) ripped through the middle order. Alastair Cook (49) offered some resistance, only to succumb to off-spinner more »