News Review 23 May, 2012

Music Report 23 May, 2012

Rock guitarist Slash's new album, "Apocalyptic Love," is out this week. Music reporter Rudy Blair spoke with Slash during Canadian Music Week in March 2011 about his second solo project.

Local 23 May, 2012 3

People on the Downtown Eastside are worried about rats that have made their home in the empty lot where the old Pantages Theatre once stood on Hastings Street.

Sports 23 May, 2012 0

The Whitecaps visit Toronto in the final leg of the Canadian Championship. A victory in the total-goal series would clinch the Whitecaps' first-ever trip to the CONCACAF Champions League play.

Local 23 May, 2012 3

Facebook and Twitter apparently require death certificates for someone's account to be terminated. That's why it may be a good idea to set up a "social media" will.

Sports 23 May, 2012 0

Canucks President and GM Mike Gillis has announced that Head Coach Alain Vigneault has signed a two year contract extension. Vigneault was named the 16th coach in Canucks history on June 20, 2006.

Local 23 May, 2012 0

Councillor Geoff Meggs says one idea is to combine Expo and Pacific Boulevards and connect them into a ramp that goes up Georgia Street. A report on the viaducts goes before council in July.

Local 23 May, 2012 0

Christy Clark says when she was elected, BC Hydro wanted to raise rates by 50 per cent, which she thought was too high, so she overruled a BC Utilities Commission hearing to set new rates.

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After capturing the Preakness and the Kentucky Derby, Mario Gutierrez and I'll Have Another have a chance to win the Triple Crown on June 9. Gutierrez says he's keeping all his focus on the Belmont.

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Steve Curtis reached the peak on the weekend. Jenn Lowthers is thankful he's safe and just wants him home. She says the climb has consumed both of their lives since January.