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 1

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.

Local 23 May, 2012 1

A British poll suggests 96 per cent of us think spelling is important but two-thirds rely on spell-checkers all or most of the time, even for documents as important as resumes.

Local 23 May, 2012 1

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.

Local 23 May, 2012 0

There are anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 coyotes in Metro Vancouver. Right now, the animals are looking for a secluded place to make babies. Their behaviour is a lot riskier at this time.

Local 23 May, 2012 2

Virgin Atlantic will fly out of YVR to London for the first time tomorrow. The added competition should make companies work harder for your dollar, which should in turn mean cheaper flights.

National 23 May, 2012 5

Canada's banking regulator is proposing home owners apply to requalify each time they refinance or renew their mortgages. The NDP worries people temporarily out of work could lose their homes.

National 23 May, 2012 4

Despite a strike by CP workers across the country, the Westcoast Express is running today; commuter rail services are still running in Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto.

Business 23 May, 2012 14

May 23: European equity markets are pulling back significantly. Business editor Richard Southern discusses with Breakfast Television.

Entertainment 23 May, 2012 1

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Lady Gaga is as confused as anyone about whether she'll be allowed to perform in Indonesia. Islamic hard-liners have threatened violence, saying her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves could corrupt youth. Police initially denied a permit for the "Born This Way Ball" but ar