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.

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 7

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 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.

Local 23 May, 2012 2

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 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.

Business 23 May, 2012 0

The BC Securities Commission says Michael Robert Shantz lied to investors in Germany and Switzerland. Shantz has been ordered to pay back $1.5 million from investors and a $630,000 fine.

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.