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Bethlehem existed centuries pre-Jesus, archaeologists say
Israeli archaeologists say they have discovered the first physical evidence supporting Old Testament accounts of Bethlehem’s existence centuries before the town became revered as the birthplace of Jesus.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:49

Egyptians cast votes in first free presidential election
More than 15 months after autocratic leader Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, Egyptians stream to polling stations to freely choose a president for the first time in generations.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:49

Donald Driver named 'Dancing With the Stars' champion
He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:48

Prince Charles, Camilla headed to the Queen City
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will have a musical day in Regina — also known as the Queen City after Queen Victoria.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:48

Greece to be handed $23 billion in bailout cash
Greece’s four biggest commercial banks will receive an $23 billion cash infusion from the European bailout fund.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:47

Montreal police enforce controversial new law during escalating student protests
Montreal police have brought the hammer down on student demonstrators, enforcing a controversial law that brought tens of thousands into the streets in a protest earlier in the day that drew international support.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:46

Did banks cross the line with Facebook IPO research?
NEW YORK - As regulators scrutinize Facebook’s FB.O problem-plagued stock market debut, they may have to confront areas of securities law that do not always clearly spell out what industry analysts are allowed to tell clients about companies on the verge of going public.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:45

Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst get close at Cannes
Actresses Kristen Stewart and Kirsten Dunst were spotted getting friendly at the photo call for their new film “On The Road” in Cannes, France on Wednesday.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:44

Photos: Hunger Games actor buys $2.5M "tree house"
This stunning 1951 mid-century home in LA has been called "The Tree House" and it has reportedly been purchased for US$2.5M by nineteen-year old heartthrob and Hunger Games actor, Josh Hutcherson. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 1951 and boasts a history of famous occupants including chat show hostess Ellen DeGeneres.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:43

Controversial MS treatment like faith healing, Canadian researcher says
A member of an expert group advising the Canadian Institutes of Health Research about the effectiveness of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis has likened it to faith healing.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:43

Solar-powered airplane prepares for first intercontinental flight
The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse will attempt its first intercontinental flight, travelling from Switzerland to Morocco without using a drop of fuel, organisers said.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:42

Photos: Scenes from the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary relay
The relay, which began on Aug. 24, 2011 in Cape Spear, N.L., ends in Vancouver Tuesday, May 22 and fully recreated the original Man In Motion cross-country tour, spanning 12,000 kilometres coast-to-coast. About 7,000 medal-bearers took part, collectively covering an average of 40 to 80 km a day.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:40

CP Rail strike suspends freight service across country
Canadian Pacific has suspended rail freight service across the country but its commuter trains in several large cities continue to operate amid a strike by some 5,000 workers represented by Teamsters Canada.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:39

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay wraps up in Vancouver
Vancouver - More than two decades after the original Man in Motion tour came to a close, Rick Hansen still knows how to draw a crowd. Surrounded by hundreds of onlookers, relay participants jogging, walking and wheeling through the media crush, Rick Hansen ended his 273-day cross-country 25th Anniversary relay, arriving at the Terry Fox memorial at BC Place accompanied by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Vancouver mayor Gregor Robinson.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:39

'I didn't realize how much danger we were all in,' Kamloops man recalls
Sherry Young and Dave Madore were helping their children out of the car last Thursday evening when a white van pulled up behind them and the driver, Denann Crosby, got out and started walking toward them, carrying a long box in his right hand.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 10:34:37

'Why should we believe you?' Juror question cuts to the heart of trial
Among the 29 questions the Roger Clemens jury wanted to ask the pitcher’s chief accuser, Brian McNamee, one cut to the heart of the case.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:40

Coast guard union launches campaign to save Canada's busiest station
VANCOUVER — Vancouver city officials and the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees are urging the public to help keep Canada’s busiest coast guard station open after federal budget cuts called for it to be shut down as early as September.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:40

Cam Cole: Kings victory books them a spot in Stanley Cup final
Glendale, Ariz. — It took five games, but the Western Conference championship series finally produced a memorable night of hockey.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:38

Vancouver students rally in support of their Montreal peers (with video)
VANCOUVER -- A call for British Columbians to support Quebec students on the 100th day of their strike attracted only a small gathering Tuesday in Vancouver, while tens of thousands of people marched in downtown Montreal in defiance of a law that makes such protests illegal.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:36

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay ends in Vancouver
Vancouver - More than two decades after the original Man in Motion tour came to a close, Rick Hansen still knows how to draw a crowd. Surrounded by hundreds of onlookers, relay participants jogging, walking and wheeling through the media crush, Rick Hansen ended his 273-day cross-country 25th Anniversary relay, arriving at the Terry Fox memorial at BC Place accompanied by B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Vancouver mayor Gregor Robinson.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:33

B.C. constrained by Ottawa in search for skilled workers: report
B.C. is being constrained by the federal government in its efforts to attract the number of immigrants it needs to support economic growth in the face of a looming labour shortage, a new report finds.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:32

Kamloops woman taken hostage describes 'nightmare' ordeal
Sherry Young and Dave Madore were helping their children out of the car last Thursday evening when a white van pulled up behind them and the driver, Denann Crosby, got out and started walking toward them, carrying a long box in his right hand.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:32

Vancouver's Stanley Cup riot investigation saps police resources
The Vancouver police investigation into last year’s Stanley Cup riot has soaked up so many resources it has led to an almost 10-per-cent increase in police response times throughout the city.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-23 06:34:31

Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal still second at Giro d'Italia
Jon Izaguirre of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday while Canadian Ryder Hesjedal remained in second place overall, 30 seconds behind overall leader Joaquin Rodriguez.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-22 18:34:43

CP Rail union leaders in talks with federal Labour Minister as strike deadline looms
Union leaders representing 5,000 Canadian Pacific Railway workers met with the federal Labour Minister today as a possible strike looms.


Newspaper: Vancouver Sun
Feed: News	Date: 2012-05-22 18:34:41

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