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Photos: A celebration of Lady Gaga's 'vulgar' style Indonesian police have refused Lady Gaga a permit to perform in Jakarta next month. This comes after Islamic groups voiced strong objections to her "vulgar" style. So, here’s a gallery featuring the singer’s numerous ‘vulgar’ stage outfits over the past few years. And for good measure, we’ve included a few photos of her ‘vulgar’ fans. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Vancouver Sun Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 20:00:29

Thomas Mulcair says he's not beating up on West with oilsands critique New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair dismissed on Tuesday criticism of him from the premiers of B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, saying they're simply acting as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's "messengers" in the NDP's fight with Harper over the impact of the oilsands industry on the Canadian economy. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Vancouver Sun Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 20:00:27

'Ring' solar eclipse to cross over parts of North America on May 20 At sunrise in some parts of China and by sunset in the western United States, a partial solar eclipse is set to slink across the Earth on May 20 and 21. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Vancouver Sun Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 20:00:27

Nasty snakehead fish allegedly spotted at Burnaby's Central Park lagoon An anonymous person out for a stroll on Mother's Day allegedly saw a snakehead fish in the lagoon of Burnaby's Central Park and posted it online. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Vancouver Sun Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 20:00:24

Spinal-cord injuries: The uphill push for a cure Twenty five years ago, Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion team looked up Thermal Drive in Coquitlam and realized they’d made a mistake. It was almost the end of Hansen’s epic round-the-world journey — within days of his finishing in Vancouver — and they had blithely drawn his route up a hill that from the bottom now seemed too steep, too tough, given the two gruelling years and two months Hansen had already put in. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Vancouver Sun Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 20:00:24

Metro Vancouver transit police overtime costs questioned in audit Transit police in Metro Vancouver are racking at up significantly higher overtime costs than other policing agencies such as the Vancouver Police, an audit has found. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Vancouver Sun Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 20:00:23

Sound of breaking glass reported by many, was Victoria liquor store robbery Police use dog unit to track suspects Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:05

Photos: Most endangered species The World Wildlife Fund's 2012 top endangered species list includes snow leopards and Asian elephants. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:04

B.C. government offers incentives for transportation fleets to use natural gas Additional incentives to build fueling stations Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:04

Victoria's Ryder Hesjedal gives up overall lead at Giro d'Italia Spanish cyclists leads Hesjedal by 17 seconds Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:03

Son charged after family home in Colwood set on fire Older brother rushed to hospital after a narrow escape Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:02

West Shore RCMP charge youth pastor with sex crimes Anyone with information related to similar circumstances asked to contact police Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:01

UVic president Turpin stepping down next year University of Victoria president David Turpin will step down at the end of June next year after 13 years at the school’s helm. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:00

BCGEU members vote in favour of job action Public servants represented by the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union have voted 82 per cent in favour of job action, the union has just announced. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:54:00

Nanaimo lacrosse brawl nets 15 suspensions: 'A lot of testosterone flowing on the floor' Fight in Coquitlam-Nanaimo intermediate A match shows ‘disrespect to the game’ Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Times Colonist Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 19:53:59

Exports are Canada's bread and butter Re: Tanker debate sinks to new low (B.C. Views, May 9) Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-15 18:41:08

Pipeline opponents have valid arguments Re: Tanker debate sinks to new low (B.C. Views, May 9) Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-15 18:41:07

Look at the bigger picture amid oil pipeline debate Re: Tanker debate sinks to new low (B.C. Views, May 9) Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-15 18:41:06

Neighbourhood speed limits must be lowered The issue of traffic speed (and speeding) in neighbourhoods is a constant theme. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-15 18:41:05

Two-month summer benefits students' futures Re: B.C. pushes possible year-round school calendar (News, May 2) Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-15 18:41:04

Victoria detective honoured for work identifying fallen officers Det.-Const. Jonathan Sheldan named member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by governor-general Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 18:40:26

Former Colwood youth pastor charged with sexual exploitation Arrest made in Newfoundland for crimes against 16 year old girl Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 18:40:25

Broadmead house party descends into chaos A house party in Saanich went out of control and a safe containing thousands of dollars went missing - temporarily. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 18:40:24

Arson confirmed in Colwood house fire A 20-year-old who had been living in the home is expected to be charged with arson Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 18:40:23

Teen suspected behind rash of Saanich auto break-ins The number of thefts from autos in Saanich has plummeted since a 16-year-old suspect was arrested Friday night. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Saanich News Feed: News Date: 2012-05-15 18:40:22

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