A beleaguered army of biologists and volunteers struggles to keep alien plants from choking Lower Mainland parks. Photo by Dan Toulgoet.

War of the weeds
What do you imagine when you think of weeds? Mischievous dandelions poking out through the lawn? Graceful morning glory winding up a fence? If only it were so simple.
 

Pricey options for cleaning up overgrown ponds and lakes
A West Side man says unless the parks board acts immediately to protect the city's ponds and lakes, some could fill in with vegetation and disappear forever.
 

Pot bust a big one
Police have cracked another international million-dollar marijuana smuggling ring based in Vancouver-the second in two years.
 

Chief stands by his comments and cop
Chief Const. Jamie Graham will not resign despite a demand Saturday from the sister of a man who died in police custody in October 2000.
 

Strathcona eyesore getting makeover
Drill in hand, Kathleen Stormont heads toward a boarded up section on the side of her new house at the corner of Dunlevy Avenue and Prior Street.
 

Anti-ward group launches offensive
They're calling themselves the Knowards Coalition.
 

Gay activist throws hat into NDP race
A gay rights activist behind the fight challenging Surrey school board's ban on children's books featuring same-sex parents has set his sights on winning the NDP nomination for Vancouver-Burrard.
 

Anniversaries galore at this year's PNE
The president of the Pacific National Exhibition has two goals this summer-lure locals back who haven't visited the fair in years and clarify the popular misconception the event is relocating.
 

Easter Seals hope regatta fundraiser will make for smoother sailing
For the past four years, Stephen Down has travelled from Mackenzie B.C., two hours north of Prince George, to Vancouver to seek cancer treatment for his son John.
 

Kids urged to 'shape down'
A pilot project wants parents to help the increasing number of overweight children shed some pounds.