Greater Vancouver is the world's urban capital for bald eagles. But even as the birds have adopted a unique city lifestyle, their future is far from secure. Photo Dan Toulgoet  eagles. Photo Dan Toulgoet

Where eagles dare
Just after noon on July 12, 2005, Robert Boelens received a call like no other.
 

NPA cautious about Sam's plan
NPA city councillors are choosing their words carefully about whether they support NPA Mayor Sam Sullivan's idea to establish a drug maintenance program for female sex trade workers.
 

Heed's advice to delegates: concentrate on traffickers
Having an honest discussion about drug policy remains extremely difficult in Vancouver, says the former head of the Vancouver police drug squad.
 

Not enough eulachon to conduct test fishery
Standing on the banks of the Fraser River Wednesday afternoon, conservationist Terry Slack noted there wasn't an eagle or seagull in sight.
 

People still buying into million dollar dream
As housing and construction costs in Greater Vancouver skyrocket, the region's hospital home lotteries continue to sell well.
 

Residents get Lucky with DEALS  
A non-profit tenancy advocacy group will take over management of a controversial Downtown Eastside hotel in the hopes of saving the operation's business licence and preventing its 63 residents from becoming homeless.
 

Fight over homes continues
Residents opposed to a West Side development head back to the Board of Variance next week to try to quash a second development permit issued by the city.
 

Rising construction costs put new Little house on hold
Little Mountain Neighbourhood House assists more than 4,000 clients annually in a space not much larger than some West Side homes.
 

Cuts better now than mid-term says school chair
The NPA-dominated school board passed the 2006-07 budget Wednesday night despite objections from the three COPE trustees.
 

Unreported identity theft a problem in Chinatown
The Chinese Community Policing Centre hopes a grant from the federal government will fund a program to educate Chinese-Canadian seniors on identity theft and the need to report problems to police.
 

Time running out for historic house
The clock is ticking on the fate of the historic Joy Kogawa House, which is destined for demolition if enough money can't be raised to purchase it.