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Luka Rocco Magnotta is awaiting extradition in a Berlin jail
Tan Long (R), 24, was suspended after he complained on Twitter about a lack of playing time
Song Chol Ri of North Korea carries the national flag during the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
A container ship unloads at the P&O Central Terminal in the Port of Vancouver
Magnotta was arrested Monday in Berlin after a week-long international manhunt
Magnotta is awaiting extradition to Canada
Police said the crime scene, an apartment on Montreal's busy Decarie Boulevard, was virtually covered in blood
Human remains sent in separate packages have been found at two schools in the western Canadian city of Vancouver
A police car leaves with Canadian porn actor Luka Rocco Magnotta at the main detention center in Berlin
Lai Changxing has been found guilty of smuggling cars and cigarettes worth billions of dollars and of bribing officials
Lai Changxing has been found guilty of smuggling cars and cigarettes worth billions of dollars and of bribing officials
Vancouver closed a major road in the financial district for the day-long demonstration
The Japanese delegation tours the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics
Korean Air flight 72 from Vancouver bound for Seoul was diverted after an anonymous caller said a bomb was on the plane
Lai Changxing (L), pictured in 2006, is facing charges of running a criminal organisation that engaged in smuggling
Lai Changxing (L), pictured in 2006, is facing charges of running a criminal organisation that engaged in smuggling
Lai Changxing (L) is facing charges of running a criminal organisation that engaged in smuggling and bribery
Unmanned Japanese ship, swept into the ocean during last year's tsunami, is now drifting 1,500 km north of Vancouver
The pride of the operation in Christchurch is "Maximus," a British-made Centurion battle tank
"Tanks for Everything" in Christchurch has a fleet of eight tanks, armoured personnel carriers and Jeeps
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'Canadian Psycho' case adjourned

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 21, 2013 14:51 EDT
A preliminary hearing into the case of a Canadian former porn actor accused of murdering and dismembering a Chinese man was adjourned until April 8 here Thursday, court officials said.
 

'Canadian Psycho' collapses at pre-trial

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 19, 2013 16:18 EDT
A Canadian former porn actor accused of murdering and dismembering a Chinese man collapsed in court on Tuesday while evidence was presented against him, witnesses and his lawyer told AFP.
 

Red-faced Lululemon recalls too-sheer yoga pants

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 19, 2013 14:21 EDT
Lululemon Athletica designs clothes suited to rolling, stretching and other yoga moves. But the company itself took a tumble Tuesday after announcing its yoga pants were too sheer.
 

US ice dancers reclaim world crown

by Laurie Nealin  AFP Global Edition
Mar 16, 2013 19:39 EDT
Americans Meryl Davis and Charlie White reclaimed the world ice dance title from Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir for the second time on Saturday at the World Figure Skating Championships.
 

Omar Souleyman sings for his troubled Syria at SXSW

by Robert MacPherson  AFP Global Edition
Mar 16, 2013 17:38 EDT
Syria's Omar Souleyman arrived literally at the 11th hour at South by Southwest (SXSW) for a benefit concert in the wee hours of Saturday for victims of the conflict in his homeland.
 

Japan pays for tsunami cleanup on Canadian coast

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 13, 2013 16:54 EDT
Japan provided $1 million on Wednesday to help clean up debris from the March 2011 tsunami that has washed up along Canada's shores.
 

Judge denies 'Canadian Psycho' bid for closed-door pre-trial

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 12, 2013 15:50 EDT
A preliminary hearing for the so-called "Canadian Psycho," a former porn actor accused of murdering and dismembering a Chinese man, will remain open to the public, a judge ruled Tuesday.
 

'Canadian Psycho' in court for pre-trial hearing

by Michel Viatteau  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 15:41 EDT
A former porn actor dubbed the "Canadian Psycho" appeared in court on Monday for a hearing on whether a trial can proceed in the grisly murder and dismembering of a Chinese man.
 

'Canadian Psycho' trial set to begin

by Michel Viatteau  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 06:33 EDT
The epilogue of the most significant Canadian crime story in years begins Monday in Montreal with the trial of Luka Rocco Magnotta, accused of slaying and dismembering a Chinese student.
 

'Canadian Psycho' lawyers to ask for closed hearing

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 04, 2013 15:46 EST
Lawyers for a man accused of a gruesome killing and dubbed the "the Canadian Psycho" will ask a judge to ban the public from his preliminary hearing scheduled to start next week, the defense told AFP on Monday.
 

TED Talks take wing online as enclave ends

by Glenn Chapman  AFP Global Edition
Mar 02, 2013 12:41 EST
As a week of mind-bending TED Conference talks ranging from animal necrophilia to fighting poverty ended Friday, inspiring presentations from the renowned gathering were spreading.
 

Welsh striker Earnshaw joins Toronto of MLS

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 01, 2013 15:36 EST
Welsh international Robert Earnshaw, the only player to score a hat-trick in every professional division in England, joined Major League Soccer's Toronto FC on Friday ahead of the club's opener.
 

NHL unveils realignment plan

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 27, 2013 00:07 EST
The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.
 

League MVP Malkin suffers concussion

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 25, 2013 17:49 EST
Russian forward Evgeni Malkin is out indefinitely with a concussion after slamming his head into the boards, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Monday.
 

Canadians return to Vancouver for Italy tie

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 19, 2013 14:53 EST
Canada's Davis Cup squad, fresh from a stunning upset of tennis powerhouse Spain earlier this month, will return to Vancouver for a home quarter-final tie against Italy in April, Tennis Canada announced on Tuesday.
 

Silicon Valley talent dream tied to immigrant hopes

by Glenn Chapman  AFP Global Edition
Feb 17, 2013 14:52 EST
Silicon Valley's long crusade to break open doors to America for foreigners with key technology skills hinges on a political battle in Washington over broader immigration reform.
 

Teen queen Ko in sight of sensational second win

By Staff Reporter  AFP Asian Edition
Feb 16, 2013 12:32 EST
New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko moved within sight of a historic second US LPGA win at the age of just 15 when she shot 70 to share the Women's Australian Open third round lead with Shin Ji-Yai on Saturday.
 

New York wraps up 5 years of handing out free condoms

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 15, 2013 21:32 EST
New York City this week marked the fifth anniversary of a groundbreaking free condom program that has distributed tens of millions free rubbers, under the racy slogan "NYC Condoms -- Get Some!"
 

Asada leads Japan sweep at Four Continents

By Staff Reporter  AFP Asian Edition
Feb 10, 2013 14:44 EST
Former two-time world champion Mao Asada led Japan's medal sweep in the women's singles at the Four Continents championships, remaining unbeaten with five wins in the pre-Olympic season.
 

Japan's Asada skates to medal sweep at Four Continents

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 10, 2013 06:41 EST
Former world champion Mao Asada led Japan's medal sweep in the women's singles at the Four Continents championships, remaining unbeaten with five wins in the pre-Olympic season.
 
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Coordinates: 49°15′N 123°6′W / 49.25°N 123.1°W / 49.25; -123.1
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
RegionLower Mainland
Regional DistrictMetro Vancouver
Incorporated1886
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 - City114.67 km2 (44.3 sq mi)
 - Metro2,878.52 km2 (1,111.4 sq mi)
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 - City578,041(Ranked 8th)
 - Density5,335/km2 (13,817.6/sq mi)
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