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Concert giant AEG Live is seeking book drafts and manuscripts by Jermaine Jackson that it claims may reveal details about his superstar brother that will help its defence in a lawsuit filed by the singers' mother.

Friendly felines are ideal; shy pets should be left alone

Like many Vancouver Islanders, my concern for what happens in the Rest of sa国际传媒 (ROC) doesn't extend far beyond the Swartz Bay ferry terminal.

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has called for three members of the punk band Pussy Riot to be freed, saying further prison time would be "unproductive.

FAMILY What: Kit Pearson book signing Where: Munro's Books, 1108 Government St. When: Saturday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fifth annual event opens tonight and continues until Sunday with dozens of shows

St. Luke Players: Auditions for Goldilocks and the Three Bears Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.; Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. and Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. (if necessary) Details at stlukesplayers.org/auditions.

Researchers say they have restored hearing in deaf gerbils using human embryonic stem cells.

Season opener next month features 30 of the earliest maps

Our vet says Ollie is too fat. This has resulted in a strict health regime, which, in turn, has caused our pug dog to become slightly deranged. The veterinarian's scale indicated Ollie was 27 pounds. Pugs are supposed to weigh between 13 and 20.