The leaders of both the BC Conservative Party and the BC Green Party are also speaking out against the decision to not reappoint Auditor General John Doyle. BC Green Party Leader Jane Sterk says the government should have deferred the matter entirely until after the May election. "We actually think that appointments like that should be made by an … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic study also an accurate representation of burnout among BC doctors
August 21, 2012 by
A study by the Mayo Clinic shows almost half of surveyed doctors experienced some symptom of burnout--and when it comes to doctors here in BC, the case is the same. Dr. Andrew Clarke is executive director of the Physician Health Program of BC. He says a study was done in 2008 that found similar results in BC and in Canada. "it's a graded scale, so … [Read more...]
Canon’s waterproof PowerShot D20 now shipping: customers who purchased this item also loved Swimmies and flip-flops
June 4, 2012 by
Planning on trekking down to Costa Rica this summer? How's about a jaunt to Moorea? Or, you know, the local YMCA. Wherever your summer (or winter, for those south of the magical equator) journeys take you, Canon's PowerShot D20 is eager and willing to capture memories without worrying over being splished or splashed. The aforesaid waterproof camera … [Read more...]
The City of Langley says they are also willing to look at leaving Metro Vancouver
April 23, 2012 by
The Mayor of Langley City says he too is willing to take a look at the pro's and con's of leaving Metro Vancouver and starting a new regional district. Peter Fassbender says he isn't the only one who is taking a look at the idea, a lot of Mayors South of the Fraser are "..Well we had a meeting with Mayor Watts, Mayor Froese, myself, Mayor … [Read more...]
Pitt, Bardem Also Up For “Counselor”
April 12, 2012 by
Two months ago came word that Ridley Scott was hoping to land Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem for supporting roles in his upcoming film "The Counselor". Now it looks like he may have got them. Deadline reports that both actors are in talks for the film which begins production in late June. Pitt's wife Angelina Jolie is also in discussions to play … [Read more...]
Nokia Drive gets full offline access, Maps / Transport also updated
March 20, 2012 by
For the smattering of hardcore argonauts on staff here at Engadget (guilty as charged), we've clung tightly to Android when it came time to navigate on the move. Why? Google Maps Navigation, that's why. To date, there's simply no better all-around navigational app from a global perspective -- one that gets updated daily in the cloud gratis, and one … [Read more...]
