The BC Government and Services Employees Union has announced a ban on overtime for its 25-thousand members, effective Monday, September 17th. It's the latest job action in a contract dispute that saw them stage a one day strike last week. They're trying to put some pressure on the provincial government in the hopes of getting a better … [Read more...]
Apple announces presumed iPhone 5 launch event for September 12th; we’ll be there live!
Apple has just invited members of the press to attend a San Francisco-based product launch event on September 12th, where the next generation iPhone is expected to be officially unveiled. As rumored, it seems as if the company's prior iPod-focused fall events may be split off into two. It's been reported that an October event may follow this one, … [Read more...]
Government announces Royal Columbian Hospital expansion
The Liberal government has announced the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.Health Minister Mike de Jong says it isn't clear how long the redevelopment will take.It will be somewhere in the area of about five to seven years.Hundreds of additional beds, a bigger emergency department and a new surgical suite are among what … [Read more...]
Soho House Announces Expansion of Five New Houses by 2014
The exclusive, jetsetter-friendly Soho House has announced five new houses in their international expansion, set to open over the next two years. We hope the world is ready for this kind of luxury. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Province announces new mining strategy
The BC government has announced what it's calling a new "mining strategy" to promote growth in what is already a booming industry. Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman says the plan includes further streamlining of regulations, and building partnerships with first nations. His government hopes to see eight new mines up and running in BC by … [Read more...]
Premier announces funds for new hospitals
Premier Clark has announced up to $ 600 million will be spent on two new hospitals on Vancouver Island. Approximately $ 334 million will be spent on a new, 153-bed facility in Courtenay while $ 266 million will be spent on a new, 95-bed facility in Campbell River. Both are to be completed by 2017. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Premier announces plans for new mental health facility
Premier Christy Clark was in Vancouver this morning for another photo-op.This time Clark announced plans for a new mental health facility at Vancouver General Hospital.This new centre will replace one that is soon to be demolished.The $ 73 million project comes after $ 48 million from the province, $ 25 million from the VGH and UBC hospital … [Read more...]
Vancouver Playhouse announces closure
Struggling under massive debt, the Vancouver Playhouse has announced it is closing. NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says his first professional job was at the playhouse, and he says to hear the news is very sad. ".......When they announced it, I teared up. You know, the playhouse has shaped so many people's lives and taught us about … [Read more...]
Paul Gauguin Completes Renovation; Announces 2013 Sailings
Luxury small-ship cruise line Paul Gauguin knows the South Pacific. In fact, they're the longest continually operating cruise line to ply the waters of the region, and certainly amongst the top-rated. Not to rest on its laurels, the cruise line has announced the completion of a sweeping $ 7 million dollar renovation aboard the 332-passegner … [Read more...]
Frontier Airlines Announces New Denver Routes
Frontier Airlines announced last week that it will be launching five new routes from its hub in Denver, Colorado. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]