A major project proposed for North Vancouver City has been nixed with the developers blaming a handful of city councillors. Onni Group says it's withdrawing its application to develop its project at Lonsdale and 13th because of, "the narrow minded attitudes of a handful of city councillors." Mayor Darrell Mussatto says four councillors won out and … [Read more...]
Hearings, application for controversial Surrey casino proposal delayed
November 25, 2012 by
Those who want to speak their mind over a controversial casino proposal for South Surrey will have to wait until January. City of Surrey staff are delaying the hearings on the gaming application until January 14th as they take additional time to review public feedback and impact studies. Staff will also be looking at comments from the Semiahmoo … [Read more...]
Injunction application against Chinese miners to resume Friday
November 14, 2012 by
A Federal Court judge may rule Friday on a request to keep hundreds of Chinese miners from travelling to BC until a decision is made on whether they were legally hired to work here. Charles Gordon is the lawyer for two unions seeking that interim injunction (The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 and Construction & Specialized … [Read more...]
Judge rejects mistrial application
October 24, 2012 by
A new trial has -- not -- been ordered for a young man accused of distributing child porn online in Maple Ridge. Provincial court judge Shehni Dossa has dismissed a request for a mistrial from 21-year old Dennis Warrington. He posted images on his Facebook page of sexual activity between two teens at a rave in Pitt Meadows more than two years … [Read more...]
Development Permit Board approves application that will likely see bowling alley gone
October 23, 2012 by
A development that will likely see Varsity Ridge Bowling demolished has been approved by the Development Permit Board...but those who want the centre saved are still feeling hopeful. The board decided the development has to be four storeys rather than the five Cressey Development wanted. They noted they'd like to see more discussion between the … [Read more...]
Google introduces Maps Tracks and Geolocation APIs, awaits your next location-enabled application
October 19, 2012 by
In its never-ending quest to dominate the global mapping scene, Google has just rolled out a new pair of APIs designed to help organizations build their own location-enabled applications. The first is Google Maps Tracks API, which gives developers the ability to concoct apps that can store, display and analyze GPS data on a map. In other words, … [Read more...]
RCMP defend liquor application for new HQ
June 22, 2012 by
The Mounties are defending plans to serve alcohol at the RCMP's new BC headquarters in Surrey. "It's a multi-purpose facility. It's something like a community hall." Corporal Bernie Conroy says the current E-Division complex in Vancouver has had a so-called 'mess' hall for years. ''That licence allows us to be open seven days a week as per what's … [Read more...]
Attorney General Shirley Bond distances herself from Van Dongen application
May 7, 2012 by
Independent MLA John Van Dongen is going to court in a bid to be named an intervenor in the legal wranglings over the controversial $ 6 million Basi-Virk deal. The Auditor-General is in the midst of a court battle to get all relevant documents on the government's decision to waive the $ 6 million it paid to Basi and Virk's … [Read more...]
Judge dismisses BCTF application
October 12, 2011 by
Saying her original decision in April was clear, a BC Supreme Court judge has dismissed an application by the BC Teachers' Federation requesting clarification on a ruling against the BC government. That ruling in April gave the government one year to address an infringement on the union's right to bargain class sizes and composition. BCTF … [Read more...]
Wavefront Presents WaveGuide Seminar: The Intel AppUp Application Lab: MeeGo series
July 18, 2011 by
Learn how to create exciting experiences with MeeGo and the Intel AppUp℠ developer program. The Intel AppUp℠ developer program provides developers with everything they need to create and then sell their applications to users of millions of Intel® Atom™ processor-based devices. MeeGo promotes innovation and portability across multiple device types, … [Read more...]
