While the City of Vancouver moves ahead with plans to start up a public-private bike share program, the man most likely to be BC's next premier says he's not interested in changing legislation requiring all cyclists wear helmets. City staff have already conceded liability issues concerning mandatory helmets will be a problem for the program … [Read more...]
Facebook warms to subscription billing for devs, backs away from Credits as main currency
July 4, 2012 by
Subscriptions. It's the wave of the future, man. It's also the wave that Facebook's now riding, as it has just announced plans to enable developers to offer subscription payment services starting in July. In other words, devs that charge monthly for a premium edition of a title will be able to accept automated payments so long as the user continues … [Read more...]
ID released of a man killed when a bridge swept away in the Kootenays
June 25, 2012 by
The man killed when a bridge was swept away by flooding near Nelson on Saturday has been identified. Edward Posnikoff was 72 years old and from Crescent Valley. A family member watched him fall into the water when the bridge collapsed over Goose creek. His body was recovered Sunday. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Arthur P. Stern, instrumental in inventing the color television and GPS, passes away
June 9, 2012 by
Engadget learned that Arthur P. Stern passed away on May 24th, 2012, but just this week, The Los Angeles Times has published a laudable look back at a man that had an enormous impact on the technology that we rely on -- and, quite frankly, take for granted -- each and every day. Born in 1925 in Budapest, Hungary, Arthur went on to obtain an M.E.E. … [Read more...]
We’ll hear from the one that got away
April 10, 2012 by
A former prostitute, who says she escaped from serial killer Robert Pickton, is set to testify at the Missing Women Inquiry. The woman, who will use the fake name Anderson when she takes the stand, survived a bloody knife fight in March of 1997 at Pickton's home. Commissioner Wally Oppal is examining why an attempted murder charge was stayed the … [Read more...]
Commodore founder Jack Tramiel passes away at age 83
April 9, 2012 by
Terribly sad news from the family of Jack Tramiel today. The Polish-born businessman is perhaps best known in the technology universe for his founding of Commodore International, the company responsible for the Commodore 64, 128, Amiga, etc. Tramiel's story is an inspiring one; he was born into a Jewish family, and during World War II, was sent to … [Read more...]
Duke Point terminal still at least a month away from re-opening
February 26, 2012 by
Duke Point ferry terminal is inching closer to being repaired, but it likely won't re-open for at least another month. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says crews are taking advantage of the temporary closure to perform upgrades. "We will be doing some housekeeping work. I know they are installing some new carpeting in the … [Read more...]
Big Valley actor passes away
February 10, 2012 by
Actor Peter Breck died in hospital Monday after a lengthy illness. His fan site says he passed away from an undisclosed illness but had been suffering from dementia. The Rochester, New York born Breck moved to Vancouver in the mid-80's and ran the Breck Academy Actor's School. His most famous role was that of "Nick Barkley," … [Read more...]
Yahoo’s Jerry Yang quits the company he co-founded, walks away from Alibaba as well
January 19, 2012 by
The long, drawn-out, oftentimes melodramatic saga revolving around Yahoo itself and co-founder Jerry Yang is well-documented. Perhaps too well. Thankfully for us all, that ends today. As of January 17th, he has resigned from Yahoo's Board of Directors and all other positions with the company, and moreover, has resigned from the Boards of Yahoo … [Read more...]
Step-up Vancouver a week away
September 8, 2011 by
A week from today (Thursday), 3 Somali-Canadians will be taking off on a 3-day walk from White Rock to Seattle, and it's all to raise money to combat famine in Somalia. The initiative is called "Step-up Vancouver" and organizer Muna Jimale says the group of young Somali-Canadians wanted to do something to battle famine in the troubled country, and … [Read more...]
