B.C.'s Environment Minister says the Opposition's carbon and corporate tax plan would lead the province down an old, bad road. Terry Lake takes issue with the NDP saying it would "roll back" corporate taxes if elected. He says they should call it what it would be: an increase, like B.C. saw in the 90s, with dire … [Read more...]
Just Back From: The Machine House, Transylvania
October 28, 2012 by
We're just back from the spooky-all-year-round country of Transylvania. The region's long, dark history is everywhere from medieval castles to The Machine House, a five year old hotel outside Brasov. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Get Your Google Back: a hilarious video meant for Windows 8 converts
October 27, 2012 by
For those unaware, Windows 8 went on sale today. If all goes well, millions upon millions of Wintel users will be switching the latest OS in the coming months, and there's a giant in Mountain View that's severely concerned about the future of your searches. You see, Microsoft has done a fine job of pushing Internet Explorer and Bing into Windows 8, … [Read more...]
Vancouver police back so called ‘internet snooping bill’
October 26, 2012 by
Saying he knows the wording is not perfect, Vancouver's police chief is urging the federal government to approve Bill C-30. Chief Jim Cho, who also heads up the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, says the legislation offers modern tools for catching online predators. "Law enforcement continues to be handcuffed by legislation introduced in … [Read more...]
Mining company bringing in Chinese workers fights back against misinformation
October 25, 2012 by
The mining company at the center of a controversy over bringing in foreign workers says there is a lot of wrong information out there. Vice President Environmental & Regulatory Affairs at HD Mining International Ltd. Jody Shimkus says it starts with the number of Chinese mining workers coming to BC to do what is called 'long wall mining' "We … [Read more...]
Campaign aims to bring lapsed Catholics back to church
October 21, 2012 by
One of the world's biggest religions is buying advertising to bring Metro Vancouver’s stray Catholics back to the church. The Catholics Come Home campaign, developed by a non-profit organization in Atlanta, reaches out to lapsed parishioners using television ads. This is the first time they've partnered with a Diocese outside the United … [Read more...]
FX Pushes Back “Louie” To May 2014
October 9, 2012 by
FX has pushed back the fourth season premiere of its comedy critical darling "Louie" from Summer 2013 to Spring 2014. FX president John Landgraf tells The Live Feed that star Louis C.K. requested and received the extended hiatus. "Louie has continued to raise the bar and recharge his batteries. I don't think there's anyone else in business who's … [Read more...]
“Strike Back” Gets Another Season
October 3, 2012 by
Cinemax has renewed its action series "Strike Back" for a ten-episode third season to air next year. Cinemax will not confirm which cast members will continue "due to plot spoilers in upcoming episodes of season two" says Deadline. Originally airing as a six-part miniseries on Sky1 in the UK in 2010 starring Andrew Lincoln ("The Walking Dead") … [Read more...]
Apple’s Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake
October 1, 2012 by
"I can't remember if I cried when I read about his widowed bride Something touched me deep inside... the day the music died." R.I.P. Ping (09.01.2010 - 09.30.2012)Filed under: Home Entertainment, AppleApple's Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:14:00 EDT. … [Read more...]
Back to School: 10 Vacay ‘Classes’ in Maui
October 1, 2012 by
There are many joys of reaching the time when "back to school" no longer refers to you. Except when it comes to this Maui-based lesson plan. Think cocktail classes, ukelele lessons, and driver's ed on the Road to Hana. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
