In the wake of a double fatal collision on the Lions Gate Bridge, the mayor of West Vancouver is backing calls to close the centre lane overnight. Mayor Michael Smith says it seems to be a sensible and logical move, "We don't want a situation where not only were two people killed, but also one of our drivers and some of our passengers … [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...]
An Order of BC recipient backs the Kitsilano Coast Guard base remaining open
May 25, 2012 by
A very respected member of the Search and Rescue community is throwing his support behind keeping the Kitsilano Coast Guard base open. Tim Jones with North Shore Search and Rescue, and an Order of BC recipient, says he doesn't want to wade into the politics between paid coast guard and volunteer auxillary. Jones says instead he has a simple message … [Read more...]
ISS backs move to add new directors at Baja
March 22, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Proxy advisory firm ISS is recommending shareholders of Baja Mining (TSX:BAJ) support a push to add two new directors to the company's board who are backed by dissident shareholder Mount Kellet Capital Management.However, ISS is also encouraging shareholders to vote against a plan by Mount Kellet that would remove two … [Read more...]
VPD backs Internet-surveillance bill
February 21, 2012 by
Canada’s top cops announced Monday in Vancouver that they are backing the federal government’s controversial Internet-surveillance bill introduced in the House of Commons earlier this month. Speaking at the VPD detachment on Cambie Street, officers, representing both the Vancouver and Canadian police, defended and endorsed Bill C-30, which has … [Read more...]
