Better news from the Vancouver Police's summer roadblock campaign. 39 driving prohibitions were handed out over the weekend, down from 86 given during the same weekend last year. Out of those 39-impaired drivers, six received immediate roadside suspensions. Two more new drivers were given twelve hour prohibitions. So far, more new drivers have been … [Read more...]
Premier demands better Northern Gateway deal
July 24, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is vowing to "fight for BC" and says she won't support the Northern Gateway pipeline proposal unless Alberta agrees to sit down and sweeten the deal for British Columbia. Clark says right now, things seem pretty one sided---in favour of the Albertans. "They take the bulk of the benefits. they take a minority of the risk. … [Read more...]
Canucks tix prices are better than expected
April 10, 2012 by
With the schedule for round one of the Stanley Cup playoffs now known, one ticket re-seller has been busy, "Well, we definitely saw an influx as soon as it was decided what days the games were going to fall on, so people can plan ahead." And Mario Livich with showtime tickets-dot-com says upper and lower bowl seats have been available for lower … [Read more...]
Government says it will do a better job explaining Drive Able
February 21, 2012 by
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General admits her government needs to do a better job explaining a test seniors must take that determines if they can keep driving. Shirley Bond is asking the superintendent of motor vehicles to have staff visit communities to demonstrate how the "Drive Able" computerized test works. The test … [Read more...]
Better protection for BC sled dogs
February 20, 2012 by
More protection is now in place for sled dogs in BC. The provincial government, BC SPCA, veterinarians, and the sled dog industry have jointly created Canada's first "Sled Dog Code of Practice". It addresses things like health and welfare, nutrition, housing and euthansia for the dogs. The government took after after CKNW broke the story of a mass … [Read more...]
DVBIA wants more and better service
December 9, 2011 by
The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association is supportive of more nighttime bus service. Executive Director of the Association, Charles Gauthier, "You know, downtown literally operates 24/7, and if late-night service was offered, it would assist employees. It would certainly be at a benefit to consumers coming downtown and wanting to … [Read more...]
Clarks admits VIHA should have known better over contract
November 22, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark says the Vancouver Island Health Authority staff were not following protocol when they handed a $ 180,000 communications contacts to her deputy ministers' husband, and did not tender it. When asked on CKNW’s the world today with Gord MacDonald whether she would discipline her deputy or the head of the health … [Read more...]
Synaptics shows conceptual trackpad interface with Windows 8, better make it a reality (video)
November 9, 2011 by
It's pretty obvious from Microsoft's outing of Windows 8 that touch is going to be a real focal point, but on machines that lack a touchscreen, it'll be the trackpad pulling weight. Synaptics, a famed touchpad maker, has just outed a new concept video demonstrating how its products will eventually -- in theory, anyway -- interact with Microsoft's … [Read more...]
Scanning for better cancer outcomes
August 30, 2011 by
The B.C. Cancer Agency unveiled yesterday a new tool in the fight against cancer. The PET/CT scanner is the second at the agency and will double patient capacity, said the parliamentary secretary for seniors to the minister of health, Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid. “I’m looking forward to the new developments I know will happen in cancer imaging, as … [Read more...]
