On Thursday May 17, fans are invited to join Lindt to help make dreams come true at a very special celebration event. The first 75 guests will get the chance to meet Canadas skating darlings, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalists & 2012 World Champions, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir from Stars on Ice.This unique event brings Vancouver chocolate lovers … [Read more...]
05/17/2012 – LINDT BRINGS THE CHOCOLATE DREAM TO VANCOUVER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TESSA VIRTUE AND SCOTT MOIR
May 17, 2012 by
Twitter app update brings improved discover, search and notifications to iOS and Android
April 28, 2012 by
It's not like there's any shortage of alternatives, but those sticking with the ooh-ficial Twitter app on iOS and Android woke up to a rather pleasant update today. Briefly, the company's promising improvements to discover, search and notifications, with the new build allowing users to view "Activity" -- described as a "stream of updates that shows … [Read more...]
NITDroid now available in alpha form, brings Android 4.0.3 to Nokia N9 (video)
March 23, 2012 by
It's hardly the first time we've seen Ice Cream Sandwich parading around on a phone that shipped with MeeGo, but for those waiting for a proper, (semi) stable release to try it on their own N9, heads-up. NITDroid forum administration e-yes has laid out alpha release numero uno, dubbed Project Mayhem, which brings Android 4.0.3 to one of the most … [Read more...]
Govt. brings down BCTF legislation this afternoon
February 28, 2012 by
The provincial government will bring in legislation this afternoon that will attempt to resolve its long-running contract dispute with BC teachers. There is speculation the bill will extend the union's last contract, while directing non-monetary issues to a mediator. That mediator is expected to find savings within that existing contract, … [Read more...]
Education Minister George Abbott brings in Bill 22
February 28, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott has introduced Bill 22, the Education Improvement Act aimed at bringing a resolution to the government's contract dispute with the B-C Teachers Federation. Here are all the details:-The bill suspends teachers' strike action, brings in mediation, and sets a cooling off period to allow time to reach a deal-Once … [Read more...]
B.C. brings in new rules to protect sled dogs
February 20, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Almost two years after a gruesome sled dog cull, the British Columbia government has introduced another layer of protection for working dogs.The Sled Dog Code of Practice sets out standards of care for everything from health, nutrition and housing to working conditions, transportation and euthanasia.The new rules come after the B.C. … [Read more...]
Lensbaby Edge 80 Optic brings a slice of tilt-shift to your life (sample photos)
February 14, 2012 by
C'mon, admit it -- if you won one of many lotteries, you'd be purchasing a legitimate tilt-shift lens right after picking up a new Ferrari and buying a chocolate factory. Given that said scenario is highly unlikely to pan out, Lensbaby is stepping in to make the letdown a bit easier to stomach. The Edge 80 Optic is the latest in the outfit's … [Read more...]
BenQ brings XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming monitors to North America
February 6, 2012 by
BenQ's XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming LCDs have been around the block a time or two, but the outfit's taking advantage of this week's Consumer Electronics Show to launch 'em both here in North America. The range is available across quite a few screen sizes (17-, 19-, 21.5-, 22-, 23- and 24-inch), with pricing hitting around the $ 500 to $ 600 mark. … [Read more...]
Grey Cup night brings Ecstasy & agony
November 28, 2011 by
Vancouver pubs roaring as home team comes through during game last night Fans growled in triumph yesterday night as they saw their home team go from last to hoisting the Grey Cup. It was an orange party at the Shark Club in Vancouver with a handful of Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans watching on the big screen, which team will hoist the coveted silver … [Read more...]
H2O Wireless brings no-contract wireless broadband with international roaming to Best Buy, prices it into oblivion
October 25, 2011 by
And this, folks, is why Engadget will be first in line once the Occupy International Roaming convention gets underway. Truth is, it's not H2O Wireless' fault that its latest mobile broadband launch is priced in a way that would only appeal to those who spend their spare time printing money -- it's just the way the (crooked) industry works. Outside … [Read more...]
