Saturday marks a month since 15-year-old Amanda Todd committed suicide and her video plea for help made headlines around the world. Officials with the Coquitlam and Maple Ridge school districts, where Amanda was a student, say a lot of work has been done since her death. They’ve reviewed their programs and response plans, held events on teen … [Read more...]
Should the governance of Translink be changed?
October 19, 2012 by
While much of the Translink argument revolves around funding, the Mayor's Council also wants see governance changes. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson was asked if it is time for the region's transit system to be run by Metro Vancouver, and he says, "well, I think that governance is at the core of the challenges here. The Mayors don't have the … [Read more...]
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean review: a look at what’s changed in Google’s mobile OS
June 28, 2012 by
Google's next iteration of Android wasn't quite the full-point release jump that many of you were perhaps anticipating. Rather than using Google I/O 2012 as the launching pad for Android 5.0, we're being formally introduced to v4.1 -- a mere 0.1 ahead of where Ice Cream Sandwich placed us around six months ago. Aside from grabbing a name change, … [Read more...]
Striking Chilliwack teachers changed venues today forcing the Premier to make changes of her own.
March 5, 2012 by
Striking Chilliwack teachers were outside a private school today where the Premier was scheduled to attend an event. President of the Chilliwack Teachers Association Katharin Midzain says after they set up shop on the sidewalk outsdie Unity Christian school, the Premier cancelled. Midzain said "And I am surprised she would think that … [Read more...]
