April 26, 2024

Tide changing on NHL fighting

A new Angus Reid Poll shows that there isn't much appetite for on-ice fights in hockey, both among hockey fans and Canadians in general. The poll found that 68% of hockey fans and 67% of Canadians think on-ice fights should be out of professional hockey. 78% of both hockey fans and Canadians would like to see on-ice fights banned from the … [Read more...]

Momovan13 – How Virtual Payment Systems are Changing the Retail Environment for a Better Customer Experience

Back by Popular Demand... DigiBC Presents: Mobile Monday Vancouver How Virtual Payment Systems are Changing the Retail Environment & Customer Experience Presentation by Payfirma Monday, March 4th 2013 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Network Hub Pizza & Beer Included DigiBC Members $ 5 // Non-Members $ 10 March Topic: How virtual payment systems are … [Read more...]

#Momovan13 – How Virtual Payment Systems are Changing the Retail Environment for a Better Customer Experience

Back by Popular Demand... DigiBC Presents: Mobile Monday Vancouver How Virtual Payment Systems are Changing the Retail Environment & Customer Experience Presentation by Payfirma Monday, March 4th 2013 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Network Hub Pizza & Beer Included DigiBC Members $ 5 // Non-Members $ 10 March Topic: How virtual payment systems are … [Read more...]

VEF – The Changing Face of Vancouver’s Film Industry

Pre-registration at $ 45 now open at www.vef.org. Held at Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street. Doors open 5pm, main presentation at 6pm. Vancouver's film industry has long been associated with studio sets, location shoots and heavily staffed production crews. The new face of Vancouver's film industry is characterized by production studios in … [Read more...]

ICBC changing bonus system

  ICBC is making some changes to its controversial bonus system. CKNW has obtained a memo sent to ICBC employees saying full bonuses will only be paid if the company meets its 2011 target of a 217 million dollar profit.  If there's a net loss, there will be no bonuses, if profits only reach 35 million, there will be no payout for the CEO … [Read more...]

12/02/2011 – The Changing Art and Science of Public Policy & Advocacy

LAN Institute proudly presents one of Canada’s most experienced practitioner, writers and teacher of public policy advocacy, Sean Moore. Hosted by Sean Moore and Al Etmanski, the seminar is designed for anyone interested in the changing face of policy including government, members of boards, Executive Directors, and staff of organizations that … [Read more...]

VEF: Mobile Platforms – How The Market Is Changing

Mobile markets, hardware and applications are evolving. Google's purchase of Motorola's mobile division is an example. Join us for a look at the latest trends in the corporate and consumer markets. Moderated by Wavefront our guest speakers from Microsoft, Research in Motion and potentially other major industry players, will discuss mobile … [Read more...]

Changing face of the labour force

Canada’s labour force continues to grow but retiring baby boomers will slow the rate of growth to a crawl over the next 20 years, Statistics Canada says. The agency estimates there could be as ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]

Know the best place to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

When in London, get to Buckingham Palace by 10:30 to grab a spot in the best viewing section at the gate facing the palace, since most of the hoopla takes place behind the railings in the forecourt. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]