The Consumers Association of Canada is warning people to brace for higher prices after the federal government hiked import duties on some countries, including China. President Bruce Cran says it is a certainty people will see the price of goods go up. "That is going to cost I believe something like 300-million dollars and the thing that … [Read more...]
Seagate’s $200 Wireless Plus 1TB hard drive streams content everywhere, includes 10-hour battery
January 18, 2013 by
A (very) early slip through the FCC's database uncovered Seagate's Wireless Plus drive several months ago, but here at CES, the company is finally ready to take the official wraps off of the aforesaid drive. It's a portable 1TB affair, shipping with USB 3.0 support and offering up the ability to stream music and video to practically anything … [Read more...]
“Drive” Helmer Tackles “The Equalizer”
December 8, 2012 by
"Drive" helmer Nicolas Winding Refn has signed on to direct the $ 50 million big screen reboot of "The Equalizer" franchise at Sony Pictures. Edward Woodward starred in the classic CBS television series about Robert McCall, a former operative of a covert intelligence organisation who seeks redemption for his dark past via offering his services … [Read more...]
Three people arrested after incident at Commercial Drive and East Broadway
November 10, 2012 by
Police have arrested three people after an incident near the intersection of Commercial Drive and East Broadway. Police aren't saying much at this stage, but two police vehicles pinned a black Honda Accord around noon. Witnesses say they saw officers with guns drawn arrest three people. The car was left with its hood smashed in. Police say nobody … [Read more...]
LaCie PetiteKey USB flash drive: slim and discreet, for files of the private variety
November 8, 2012 by
What if the key to your home continued to get smaller and smaller? Would that be something you'd cheer or loathe? Thankfully, that's not the question we're posing today -- instead, we're wondering if you'd enjoy a key-like flash drive that's smaller than its predecessor. LaCie's new PetiteKey sort of gives itself away right in the title, being even … [Read more...]
Adrian Dix withholding judgement over BCTF drive to hike taxes for education
October 1, 2012 by
The leader of the NDP is withholding judgement on the BC Teachers Federation seeking a jump in taxes to pay for education improvements. Adrian Dix was asked where he sits when it comes to hiking taxes to pay for hiring teachers "The education system today is funded with tax money everyone understands that is the case under the current … [Read more...]
Nokia Drive offline navigation review: taking the Lumia 900 for an off-the-grid spin
August 3, 2012 by
I've sung praises about it for years, but it seems like only now the industry is getting on the same train of thought. It could be my unnatural adoration of travel, or just an entirely healthy fear of getting lost, but offline navigation has long since been a top priority for me when choosing a mobile device. Or, more importantly, a mobile … [Read more...]
High schools off limits to stripper recruiting drive
July 26, 2012 by
BC's Labour minister is looking to boards of education to stop any attempt to recruit high school girls as strippers. Margaret MacDiarmid says she found it shocking an adult entertainment company wants to target high schools. MacDiarmid says worried parents should contact their local school trustees. "The boards are the one who … [Read more...]
Google gently tweaks offline experience for Docs, rolling out to Drive users now
July 16, 2012 by
You asked for it (probably), and Google delivered (definitely). Once you've enabled Docs offline within Google Drive -- you have, right? -- you'll be able to both create and edit Google documents and view Google spreadsheets sans a live internet connection. But now, Google's massaging the interface in order to automatically filter only offline docs … [Read more...]
“Drive” Director Brings “Barbarella” To TV
June 21, 2012 by
"Drive" and "Bronson" helmer Nicolas Winding Refn is set to direct and executive produce a TV series based on the classic French comic "Barbarella" says Variety. Gaumont Intl. Television is behind the series with Martha De Laurentiis also serving as executive producer, but no scribe has yet been set. Jean-Claude Forest created the character who … [Read more...]
