Feel like relocating? Check out this list before you pack—Eurocost International has released their 30 most expensive cities in the world for expats. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Troubled, and expensive, student enrollment software will soon be replaced
September 3, 2012 by
This is the last year for the troubled $ 100-million dollar provincial enrollment software known as BCeSIS. The Ministry of Edcuation says they will likely seek a BCeSIS replacement this fall when they put the contract out for tender. Vancouver School Board chair Patti Bacchus "It can't come too soon BCeSIS has really been a … [Read more...]
The most expensive internet in America: fighting to bring affordable broadband to American Samoa
July 5, 2012 by
"You could argue that there's some value in it." That's New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, speaking candidly during a recent interview at D10 in California. The topic of conversation? Widespread WiFi, and whether or not the government should be the one thinking about its future ubiquity. More specifically, if WiFi hotspots should be treated … [Read more...]
Expensive watch swiped from Langley store
February 2, 2012 by
Maybe this watch should have been kept under the display glass..... Langley RCMP are trying to find a watch worth 13 thousand dollars, taken from the Golden Tree Jewellers in Willowbrook Mall. A man entered the store told the clerk he wanted to see, and ultimately try on, some watches. The clerk fastened the watch to the man's … [Read more...]
Vancouver restaurant claims world’s most expensive hot dog
January 25, 2012 by
Vancouver is home to the most expensive hot dog in the world. DougieDog Hot Dogs, a hot dog eatery on Granville Street, introduced a $ 100 wiener to their menu Tuesday. The Dragon Dog is made up of a foot-long bratwurst infused with 100-year-old Louis XIII cognac — which, on its own has a price tag of $ 2,000 — Kobe beef seared in olive and … [Read more...]
