The RCMP in Burnaby say they are taking 911 calls about the busy traffic on Boxing Day. So they want to remind holiday shoppers to not call the emergency line and just be patient while waiting to get in or out of parking lots. "It’s a bit of an ongoing issue at times. We recognize that 911 is an easy number to remember, convenient to … [Read more...]
Special on/off ramps may use extra gasoline?
November 28, 2012 by
HOV commuters who use the 152nd Street on and off ramp will not get special discount rates for using the new Port Mann Bridge. Port Mann Highway One project spokesperson Max Logan says the problem is the on and off ramps at 152nd Street pass under the camera gantry. Logan says to get the discount, you must be in the HOV lane when you go … [Read more...]
Sheriffs volunteer for extra duty in traffic
August 1, 2012 by
Deputy Sheriffs and other BCGEU members will be rallying to support their proposal to expand the role of Sheriffs to save BC taxpayers money. The idea was rejected at the bargaining table by the Government. The Union believed it was a way to generate revenue and free-up regular officers for crime fighting. BCGEU President Darryl … [Read more...]
Doctor Brian Day defends extra billing
July 19, 2012 by
The owner of the Cambie Surgery Centre insists he fully cooperated with BC's Medical Services Commission during an audit which confirmed two of his Vancouver clinics are illegally billing patients for services covered by Medicare. Doctor Brian Day is reacting to commission chair Tom Vincent's claim the clinics refused investigators access to … [Read more...]
PSA: If you purchased extra Gmail storage, your Google Drive just got bigger
April 29, 2012 by
5GB, huh? Not quite enough for you? If you were wise enough to up the capacity of your Gmail inbox + Picasa allotment before today, your Google Drive experience just got a lot more awesome. A trio of editors here at Engadget HQ managed to upgrade their Gmail boxes a couple of years ago, and at the time (read: it's no longer an available option), … [Read more...]
“Avengers” Just Shot An Extra Scene?
April 13, 2012 by
Marvel's much anticipated "The Avengers" screened for Los Angeles critics on Wednesday night to a strong response, while early tracking figures have emerged indicating enough interest for potentially the biggest opening weekend yet for a Marvel film ("Iron Man 2" currently holds the record with $ 128 million). Yesterday however was the big press … [Read more...]
$40 m extra for agency to help B.C. disabled
January 19, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government is pouring another $ 40 million into the Crown agency that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities.Premier Christy Clark says the money for Community Living BC will be used to handle an increased caseload involving 13,000 clients and to create employment programs.Social Development Minister … [Read more...]
Low-income seniors to get extra $50 a month
December 11, 2011 by
The provincial government is giving low-income seniors funding support to cover housing expenses. Close to 7,000 people in residential care homes are getting an extra $ 50 per month. Because many seniors spend up to 80 per cent of their after-tax income on room and board, the province is increasing the minimum monthly disposal income from $ 275 … [Read more...]
