As political arguments both on the podiums and in homes fire up in the United States ahead of the federal election, The Wall Street Journal has released the first full trailer for the upcoming independently produced and pro-Objectivism feature "Atlas Shrugged Part II: The Strike". The second of a proposed trilogy of films based on Ayn Rand's … [Read more...]
Minimum wage set to rise to full $10.25 this week
April 29, 2012 by
The last set increase of B.C.’s minimum wage is set to come into effect on Tuesday. It'll go up to $ 10.25 an hour, up from $ 9.50. B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair says it's good for both workers and the economy. "But it's certainly not enough. To live in the lower mainland, you need to earn at least $ 11.25 or $ … [Read more...]
Nokia Drive gets full offline access, Maps / Transport also updated
March 20, 2012 by
For the smattering of hardcore argonauts on staff here at Engadget (guilty as charged), we've clung tightly to Android when it came time to navigate on the move. Why? Google Maps Navigation, that's why. To date, there's simply no better all-around navigational app from a global perspective -- one that gets updated daily in the cloud gratis, and one … [Read more...]
“Prometheus” Full Length Trailer Online
March 17, 2012 by
The 2.5 minute full-length trailer for Ridley Scott's much anticipated return to the "Alien" universe is here and it's a beauty. The last 45 seconds in particular are extremely intense and not for the faint of heart, while the imagery is often just jaw-dropping. Check it out below and tell us what you think: Dark Horizons - News … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives wants a full investigation into the Harry Bloy email leak.
March 16, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party says an investigation should be launched into the BC government and their relationship with a donor. John Cummins says there are unanswered questions about the relationship between Eminata group founder Peter Chung and the BC Liberals. Cummins says MLA Harry Bloy did the right thing in resigning … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING: BCTF blasts Bill 22; full scale walkout possible
February 28, 2012 by
The BCTF has harsh words for Bill 22. And a full scale walkout is not being ruled out. BCTF President Susan Lambert is blasting Bill 22, calling the document highly political, and the worst possible outcome. She says the union hasn't had a chance to completely look over the bill at this point. That will happen by the executive at some point … [Read more...]
Dad wants full apology from Anton and NPA
November 16, 2011 by
The father of a 5 year old girl whose photo was used in an NPA brochure without his permission, has filed a formal complaint with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Elections Vancouver. Clifford Belgica says he doesn't consider a call from Mayoralty candidate Suzanne Anton an apology and so has gone ahead with the … [Read more...]
BC Hydro has hands full with heavy winds
November 11, 2011 by
BC Hydro says their crews will be burning the midnight oil after high winds cut power for thousands of customers. Spokesperson Greg Alexis says Abbotsford, Langley, Delta, and Richmond customers were the hardest hit by outages today. "Our peak today on the Lower Mainland we saw over 20,000 customers without power around the province itself on … [Read more...]
