Surrey's Holland Park will be the site of a large candlelight vigil Friday night as people gather to remember Amanda Todd. The 15-year old took her own life last week after years of relentless bullying. Organizer Lucky Gill is asking everyone to wear pink to show bullying doesn't have a place in society, "By attending the candlelight … [Read more...]
Google Chrome claims one-third of global browser share, according to StatCounter
August 20, 2012 by
Google's Senior Vice President of Chrome & Apps Sundar Pichai confirmed to the crowd back at D10 that Chrome browser use was soaring -- particularly in the consumer space -- and StatCounter's latest data most definitely backs that up. The newest report, ending July 2012, shows the Chrome creeping up to 33.8 percent worldwide from 32.8 percent … [Read more...]
Travel Tip: Go Global At a Mapparium in Boston
June 12, 2012 by
Ever wanted to see the world, glowing and all lit up, on a thirty-foot bridge? Head to Boston, where the Mary Baker Eddy Library is home to fascinating exhibits as well as the stunning Mapparium. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Drupal Global Training Day Seattle
June 9, 2012 by
This all-day workshop is a hands-on introduction to building a mobile and desktop ready website using the free, open-source content management system Drupal. Start: 2012-06-22 12:00 AM End: 2012-06-22 9:19 PM Location: Silver Cloud Inn, Lake Union, 1150 Fairview Ave N More … [Read more...]
VEF Gala BBQ With Gretchen Libby, Executive in Charge of Business Development & Global Strategy at Industrial Light & Magic – a division of Lucasfilm
May 30, 2012 by
May the force be with you! Come and join the VEF Board and our Sponsors/Supporters as we enjoy an evening of networking, great speaker presentation and a delicious BBQ fare. Mingle with Entrepreneurs and Industry experts in the newly refurbished Science World at TELUS World of Science, with superb views of Vancouver, False Creek and the North … [Read more...]
Xcom Global opens international MiFi rental / service center in New York City
May 20, 2012 by
Serving jetsetters at LAX just wasn't enough for Xcom Global. Engadget's personal favorite when it comes to snagging international data before leaving the States is now opening up shop in the Big Apple -- a wise move for increasing its presence in a market where loads of humans are doing business in nations other than the United States. Xcom's … [Read more...]
How do we innovate out of our global health challenges?
January 24, 2012 by
Solving complex problems with public entrepreneurship and technology. Join us for a thought-provoking evening at the Beedie School of Business when the CMA Centre for Strategic Change hosts Professor Anita McGahan as she shares her experience and perspective on the delivery of healthcare in South Sudan. Dr. McGahan will describe how innovative … [Read more...]
Another result of being on the global circuit
October 20, 2011 by
The Surrey Regional Economic Summit gets going Thursday morning and Mounties are advising both commuters and protesters. Corporal Drew Grainger says they have an area set aside for protesters to make their feelings known about former U-S President George Bush, "There will be, of course, restrictions because of the heightened security aspects of … [Read more...]
Occupy movement a global awakening
October 13, 2011 by
The founder of Vancouver-based Adbusters, whose anti-consumerist magazine catalyzed the Occupy Wall Street demonstration, didn’t expect the movement to spread like wildfire, says an Occupy Vancouver organizer. New Westminster resident Min Reyes said she and other organizers met up with Adbusters founder and editor Kalle Lasn and said he realized … [Read more...]
BC Green Party leader says smart meter program a “global contagion”
September 26, 2011 by
The BC Green Party will be active in bc municipalities to rally opposition against the installation of BC Hydro smart metres. LeaderJane Sterk says members of her party are being encouraged to help citizen groups forming in some communities opposing smart meters. "We encourage people to be involved on issues that are important to them I … [Read more...]
