A Vancouver city councillor has responded to the city manager's blocking of her motion by hiring a lawyer. Councillor Adriane Carr says Penny Ballem exceeded her jurisdiction when she quashed Carr's request for the financial details of a plan to pool the resources of the city's 20 volunteer run community centres. "This is a matter of who's in … [Read more...]
Transit Police look to UK for new hires
February 2, 2013 by
Metro Vancouver Transit Police are looking offshore to fill at least a half dozen vacancies. The search will be focused on officers in the United Kingdom who have transit police experience. Transit Police spokesperson Anne Drennan says there's a lot of competition among all police detachments to find suitable new hires. "Both municipal … [Read more...]
Go Daddy hires former Microsoft and Yahoo exec Blake Irving as next CEO
December 12, 2012 by
Just in time to stand behind what will undoubtedly be the most grotesque Super Bowl ad of the 2013 contest, Blake Irving is taking the top seat over at Go Daddy. The infamous, flip-flopping domain registrar has confirmed that Irving will begin duties as CEO starting January 7th of next year, succeeding interim CEO Scott Wagner. Prior to this, … [Read more...]
BCCLA hires new executive director
December 9, 2012 by
The BC Civil Liberties Association has hired a new executive director. Josh Paterson is a lawyer with a background in first nations and environmental issues. While he says that likely factored into his hiring, pushing police accountability will continue to be a priority for the BCCLA. "There has been an improvement in the way things are going on … [Read more...]
James Cameron Hires An “Informationist”
October 24, 2012 by
James Cameron has selected the thriller "The Informationist" as his next directorial effort once he finishes his "Avatar" sequels says Heat Vision. An adaptation of the Taylor Stevens novel, the story centers on a woman born in central Africa who spent her teenage years as a protege of gunners and mercenaries. She has now reinvented herself as … [Read more...]
Kevin Hart Hires Some “Valet Guys”
May 25, 2012 by
Kevin Hart ("Think Like A Man") is in talks to join Kevin James in the comedy "Valet Guys" at Sony Pictures reports Deadline. The pair would play two valet guys at a high-end hotel who lose a pricey sports car and have 48 hours to retrieve it. They soon end up on the run. Nick Bakay and James penned the script and shooting aims to kick off later … [Read more...]
Aurizon Mines hires new CEO
August 15, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX:ARZ) said Monday that George Paspalas has joined the Vancouver-based gold company as chief executive and president.He replaces David Hall who announced in June ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
British Columbia Hires Steve Price as Head Coach
July 18, 2011 by
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 18. THE University of British Columbia Department of Athletics and Recreation, in conjunction with the Pacific Dolphins Swim Association, are pleased to announce ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
