April 20, 2024

Access4Kids input device allows disabled children to control touch-centric tablets (video)

The innovation world at large has been crafting ways for handicapped individuals to interact with computers for years on end, but the issue of tablets has created another predicament entirely. How do you enable someone to masterfully control a touch-centric device, when the mere act of touching is a challenge? Ayanna Howard, professor of electrical … [Read more...]

Your input, please, on BC Ferries

The province wants your input on what, if any, BC Ferry sailings should be cut to help the corporation's bottom line. BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee says viurtally all cost cutting measures have been implemented so what's left on the chopping block is service levels.  " There's a hundred and eighty six thousand sailings in the system - … [Read more...]

BC Liberals launch campaign for voters’ input ahead of 2013 election

Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal Party have launched what they call an unprecedented campaign to gather input from all British Columbians on policies to take into next year's election. Clark has posted a seven-minute video on the party's website soliciting ideas on everything from public sector wages to senate reform, education and a name … [Read more...]

The BC Government wants your input on the new Family day holiday

The Liberal government wants to hear from you about which day to set as the new Family day holiday next February.  Labour minister Margaret MacDiarmid says the government will solicit public input through a website and social media on whether to choose the second or third monday of the month as the day off.  She said "So we are going to … [Read more...]

Input wanted on airfare advertising

The Canadian Transportation Agency is looking for the public's input in developping new standards in airfare advertising.The move comes after the federal government gave the agency the task of forming regulations requiring airlines to include all fees and taxes in their advertised prices.Chantal laflamme with the Canadian Transportation … [Read more...]

Independent review seek public input into Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot

A Vancouver Canucks fan poses for a photo in front of a burning vehicle at the corner of Georgia and Hamilton streets during the Stanley Cup ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]