The Toronto International Film Festival (or TIFF for VIPs) ended two weeks ago, but we're still reeling—snapped photos on the red carpet, did the CN Tower Walk, and lived to tell the tale. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Just Back From: Sailing the Cunard Queen Elizabeth to Norway
September 15, 2012 by
Non-cruise people listen up: this is not the screaming kid-filled cruise of your past. Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth is a luxe new guard with rich decor and unforgettable experiences. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Office Store now open for business, productivity-boosting apps just a click away
August 20, 2012 by
You've known it was coming, and today the doors to Microsoft's Office Store were flung wide open. In short, it's a newfangled portal that enables avid Office and SharePoint users to search for, discover and install apps. Users will need a Microsoft account and the preview version of Office, SharePoint or Exchange in order to start diving in. … [Read more...]
Environmental groups on Enbridge: Just Say No
July 30, 2012 by
"Just say no." That's what several groups holding a morning news conference are telling the Premier when it comes to the proposed Enbridge Gateway pipeline. Josh Paterson with the Westcoast Environmental Law Association says Premier Christy Clark is missing the point when she talks about the money. "66 per cent of British Columbians in the most … [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...]
Just so you’ll know who to blame for the terrible commute
April 24, 2012 by
A train derailment in Surrey shut down two lanes on scott road Monday night. Southern Railway of BC President Frank Butzelaar explained the extent of the mess, "The train consisted of five locomotives and fifty railcars, and we have two locomotives that derailed and one boxcar." No people were injured in the derailment and Butzelaar says no … [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...]
Suspect in coffee-shop stabbing had just been in hospital
February 23, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are now saying a 30-year-old man charged in a coffee-shop stabbing was apprehended for mental-health reasons two days earlier, taken to hospital, and then released. Charges of attempted murder and obstructing a peace officer were laid today against Mohamed Amer after a 71-year-old man was stabbed yesterday in a coffee shop … [Read more...]
Laval’s big comeback attempt falls just short
November 26, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - It would have been the biggest comeback in Vanier Cup history.The Laval Rouge et Or's rally from a 23-0 half-time deficit fell just short as they lost the Vanier Cup 41-38 in double overtime Friday to the McMaster Marauders."We can't spot a team like that 23 points," said Laval coach Glen Constantin, whose team was dethroned after … [Read more...]
Columbia’s line of electric Omni-Heat jackets, gloves and boots on sale, just in time for Old Man Winter
November 5, 2011 by
It took 'em a bit longer than expected, but Columbia's still pushing out its complete line of Omni-Heat electric (and in turn, heated) jackets before the holidays. In fact, a few more of these guys have cropped up since we reviewed the (admittedly excellent) Circuit Breaker back in March, including the Electro Amp, Wader Widgeon and Big Game … [Read more...]
