One social media specialist says he doesn't necessarily think a Twitter campaign will keep the online movie provider, Netflix from supporting the controversial U-S Bill, SOPA or Stop Online Piracy Act.Dave Texeira says he thinks the online campaign will bring some attention to the issue but ultimately will not stop Netflix from supporting the bill … [Read more...]
Statues may keep on smiling
March 13, 2012 by
The temporary bronze laughing statues in Morton Park near English Bay could be a permanent fixture in Vancouver’s West End. Vancouver Park Board chair Constance Barnes told CBC that an anonymous donor has come forward to foot the bill for the A-Maze-ing Laughter piece, which originally retailed at $ 5 million. She added the Chinese artist dropped … [Read more...]
Group opposed to smart meters vows to keep fighting
March 10, 2012 by
Despite being rebuffed by the BC Utilities Commission, smart meter opponents say they aren't going away. Earlier this week, the commission ruled against ordering BC Hydro to stop installing the meters over its provincial mandate and privacy concerns. Sharon Noble, with the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters in BC, says the commission didn't give their … [Read more...]
Dix says he’ll keep an open mind
September 18, 2011 by
N.D.P. leader Adrian Dix says he'll be keeping an open mind on the Premier's soon to be unveiled jobs plan. Dix says his hope is that the plan won't be "more of the same." He says he's hoping the plan addresses problems around inequality, arguing B.C. doesn't have a level playing field when it comes to people getting the education and resources … [Read more...]
MLA Kash Heed allowed to keep his seat
August 31, 2011 by
BC's former Solicitor General --who quit his job as West Vancouver's Police Chief to get into politics-- has been fined 11-thousand dollars, but he's been allowed to keep his seat as the MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview. The fine stems from a vote-tampering scandal during the 2009 election campaign. While there's no proof Heed … [Read more...]
