That $ 1,500 price tag for Google Glass Explorer Edition? Perhaps it makes a bit more sense considering that US labor will be used to manufacturer it. According to unnamed sources cited by Financial Times, the first run of production-quality Glass headsets will be built in Santa Clara, California. The reason? A lot is riding on the quality of … [Read more...]
UPDATES: Avoid Port Mann bridge: ice falls on vehicles, at least one hurt
December 19, 2012 by
Travellers across the new Port Mann bridge have been dodging chunks of ice falling from the cables above the span. RCMP tell our traffic station AM 730 they are in the process of shutting the bridge down, and that at least one person has been injured. This caller says it's an 'absolute nightmare:' "Large ice balls landing on our cars! I … [Read more...]
The BC Conservative party shows at least one ‘dissident’ the door
October 16, 2012 by
It is official, one of the loudest rebel voices opposing BC Conservative party leader John Cummins has been tossed from the party. Allison Patton says her membership has been revoked per a letter from the party recieved tuesday. As for what is next. "Well it is pretty clear what the letter states which is I am no longer a member of the party as it … [Read more...]
Racing to continue for at least two more years at Hastings
July 27, 2012 by
Horse racing will continue at Hastings Park in Vancouver for at least another two years. Great Canadian Gaming and the City of Vancouver have agreed to extend Hastings Racecourse’s operations agreement for two years. Great Canadian Gaming vice president Howard Blank says this allows the company and the city to work toward long-term operations … [Read more...]
LG’s 5-inch Optimus Vu shipping soon in white (in Korea, at least)
May 5, 2012 by
Just under two months after LG's Optimus Vu got priced for the hometown market, in flies news that another hue will soon be on those very same shelves. The 5-inch, 4:3 ratio'd Android smartphone will soon hit South Korea in white, purportedly targeting the "younger" market -- you know, folks who like "cool" things (a translation for "refreshing," … [Read more...]
Duke Point terminal still at least a month away from re-opening
February 26, 2012 by
Duke Point ferry terminal is inching closer to being repaired, but it likely won't re-open for at least another month. BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says crews are taking advantage of the temporary closure to perform upgrades. "We will be doing some housekeeping work. I know they are installing some new carpeting in the … [Read more...]
Serkis Signs For At Least One “Apes” Sequel
November 3, 2011 by
20th Century Fox has signed on Andy Serkis to reprise his mo-cap role of the lead ape Caesar in at least one sequel to this Summer's sci-fi hit "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" says Deadline. Serkis had only signed on for one movie and the deal reportedly ensures he'll be back for multiple future installments. Both director Rupert Wyatt and … [Read more...]
Killer gets jail for at least 15 years
November 3, 2011 by
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - A man convicted in a brutal stabbing death in Surrey, B.C., 13 years ago will have to wait at least 15 years before he can apply for parole.A B.C. Supreme Court judge in New Westminster set the parole eligibility for 52-year-old Gary Johnston, who was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Vic Fraser.Fraser walked … [Read more...]
'Rock snot' is Vancouver Island's least loved export
August 16, 2011 by
You don't have to be rich to be able to make a statement with the car you drive. These old rollers will turn heads, but won't break the bank, and they're listed for sale in Vancouver ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
