Outgoing B-C Jobs Minister Pat Bell says he feels just fine, but a heart aneurysm is spelling the end of his political career. Bell says the aneurysm was detected last fall, and he may eventually need surgery...he says it appears to be genetic rather than stress-related. He says, "stress isn't kind of a factor in terms of the artery or the … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Auditor General speaks about leaving BC for new job
February 5, 2013 by
Saying he didn't want to leave BC, Auditor General John Doyle admits recent events convinced him to take a job offer in his native Australia. He says the offer of a two-year extension from Premier Christy Clark was insulting. "I made it clear to the chair of the committee that I wouldn't accept anything other than a six-year extension. If for … [Read more...]
Apple executive shakeup: Scott Forstall and John Browett are leaving the company
October 31, 2012 by
Huge news out of Apple today, as its senior vice president of iOS software, Scott Forstall, will leave the company next year after putting in some 15 years. Furthermore, John Browett -- head of Apple retail -- is also on his way out. The memo was delivered late today, on a day that is littered with other news that the company may hope will bury the … [Read more...]
Idea of leaving GVRD not dead yet
October 19, 2012 by
The Township of Langley hasn't made any official moves to opt out of Metro Vancouver and joing the Fraser Valley Regional District, yet. Township Mayor Jack Froese says one of the things needing a look is if the move would generate any cost savings for Langley. He says "Council made a resolution to have a study to see what our costs and benefits … [Read more...]
David Eby is leaving the BC Civil Liberties Association, maybe for politics
July 26, 2012 by
David Eby is resigning his post as executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association. But the move doesn't mean Eby will necessarily run again for the NDP in Vancouver-Point Grey "It really hinges on when the nomination meeting happens and whether or not that works for me in terms of my job with the association and my financial … [Read more...]
Liberal MLA Coell leaving politics
July 11, 2012 by
Another veteran Liberal M-L-A is calling it quits. Saanich-North M-L-A Murray Coell says he will not seek re-election next year. Coell has been in the Legislature for 16 years, and held a variety of cabinet posts under Gordon Campbell. Coell says he wants to spend more time with his family. On Monday, M-L-A Dave hayer announced he was leaving … [Read more...]
Buckley leaving Pavco
June 13, 2012 by
He's leaving because he wants to, not because he has to. That's what the chair of the BC Pavilion Corporation is saying about the resignation of Pavco president and CEO Warren Buckley. "He wants to take a rest, spend more time with his family and ultimately, at some point, I guess he'll decide if he wants to take on something else at a future … [Read more...]
The City of Langley says they are also willing to look at leaving Metro Vancouver
April 23, 2012 by
The Mayor of Langley City says he too is willing to take a look at the pro's and con's of leaving Metro Vancouver and starting a new regional district. Peter Fassbender says he isn't the only one who is taking a look at the idea, a lot of Mayors South of the Fraser are "..Well we had a meeting with Mayor Watts, Mayor Froese, myself, Mayor … [Read more...]
Premier leaving marijuana debate to federal government
February 14, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is rebuffing a call from a group of former B.C Attorneys-General to support the legalization of marijuana. That call comes in a letter to both Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix from Colin Gabelmann, Ujjal Dosanjh, Graeme Bowbrick and Geoff Plant. "I am going to leave the marijuana debate to the federal government,” Clark … [Read more...]
Leaving Las Vegas: Team Engadget departs CES 2012
January 16, 2012 by
CES 2012. It's over, but it'll leave a lasting impression on us all. And by "lasting," we mean "eternal." It'll also go down as the most attended CES ever, with more exhibitors and more product launches than ever before. Engadget as a team hit more news than ever before, covered more hands-ons than ever before and just generally sat in awe at the … [Read more...]
