Ottawa's plans to shut down the Kits Point coast guard station won't hurt emergency crews at this summer's Celebration of Light fireworks, but concerns are being raised about next summer. "Right now, we're just finding our way on that and then, from there make operational plans." Vancouver Fire Chief John McKearney says it doesn't look like the … [Read more...]
Closure of coast guard station won’t hurt emergency crews at this summer’s Celebration of Light
July 28, 2012 by
VEF Gala BBQ With Gretchen Libby of Industrial Light & Magic
May 31, 2012 by
Come and join the VEF Board and our Sponsors/Supporters as we enjoy an evening of networking, great speaker presentation and a delicious BBQ fare. Mingle with Entrepreneurs and Industry experts in the newly refurbished Science World at TELUS World of Science, with superb views of Vancouver, False Creek and the North Shore mountains. VEF is excited … [Read more...]
VEF Gala BBQ With Gretchen Libby, Executive in Charge of Business Development & Global Strategy at Industrial Light & Magic – a division of Lucasfilm
May 30, 2012 by
May the force be with you! Come and join the VEF Board and our Sponsors/Supporters as we enjoy an evening of networking, great speaker presentation and a delicious BBQ fare. Mingle with Entrepreneurs and Industry experts in the newly refurbished Science World at TELUS World of Science, with superb views of Vancouver, False Creek and the North … [Read more...]
Politicians argue over effectiveness of new RCMP deal, in light of disgraced Mountie
May 28, 2012 by
Questions in the legislature today about the provincial government's new 20 year deal with the RCMP in the wake of the controversial transfer of Sergeant Don Ray. NDP public safety critic Kathy Corrigan says the new RCMP deal was supposed to give BC more control, instead its been saddled with a disgraced officer who had sex and exposed … [Read more...]
Honda sponsors celebration of light
April 25, 2012 by
A few years back, it was in jeopardy. But organizers say a popular downtown Vancouver fireworks display is safe for three more years, with a brand new title sponsor. Honda Canada has signed on to sponsor the celebration of light for the next three years. With the announcement comes a huge sigh of relief from event organizers, who just a few years … [Read more...]
Squamish family urging bicycle safety in light of their son’s death
April 24, 2012 by
A Squamish family grieving the loss of their 15-year-old son is appealing to parents and youths, to understand how dangerous it is to ride a bicycle along a highway at night. 15-year-old Dean Mccall was riding along Highway 99 near Mamquam Road at 11:35 on saturday night when he was hit by a taxi. He suffered severe head injuries and died the … [Read more...]
Light up the night with this diving tip!
February 19, 2012 by
A night dive at Shark-Ray Alley in Belize is a special treat due to this biological event. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Blinded by the light
January 13, 2012 by
Downtown Vancouver resident David Cookson can’t stand the sight of the electronic billboards at BC Place. But like hundreds of neighbours, he doesn’t have a choice as the glare of the big screens lights up his home during the day and on event nights. “We have constant advertising tormenting us in our homes, our living rooms and our childrens’ … [Read more...]
Lytro’s light field camera hits the FCC, drop-dead simple user manual in tow
December 10, 2011 by
2011's most outrageously incredible camera just hit the FCC, leaving it a step or two shy of being on retail shelves here in America. The Lytro light field camera (hands-on) -- for those who blinked through late October -- is a rare game-changing device that enables photographers to shift the depth of field after the image has been captured. The … [Read more...]
WikiLeaks cables shed light on Apple’s battle against counterfeit wares
September 1, 2011 by
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but if you're Rolex, Gucci or Apple, you probably aren't very interested in being flattered. Due to Apple's intense popularity, an entire industry has arisen that thrives on knocking off the iconic wares Designed in Cupertino. We've seen plenty in our day, and while it may strike some as if Apple's … [Read more...]
