A B.C. trades union is expected to announce tomorrow details of a settlement that has finally been paid in a human rights case involving temporary foreign workers who helped build the Canada Line. The b-c human rights tribunal ruled back in 2008 that SELI Canada and SNC Lavalin discriminated against Latin American workers toiling on the Skytrain … [Read more...]
Vizio brings pricing and release information to spring line of laptops and desktops
March 29, 2013 by
For those opting to "replace" instead of "clean" this spring, Vizio's got a bit of news for you -- the outfit's latest line of touch-friendly laptops and desktops now have firm pricing details to pore over. Starting with the portables, the 14-inch Touch Thin + Light (CT14T-B0) will ship soon with an AMD A10 APU and a base price of $ 1,089.99; the … [Read more...]
Names of Evergreen Line stations revealed
March 23, 2013 by
The Ministry of Transportation revealed a few tidbits about the Evergreen Line Saturday. Transportation Minister Mary Polak says the announcement wasn't just about releasing the names of the stations and was more than a back slapping exercise ahead of May's provincial election. "Well, what is new -- is that we have the early works are mostly … [Read more...]
Yes, the Expo Line is THAT old
March 20, 2013 by
Translink is beginning a seven station, 164 million dollar upgrade of the aging Expo Line. The Province is picking up 84 million dollars of the tab with the remaining cost being split between Translink and the Federal Government. Translink's Bob Paddon says the major facelifts of the seven stations could prompt work to upgrade the Expo Line … [Read more...]
Transportation Minister draws a firm line in transit funding fight
February 15, 2013 by
BC's Transportation minister doesn't seem to be too worried about a looming deadline from the mayors council over transit funding. Mary Polak says while the mayors have some options the perception Translink will just run out of money and have to cut services is not accurate. "Translink won't run out of money. The mayors could if they chose, vote to … [Read more...]
Work starts soon on Evergreen line
January 29, 2013 by
A consortium lead by SNC-Lavalin, "EGRT Construction", has been awarded an 890 million dollar contract to design, build and finance the Evergreen line. It's expected eight thousand jobs will be created during the construction of the line. Work begins in February. And that work will include building a two kilometre tunnel, and seven stations. CKNW … [Read more...]
Picket line going up around BC Place Monday morning
January 27, 2013 by
Unionized workers at BC Place will be going on strike Monday morning. BC Government and Service Employees Union Spokesperson Karen Tankard says the workers have been without a contract since May, and are taking action after talks didn't go anywhere last week. "The main sticking point is job security. There is work that goes on in BC Place that is … [Read more...]
Shoppers line up for Boxing Day deals
December 26, 2012 by
Savings come to those who wait. That seems to be the motto among the people who lined up in downtown Vancouver early this morning to take advantage of Boxing Day sales. CKNW caught up with these shoppers outside the Future Shop on Robson Street. CKNW: "What time did you get in line?" Shopper: "One o'clock." CKNW: "What do you want to get … [Read more...]
Brooks McLaren Re-Writes “Line of Sight”
December 22, 2012 by
Warner Bros. Pictures and Silver Pictures have hired Black List writer Brooks McLaren to rewrite the action thriller "Line of Sight." The story revolves around an elite commando squad who, in the midst of an attack on the United States, must transport a high value target along the eastern seaboard to insure the security of the … [Read more...]
Additional cameras may be installed on skytrain line following bomb scare
November 4, 2012 by
Transit Police still don't have a suspect in relation to Friday's bomb scare. Spokesperson Anne Drennan says her force has received tips but there is yet to be a break in the investigation. She says going forward, signs could be placed to warn riders to watch out for suspicious items. Installing additional cameras is also on the table. Despite the … [Read more...]
