Woo, boy. You know those National Security Letters that the FBI has been issuing at its own discretion -- the ones Google has been doing its best to track? Judge Susan Illston of Federal District Court in San Francisco just found 'em unconstitutional. As the story goes, NSLs arrive from the factory with a gag order on the recipient, and as Illston … [Read more...]
5 Cool Things About Pinnacles, Our Newest National Park
February 7, 2013 by
Have you met our nation's new national park yet? Pinnacles got the honor just last month (it is California's ninth, putting the state in the lead), and offers the chance to spot a California condor. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Vancouver protesters join Idle No More’s national day of protest
January 16, 2013 by
Vancouver's noon hour 'Idle No More' rally Wednesday started slowly, but the crowd gradually grew to more than 100. Holding up signs and playing traditional ceremonial prayers on the drums, demonstrators gathered outside the Wall Centre where hearings on the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline are being held. Speakers … [Read more...]
Grieving parents support call for national inquiry
December 12, 2012 by
The latest call for a national inquiry on the disappearance and murders of hundreds of First Nations women included tearful testimony from the parents of a teenager killed in Kamloops last week. Glen Wilson and Matilida Fowler both sobbed as they talked about losing their 16 year old daughter C-J Morningstar Fowler. They say they just want to know … [Read more...]
National Parks Free Over Veterans Day Weekend
October 31, 2012 by
Want to get away before bulky sweater season starts? We've got just the thing—National Parks will all be free on Veterans' Day weekend. See you in the great outdoors! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
National day of action planned to support women’s right for safe, legal abortions
October 20, 2012 by
All women should have access to a safe and legal abortion. That's the message of a National Day of Action Saturday aimed at promoting women's rights. It's being organized by the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, who claims many women are forced to travel long distances to have the operation. "Abortion is not a thing by itself, it's often … [Read more...]
National Instruments Technology Symposium
September 24, 2012 by
Register and join National Instruments engineers for a one-of-a-kind event packed with technology demonstrations, expert advice, and a partner exhibition. The day-long event program features a morning keynote and several technical sessions designed to help you enhance your productivity, reduce your costs, and optimize your system’s … [Read more...]
Google brings five California-based US National Parks into Street View
July 20, 2012 by
Taking a virtual tour of the Amazon or Antarctica? Totally doable with Street View. But some of America's finest National Parks? Yeah, those have been a long time coming. Today, Google announced the inclusion of five California-based US National Parks in Street View, and for those who haven't had the opportunity (of a lifetime) to visit, they're … [Read more...]
CKNW Wins 2 Coveted RTNDA National Awards
June 25, 2012 by
CKNW has won two coveted RTDNA National Awards at the organization’s 50th annual conference in Toronto. This is prestigious recognition for outstanding journalism in Canada. Jon McComb won for best editorial for "From Hell to Hope – A Personal Journey Through Depression" and the CKNW News-Talk team won for Best Continuing Coverage for … [Read more...]
National anthem singer helps kick off pro-life campaign
June 2, 2012 by
Pro-life activists protesting across the country with a truck plastered with graphic aborton imagery had a Vancouver celebrity help kick off their campaign this week. Mark Donnelly is a local opera singer best known for belting out the national anthem at Canucks Games. On Tuesday, Donnelly joined the demonstrators to launch their cross-country trip … [Read more...]
