After a long wait, the province will finally have an independent office to investigate police.B.C. Civil Liberties Association Executive Director David Eby says it's a big step. "This is incredibly important in our organization's opinion to re-establish public confidence in police accountability in this province that when things go awry that … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s Office Store now open for business, productivity-boosting apps just a click away
August 20, 2012 by
You've known it was coming, and today the doors to Microsoft's Office Store were flung wide open. In short, it's a newfangled portal that enables avid Office and SharePoint users to search for, discover and install apps. Users will need a Microsoft account and the preview version of Office, SharePoint or Exchange in order to start diving in. … [Read more...]
The Premier dismisses another dismal poll and questions over office spending
August 3, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark was greeted by protesters when she arrived to speak at a private luncheon for women in Delta Friday morning. Before entering the Delta Town and Country inn, she paused only for a few moments to take questions from reporters about her office's credit card expenses. "Every province is going to have a bill similar to … [Read more...]
The Premier’s office wasn’t the only department with big credit card bills
August 2, 2012 by
Spending may have doubled at Premier Christy Clark's office this fiscal year, but other ministries have added to their bills as well. Transportation and Infrastructure spent an extra one million dollars in 2011-2012 than the year before. Government credit card records show the ministry of jobs, tourism and innovation spent $ 2.5 … [Read more...]
ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T showing ‘in stock’ at Office Depot, days before scheduled US release
July 13, 2012 by
July 16th? Why wait? A full three days prior to the previously scheduled US release date, ASUS' Transformer Prime TF700T is showing as "in stock" right now from Office Depot. For those who've managed to forget about it's amenities since its original unveiling some six months ago, this one's packing a 10.1-inch (1,920 x 1,200) display, Android 4.0, … [Read more...]
Civilian-led police investigation office to launch Sept. 10
July 5, 2012 by
Justice Minister Shirley Bond says the new Independent Investigations Office to oversee police agencies in B.C. will be up and running by Sept. 10. Bond says the IIO will be civilian-led and will investigate incidents of death or serious harm involving police officers. "Certainly from my perspective, I think it will change the way that … [Read more...]
Protest planned at Moore’s Port Moody office over Tories’ omnibus budget bill
June 2, 2012 by
Protests against the Harper government's omnibus budget bill are being held across the country. Here in the Lower Mainland, demonstrators gathered at Heritage Minister James Moore's office in Port Moody. Critics have condemned Bill C-38 for lumping together more than 70 pieces of legislation, including changes to the fisheries act and environmental … [Read more...]
They’re not raises: premier’s office
May 4, 2012 by
The premier's office is offering more clarification, about political staff and executive salary increases that have unions hopping mad. According to a 'fact sheet' given to CKNW, political staff have been under "net zero" for the last six years. And while some staff have received pay increases, it comes because they move up a pay grade. Unlike in … [Read more...]
Another change at Premier’s office
May 2, 2012 by
Another change at the Premier's office. CKNW has learned deputy press secretary Rebecca Scott is leaving the Premier's office to take a job in government communications. Scott was at the centre of some controversy, after the CBC’s ombudsman ruled her husband, legislative reporter Stephen smart, is in a conflict of interest, because Scott … [Read more...]
