The provincial government is extending funding to the First United homeless shelter in Vancouver for another year. Minister responsible for housing Rich Coleman says the shelter has resolved some internal problems. "It’s been a very good piece of the entire project to reduce homelessness, street homelessness in Vancouver particularly, over … [Read more...]
“Knight Rises” To Open Around $200M?
June 29, 2012 by
With three weeks to go before release, the first tracking figures are out for Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" and early estimates promise one of the biggest openings of all time reports The Los Angeles Times. In fact those listed as being 'definitely interested' and putting the film as their 'first choice' are at 64% and 22%, … [Read more...]
Watts keeps an open mind regarding policing
June 13, 2012 by
The Mayor of the Municipality with BC's largest RCMP Detachment says she is keeping an open mind when it comes to a regional police force. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts was asked what happens if other mayors holding out on signing the RCMP contract come to her with a workable regional policing plan, "I want to make sure that we get the best policing … [Read more...]
Netflix introduces its own CDN, Open Connect Network, to give ISPs more control
June 11, 2012 by
It's not often that we touch on subjects surrounding content infrastructure -- lectures revolving around AWS, Level 3 and Limelight give most of us the creeps -- but that stuff is absolutely vital to keep petabytes of content flowing to our retinas. As the company's business shifts from by-mail to instant gratification, there are also decisions … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs wanting to open restaurant with video games facing roadblock
June 9, 2012 by
Some entrepreneurs wanting to open a new kind of restaurant in Vancouver are hoping they can stay true to their vision, but say they're facing a roadblock from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. "Just as an extra term and condition that they added to our license was effectively the banning of, the prohibition of video games for our … [Read more...]
Opera about Robert Dziekanski set to open in Halifax
May 27, 2012 by
One of the highlight performances at this year's Scotia Festival of Music in Halifax is an opera about a man who died on the floor of the Vancouver airport nearly five years ago. Composer John Plant co-wrote the piece about would-be immigrant Robert Dziekanski. "The story is told entirely from the imagined voices of Robert and his mother. It starts … [Read more...]
An Order of BC recipient backs the Kitsilano Coast Guard base remaining open
May 25, 2012 by
A very respected member of the Search and Rescue community is throwing his support behind keeping the Kitsilano Coast Guard base open. Tim Jones with North Shore Search and Rescue, and an Order of BC recipient, says he doesn't want to wade into the politics between paid coast guard and volunteer auxillary. Jones says instead he has a simple message … [Read more...]
Three Luxe Hotels to Open in Kenya, Plus Branson’s Safari Camp
May 24, 2012 by
This fall, there's more to scout out than the "Big Five" in Kenya. There are three new luxe hotels opening up and a safari camp from none other than Richard Branson. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Operator charged, but Maple Ridge daycare remains open
May 16, 2012 by
The operator of a daycare in Maple Ridge has been charged with sex-related offences, but the daycare remains open. Edgar Hernandez faces charges of sexual interference and sexual assault, and is accused of touching a young girl inappropriately. A spokesman with the Fraser Health Authority, which licensed the Dragonfly Daycare, says the facility … [Read more...]
Emergency Management Director’s job still open
May 9, 2012 by
It's the middle of Emergency Preparedness Week in the Province, but the City of Vancouver still doesn't have a permanent replacement for its former Director of Emergency Management. Kevin Wallinger was let go in mid-March, and the city has confirmed the search for his replacement is on-going. Daniel Stevens who was the Manager of Emergency … [Read more...]
