Looking to get away? Private islands offer the kind of seclusion for those who mean business. But they vary wildly in how hard they hit the wallet. Read on for budget-friendly options...and a few indulgences. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Mozilla launches Firefox OS Simulator 1.0 into the wild, alongside per-window private browsing for nightlies
December 24, 2012 by
We knew it was en route, and now developers anxious to try out potential apps for Firefox OS can finally get to cracking without the need to source any additional hardware. The 1.0 build of the Firefox OS Simulator enables devs to test their programs for the outfit's new mobile OS without having to find a compatible phone. Mozilla's calling this a … [Read more...]
Hong Kong’s Private Kitchens Go Public…ish
November 29, 2012 by
They've been around since the mid-90s, but are coming into the light. They are the famed private kitchens of Hong Kong, offering some of the city's best cuisine in intimate spaces, and they're going mainstream. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Vancouver private clinics court battle delayed… again
November 15, 2012 by
The official court battle between the operators of two private Vancouver health clinics and the BC government has been delayed. Lawyers were supposed to spend two days next week in front of a BC Supreme Court judge arguing whether the clinics owned by prominent doctor Brian Day should be allowed to keep charging customers for services already … [Read more...]
LaCie PetiteKey USB flash drive: slim and discreet, for files of the private variety
November 8, 2012 by
What if the key to your home continued to get smaller and smaller? Would that be something you'd cheer or loathe? Thankfully, that's not the question we're posing today -- instead, we're wondering if you'd enjoy a key-like flash drive that's smaller than its predecessor. LaCie's new PetiteKey sort of gives itself away right in the title, being even … [Read more...]
Businesses want more equal compensantion between public, private workers: survey
September 26, 2012 by
The Coalition of BC Businesses hopes the Union of BC Municipalities will take note of a recent survey. The poll found most respondents – 90 percent – want compensation for public employees to be in line with what private sector workers receive for the same jobs. Another 86 percent said the pay and benefits for government … [Read more...]
Government seeks injunction against private clinic
August 22, 2012 by
A judge will decide whether two private health clinics in Vancouver will be allowed to keep illegally billing customers for services covered by Medicare. The Medical Services Commission has made good on its threat to seek a court-ordered injunction against Cambie Surgeries Corporation and the specialist referral clinic. On July 18th, both clinics … [Read more...]
BCNU in war of words with private clinic
August 8, 2012 by
BC Nurses Union President Debra McPherson is accusing the operator of two private clinics in Vancouver of using 'snake-like' tactics to deflect attention from his unethical behaviour. "I think it's grossly unfair. This is a man who practices in violation of the law of the province and of the nation, who openly admits to it and that's what the real … [Read more...]
Health minister says he won’t act on private clinics’ illegal billing
August 4, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver says it is up to the Ministry of Health to take action on two private health clinics found to be billing illegally. But Minister Mike de Jong doesn't seem ready to do so yet. Cambie Surgery Centre owner Dr. Brian Day is challenging public health care laws in court, and de Jong says he will wait to see how that plays … [Read more...]
Private health clinics in Vancouver run afoul of the Canada Health Act
July 18, 2012 by
Two private health clinics in Vancouver are facing court action from BC's Medical Services Commission if they continue illegally billing patients for services covered by medicare. An audit started in January of last year has found the clinics operated by the Cambie Surgery Centre found more than 200 cases of illegal billing. Commission … [Read more...]
