April 29, 2024

Microsoft details memory reclaiming process within Metro-style apps

Microsoft has made clear that Metro-style apps will be "suspended" when they aren't the foremost app that's running, enabling the associated CPU to divert its power to more... shall we say, pressing matters. But for those wondering about memory in the aforesaid scenario, there's an entire post now dedicated to explaining precisely that. Microsoft's … [Read more...]

Lawyer not rushing process, he says

  Costs linked to BC's ongoing Missing Women Inquiry must still be finalized, but a prominent Vancouver lawyer is dismissing suggestions he's trying to have hearings extended so he can make more money. The total estimated price tag recently topped four million dollars.  Cameron Ward, who's representing the families of 25 victims, is … [Read more...]

NDP’s Energy Critic weighs in after governments agree on review process for proposed Site C dam

The NDP's Energy Critic is cautiously optimistic after the provincial and federal governments agreed on one review process for the proposed Site 'C' dam.  John Horgan says what is important is a very thorough scientific review examining the environmental impacts of the dam.  He says while a unified review between Ottawa and Victoria is … [Read more...]

Attempting to clarify the process

Saying the word 'riot' was never mentioned during a series of conference calls with Vancouver Police leading up to the June 15th riot,  the head of BC's Liquor Control Board, Karen Ayers, insists she only raised concerns about 'bad behaviour' fuelled by alcohol, "The word 'riot' wasn't even mentioned. It was not a point of discussion. and was … [Read more...]

Elections BC says HST voting process has gone well

8/5/2011 Elections BC says the HST voting process that comes to an end this afternoon has gone "remarkably well". Assistant Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman says there have only ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]