Range anxiety? Clearly, the decisive issue of today's automotive age. In an effort to avoid "pulling a Tesla" (or "pulling a Musk," as it's uttered in some circles), BMW is reportedly planning to offer petrol-powered loaners to i3 buyers who need to -- you know -- actually drive somewhere other than work. All snark aside, it's clear that the 80 to … [Read more...]
Dix vows to revive Science World program
February 11, 2013 by
The leader of the BC NDP says his party will back a popular science education program cut by the BC Liberals, if it wins May's provincial election. Adrian Dix says the one million dollar a year program for the awareness and learning of science, run by Science World, should never have been cut. "The joy of learning and enjoying science and enjoying … [Read more...]
Energy-saving program pulled
February 3, 2013 by
The City of Vancouver is pulling out its energy-saving program - after the program bombed from lack of homeowners' participation - costing taxpayers more than $ 100,000. An ambitious program voted in about a year ago by the city - encouraging homeowners to do enery-saving updgrades wasn't as successful as the City had … [Read more...]
Police now using Bait Program for more than just cars
January 31, 2013 by
The Bait Car Program now includes more than cars Justice Minister Shirley Bond, police and ICBC have announced that bait property will now be places in Bait Cars. Bond says, "this year's auto crime enforcement month will focus on theft from vehicles. IMPACT and other police agencies throughout the province have committed to protecting valuables and … [Read more...]
Babbel launches subscription-based language learning program for iPad
January 7, 2013 by
Looks as if there's a new twist in the language learning game. Following the release of a basics guide on the iPad last year, Babbel has decided to bring most of its 11 language guides to Apple's tablet line -- but rather than forcing customers to fork out giant sums for the full monty, it's offering tools in smaller subscription chunks. Learners … [Read more...]
Ting begins ‘bring your Sprint phone’ program, lures you to the contract-free side
December 27, 2012 by
Ting, a curiously structured MVNO utilizing Sprint's network, has a pretty interesting pricing structure. For ridiculously light users, it's bound to save some dough, but heavier users may not fare so well. For those who've yet to hop on the myriad other MNVO networks that tap into Sprint's infrastructure, Ting is now inviting those with Sprint … [Read more...]
Feds to review temporary foreign worker program
November 8, 2012 by
A key labour leader in BC is pleased the federal government is reviewing a controversial program aimed at hiring foreigners to fill local jobs. "We're slowly peeling the layers back on this and we're going to get there." Steve Hunt is the Western Canada director of the United Steelworkers Union, which has been critical of plans to hire … [Read more...]
TaxiSaver program saved
July 11, 2012 by
Translink has reversed its decision to axe the "TaxiSaver" program. Translink's board of directors has announced it will be maintained the Taxisaver program. That reverses a decision announced back in May. The original decision stemmed from discussions on how to meet growing demand for custom transit services, and the goal was to re-direct funding … [Read more...]
Bike rental operators voice concerns about new bike share program
July 10, 2012 by
After being promised they would be consulted by city staff about plans for a new public-private bike share program, several Vancouver bike rental operators are still waiting.Joe Kainer of English Bay Bike Rentals says that's why he felt compelled to interrupt a city council discussion about the program this morning."Well the problem for me is that … [Read more...]
