March 28, 2024

Advanced Education minister responding to criticism over apprenticeship programs

BC's minister of advanced education is hitting back at NDP criticism of the Liberal Government's handling of the province's apprenticeship programs. Following accusations from NDP Finance Critic Bruce Ralston that the Liberals are only investing in apprenticeship programs because of May's election, John Yap says that couldn't be further from the … [Read more...]

Children and youth representative says BC government spends less on mental health programs than it claims

BC's Representative for Children and Youth is disputing figures from the provincial government -- over the amount of money spent on mental health programs. The minister responsible -- Stephanie Cadieux -- claims $ 94 million are spent each year to address concerns. But Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond isn't buying that number. "I think they spend closer … [Read more...]

Taxisaver proponents celebrate program’s survival

Advocates for seniors and people with disabilities are relieved at Translink's decision to no longer cut its Taxisaver program. Jill Weiss, who chairs the City of Vancouver's persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, says she's happy Translink's board of directors finally listened. "It's wonderful, and it means that for thousands of people who … [Read more...]

Windows 8 Store to sell both Metro-style apps and conventional Win32 programs

Oh, sure -- you've already started digging into the upcoming Windows Store (or, at least what it'll deliver), but Microsoft just revealed a cute little nugget about its future functionality here at Build 2011. In keeping with its mantra of making Windows 8 a one-size-fits-all affair, the Store will be home to both Metro-style apps (useful for … [Read more...]