About a dozen protesters voiced their opposition to the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project, at a public information session hosted by a Burnaby school Saturday. Mary Leige with the group "Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion" says the boost in tanker traffic is her major concern. "I'm worried about the increase that this'll … [Read more...]
Opponent of Southlands project fears deal is done
November 14, 2012 by
Despite Delta Mayor Lois Jackson's assertion an upcoming vote on plans to develop part of the Southlands will be un-biased, an opponent of the controversial project remains un-convinced. Richard Kunz with the group 'Southlands the Facts' has been speaking out against any residential or commercial development on that land for the past two … [Read more...]
Mounties aim to shut down another Project X party
August 30, 2012 by
Coquitlam Mounties say they're ready to play the role of party poopers after a plan to host a major party spread online. Inspired by the movie Project X, and fuelled by social media, a massive house party planned for the Como Lake Village area has police prepared to shut it down before it even starts. "We have extra patrols in the area. We will be … [Read more...]
Project could impact on your life
August 15, 2012 by
A Richmond-based pilot project is hoping to find the link between the quality of life for seniors and the number of medications a person takes. Dr. Scott Garrison with Vancouver Coastal Health is hoping the study will receive enough funding to expand provincially, "We're hoping that by minimizing medications and by minimizing the dosages of … [Read more...]
VEF – An Evening With Shaun McConnon of Q1 Labs: From University Project To Multi-Hundred Million Dollar Exit
May 8, 2012 by
Shaun McConnon, former Chairman and CEO of Q1 Labs, is a three time winning CEO who has built over a Billion dollars of shareholder value. Learn how Q1 Labs successfully spun out technology from the University of New Brunswick and built a global company worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Under Shaun’s leadership, Q1 Labs raised $ 42M in … [Read more...]
DTES project gets go-ahead from city
April 24, 2012 by
Vancouver's Development Permit Board has voted unanimously to go ahead with the Sequel 138 development in the downtown eastside. The decision was made at City Hall after a six-hour meeting in which approximately 60 downtown eastside residents voiced their disapproval of the development. One downtown eastside resident expressed his … [Read more...]
Project on burial site sparks protest
March 13, 2012 by
Musqueam band members are demanding that developers of a South Vancouver property cease construction after workers discovered intact human remains. About 40 band members were protesting Monday underneath the Arthur Laing bridge on SE Marine Drive, holding signs that read “Protect Our Ancestors” and waving the Musqueam flag. In late January, … [Read more...]
They’re Doing A “Project X” Sequel
March 7, 2012 by
"Project X" and "Scott Pilgrim" co-scribe Michael Bacall is reportedly already at work writing a treatment for a "Project X" sequel says The Hollywood Reporter. Work got quietly underway on the 'X' sequel a few weeks ago, before the teen comedy opened to a strong $ 21 million over the weekend. Whether Bacall's treatment becomes a script depends … [Read more...]
Cinderella Project pampers underprivileged high school kids
March 4, 2012 by
More than 150 underprivileged high-school seniors were pampered Sunday in downtown Vancouver. The Cinderella Project provides students with gowns, suits, and accessories in advance of graduation ceremonies. “When they walk out of the change room, and they look in the mirror and they go wow! I've never looked so good! I can't believe that's … [Read more...]
Human Birdwings project takes flight… on video!
January 20, 2012 by
Just now catching up with the Human Birdwings project? Nice timing. The human flight machine -- built by Jarnos Smeets to rely on a Wiimote and Wildfire S, among other niceties -- has just enjoyed its first moments of liftoff. In essence, the wings were strapped onto a willing Earthling, and as he began to flap his arms... well, it's a sight you … [Read more...]
