RTM. To the everyman, those three letters may not mean much. To those waiting with bated breath for Microsoft's next operating system, it's a huge milestone worth celebrating. Microsoft has today confirmed that Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing, enabling its OEM partners to grab the final code and begin implementation on systems that'll … [Read more...]
Microsoft confirms Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing, OEM partners now have final code
August 1, 2012 by
BC government contract with IBM released
July 4, 2012 by
The province spent over $ 230-thousand dollars trying to keep it under wraps. But as now you too can have a look at the BC government's multi-million dollar contract with IBM. The province released the full contract late Tuesday, after losing an eight year legal battle with the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association. The … [Read more...]
ID released of a man killed when a bridge swept away in the Kootenays
June 25, 2012 by
The man killed when a bridge was swept away by flooding near Nelson on Saturday has been identified. Edward Posnikoff was 72 years old and from Crescent Valley. A family member watched him fall into the water when the bridge collapsed over Goose creek. His body was recovered Sunday. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Interim report released on affordable housing in Vancouver
June 25, 2012 by
An interim report from the Mayor of Vancouver's housing affordability task force is recommending the establishment of a city-run authority to manage affordable housing developments. Mayor Gregor Robertson says other highlights include providing more homes close to transit hubs. "And the zones around them to have stacked townhouses, row … [Read more...]
Updated: Name released in Burnaby murder
May 28, 2012 by
We now know the name of at least one of the victims of last nights double murder in Burnaby. 36 year old Huong "Andy" Tran owns the small sushi restaurant near Royal Oak and Kingsway. His body, along with the body of another woman, were found last night, the victims of a shooting. The name of the female victim has not been … [Read more...]
Transit Police audit released
May 15, 2012 by
An audit of Transit Police is painting a rosy picture...The review was done by the Vancouver Police Department - and makes 30 recommendations.When it comes to violent crime, the review cites a 6.8% drop between 2008 and 2010.Tt also finds fare enforcement reached an all-time high in the second quarter of last year.Chief Officer Neil Dubord is happy … [Read more...]
Mounties issue warning as accused sex predator released
May 11, 2012 by
Burnaby Mounties have issued a rare warning, as a man accused of sexual and violent crimes against women is released from custody. 43-year-old Shalendra Kumar Sharma was released two days ago as he awaits trial. That has police worried, because they say the Surrey man is extremely dangerous. Sharma was the subject of a news conference in February, … [Read more...]
ID released on Surrey’s latest homicide
May 7, 2012 by
It wasn't gang-related. That's what police are saying after confirming the identity of Surrey's latest murder victim. The Integrated Homicide Investigation team says he was 21-year old Noel Jackson, a young man from Ontario who had a criminal record in that province and had recently moved to BC. He was killed in the 12400 block of … [Read more...]
Gas-and-dash killer to be released again this week
April 29, 2012 by
The now-22-year-old man who killed Grant De Patie during a gas-and-dash seven years ago will be let out on statutory release this week, for the third time. Darnell Pratt was first released in June of 2010 and again in November 2011, but violated his parole both times. “It’s having him rehabilitated and returned to our community as a … [Read more...]
Budget released
February 21, 2012 by
Finance minister Kevin Falcon has released the provincial budget for 2012-2013. Among the highlights: - The Liberals are sticking to their plan to balance the budget next year. This year's budget aims for a 968 million dollar deficit, with a predicted surplus of 154 million in 2014-15. - The deficit for the current fiscal year is now pegged at 2.5 … [Read more...]
