April 26, 2024

The leader of the BC Green party says both Clark & Cummins will try to block an effort to unite the right.

The leader of the BC Green Party is throwing more wood on the fire when it comes to merging the BC Liberals and BC Conservatives.  Jane Sterk says momentum might build to unite the right, despite the feelings of the two party leaders.    She said "I do think that we are going to see more impetus particularily from the busines backers … [Read more...]

The NDP Energy critic says something isn’t right, as BC Hydro removes 1000 Smart Meters.

BC Hydro is taking newly installed smart meters off of 1000 homes and re-installing another meter in its place.  Hydro initially saying they were checking the meters for accuracy and there 'might' be some kind of an issue.  The news had NDP Energy critic John Horgan outraged, after hearing complaints about billing..   He said … [Read more...]

Learn to perform this lucky ritual the right way

Here's how to properly toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Apple’s next-gen iPad launch event is tomorrow, get your liveblog right here!

Got plans for tomorrow? Of course not -- you canned 'em a week ago. For those still unaware, Apple will be unveiling its next iPad at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco tomorrow, and as always, we'll be there live to bring you the news as it happens. Feel free to get caught up on the latest from the rumormill right here, … [Read more...]

Start the Iditarod right with this Alaskan tip

There's no better way to deepen your understanding of the state's history and people than with a stop to this museum. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Cities right to be paranoid about AG: Burnaby mayor

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan has slammed the provincial government’s proposed municipal auditor general as a political ploy and a waste of money. On Thursday, Minister Ida Chong and Premier Christy Clark introduced legislation to create the $ 2.6-million office of an auditor general for local government (AGLG). Clark said the position — to be … [Read more...]

eBoy Engadget t-shirts are now shipping, get yours right here!

Great news for people who wear clothes: eBoy's first full collection of Engadget t-shirts has started to ship all over the world. For those that pre-ordered between September 16th and yesterday, you should be receiving a shipment in the coming days. For everyone else? There's no better time to start stocking up on stocking stuffers, as the entire … [Read more...]

Apple’s ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event is tomorrow — get your liveblog right here!

Apple pulled a fast one by leaving the iPhone 5 in its back pocket during WWDC, and little did we know that it'd be Tim Cook -- not Steve Jobs -- revealing the company's next-gen handset. 'Course, Tim already had a bit of experience by doing the honors alongside Lowell McAdam for the Verizon iPhone 4, but this is another beast entirely. Will the … [Read more...]

Windows 8 developer preview: when and where to download (update: right now, here!)

Got a brain full of Windows 8? Can't stop obsessing about it? Fret not -- as of 8PM PT this evening (just under eight hours from now), you'll be able to download a copy of the Windows Developer Preview to your 32- or 64-bit x86 machine (no activation required) from dev.windows.com. Sorry, ARM hopefuls! Per usual, we'd recommend doing so on a … [Read more...]

Say it Right and Get a (Free) Bite in NYC with the Living Language Food Truck

Attention New York Fodorites: Start brushing up on your high school foreign language knowledge! To celebrate the release of their brand new Platinum products, Living Language will be loading up a food truck with culinary delights and serving free treats. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]