BC NDP leader Adrian Dix says Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberals have absolutely no mandate to privatize the liquor distribution branch. Dix says its not just because of serious questions being raised about the request for proposals process, or about BC Liberal ties to companies vying for the 10-year contral. He says like … [Read more...]
Motorola Atrix HD now on sale at AT&T: $100 on contract for LTE, 720p and ICS
July 15, 2012 by
Well, lookie here. It didn't take long for Motorola's latest Atrix variant to go from unveiled to launched, as the Atrix HD is now on sale at AT&T for a wallet-pleasing $ 99.99 on contract. Sign the dotted line for two years, and you'll be getting a 4.5-inch Android superphone, complete with Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), a true 720p … [Read more...]
Langley undeveloped property sale cancelled
July 10, 2012 by
The Township of Langley council has split the difference in a controversy involving undeveloped property in Glen Valley.Mayor Jack Froese says nearby residents wanted the land untouched."There were basically eight lots that were put up for sale. There’s three on the western lands and five on the eastern lands, and the three on the … [Read more...]
Facebook IPO is official: $38 per share, on sale tomorrow under ticker symbol ‘FB’
May 17, 2012 by
We largely steer clear of companies going public here at Engadget, but Facebook and its zillions of users warrants an atypical tip of the hat. The outfit has announced that starting tomorrow, 421,233,615 shares of its common stock will be up for grabs at a price to the public of $ 38 per share. It'll trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol "FB," with … [Read more...]
05/16/2012 – Oakridge Seniors Centre presents the Annual Spring Sale!
May 16, 2012 by
Oakridge Seniors Centre presents:The Annual Spring Sale! May 15 and 16 10am-3pmWe will be selling:-Preserved Jams and Jellies-Baked Goods ( Cakes, Cookies, Scones,etc)-Knit Items-Books -Other treasures ( jewellery, household items, home decor, etc)We invite you all to join us for some great deals and delicious goods! Custom Feed - Vancouver Events … [Read more...]
05/15/2012 – Oakridge Seniors Centre presents the Annual Spring Sale!
May 15, 2012 by
Oakridge Seniors Centre presents:The Annual Spring Sale! May 15 and 16 10am-3pmWe will be selling:-Preserved Jams and Jellies-Baked Goods ( Cakes, Cookies, Scones,etc)-Knit Items-Books -Other treasures ( jewellery, household items, home decor, etc)We invite you all to join us for some great deals and delicious goods! Custom Feed - Vancouver Events … [Read more...]
The NDP say the governments sale of liquor distribution services is “tainted”
May 8, 2012 by
The NDP is calling on the Clark government to cancel the planned sale of liquor distribution services in BC. Critic Shane Simpson says an internal e-mail from the company "exel logistics" suggests the Liberal friendly firm was hoping to use its contacts to influence the bidding process, Simpson says there is now a perception the tender has … [Read more...]
Columbia’s line of electric Omni-Heat jackets, gloves and boots on sale, just in time for Old Man Winter
November 5, 2011 by
It took 'em a bit longer than expected, but Columbia's still pushing out its complete line of Omni-Heat electric (and in turn, heated) jackets before the holidays. In fact, a few more of these guys have cropped up since we reviewed the (admittedly excellent) Circuit Breaker back in March, including the Electro Amp, Wader Widgeon and Big Game … [Read more...]
Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi shipments arrive at Best Buy, will go on sale this week
October 12, 2011 by
See that there? That's a Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi, and after months on end of mystery, it seems as if the wait to procure one in the US of A is just about over. Shipments are arriving at Best Buy stores across the nation, and according to our sources, they'll be stocked and ready for purchase starting September 22nd. We're still waiting to hear back on … [Read more...]
EnergyHub’s energy management system on sale now to American planetlovers
August 31, 2011 by
Those Smart Meters may not have went over so well in San Francisco, and Google may have shuttered PowerMeter just a few months ago... but that doesn't mean that Ma Earth is doomed to live a life a few centigrade higher than she should, right? EnergyHub has just announced that its snazzily designed energy monitoring system is now on sale for … [Read more...]
