April 19, 2024

Wavefront Presents: BlackBerry Jam Starter Session

This is a hands-on coding workshop to support your app building and get you prepared to submit to the BlackBerry World. The momentum for the BlackBerry 10 platform is strong – in the last six months BlackBerry World has grown to well over 70,000 apps and games. Now is the time to port your existing apps and build new apps for this rapidly growing … [Read more...]

BCIT Info Session – Degree in Computer Systems Technology

Working in the IT industry and need a credential to help you get advanced in your career? BCIT offers a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Technology. You can stay at work and earn the degree part-time. Join our Info Session on February 6 for details. Start: 2013-02-06 6:00 PM End: 2013-02-06 8:00 … [Read more...]

BC Legislature to be back in session in February

The BC Legislature will be back in session next month for the first time since May of last year. The newly-released parliamentary calendar calls for a throne speech on February 12th....and the provincial budget to be tabled one week later, on the 19th. While the calendar officially calls for a 12 week session ending on May 30th, the House will … [Read more...]

Manufacturers’ Executive Council – Information Session

MEC is a council that brings Senior Management and owners of manufacturing firms together for an invigorating exchange of information, ideas and insights. Members meet monthly in facilitated peer groups from non-competing companies and share best practices as well as troubleshoot issues relating to the manufacturing industry. The peer group model … [Read more...]

Kinder Morgan holds first information session on pipeline expansion

Over twenty people attended the first of several information sessions on Kinder Morgan's proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project Saturday evening. Sven Biggs with Tanker Free BC says many were there to raise concerns about the project. "There was a form from the company people were encouraged to fill out, but really the only message back … [Read more...]

Info Session: Explore a Career in Computing

Interested in a career in computing? Want a credential and the training to get you started? This BCIT info session let you explore various full-time computing programs, including digital media, IT management, software development, and computer hardware, network and security. You'll hear from expert faculty and staff. Find the right computing … [Read more...]

Legislative session ends in Victoria

A four month session of the Legislature has come to an end in Victoria with the last-minute passage of several major bills.  "Motion carried." A unanimous vote for the bill that will transform the HST back to the PST next April.   Several other bills were pushed through today after the Lberal government used time allocation to limit … [Read more...]

A lot of new bills may mean the legislative session could be extended

The spring session of the legislature may be extended to deal with a raft of new government bills.  The Liberals have introduced 14 new bills in the past nine days, with more to come this week and only 11 debating days left on the calendar.  The NDP worries the government will cut off debate to get the bills through.   Liberal … [Read more...]

The Premier nixes extending the legislative session even as the HST bill looms

It hasn't even been tabled yet, but the bill to eliminate the HST and restore the PST is already looming in Victoria.  Staff are working overtime on the bill which has been described as phone-book sized, although Finance minister Kevin Falcon quibbles with that.  He said "certainly we're talking about a bill in excess of 150 … [Read more...]

Register for our public iPhone training session April 27

Do you feel dumb about your smartphone? We have a once in a lifetime opportunity for you! We have slashed our regular pricing from 299 to 149 iPhone LIVE training. Join us! We can't wait to help you increase productivity and decrease your roaming bills! No more frustration on how to use your device Understand confusing technology terms Learn … [Read more...]