Vancouver City Council is pondering a new bylaw that could be a "game changer" when it comes to oil pipelines running to and through the city. Mayor Gregor Robertson says the bylaw, if passed, would require oil carriers to have massive liability insurance in case of a spill, "Well, the maximum that is provided for under Canadian law is 1.2 … [Read more...]
Apple announces ‘Special Event’ for October 23rd — we’ll be there live!
October 16, 2012 by
Apple has just invited members of the press to attend a product launch on October 23rd, where we assume the long-rumored iPad mini will be unveiled. The event will go down merely weeks after Apple took the wraps off of the iPhone 5 (and strangely enough, the Foo Fighters played their last show for the foreseeable future). It's quite unlike Apple to … [Read more...]
No special rate for visitors on Port Mann
September 14, 2012 by
BC drivers won't be the only ones covering the 3.3-billion dollar price tag of the new Port Mann Bridge over the next four decades. Transportation Minister Mary Polak says out-of-province and out-of-country travellers will also be forced to pay tolls every time they cross it, "We already have agreements in place with United States … [Read more...]
Search continues for missing special needs woman
August 3, 2012 by
Authorities says the weather couldn't be better to find her, but the size of the area around Port Moody's Sasamat Lake isn't helping them locate 21-year old Joy Zhang. Mounties, search and rescue crews, the coast guard and Zhang's family are all out looking for the special needs woman. They have set up a command post at White Pine Beach and are … [Read more...]
05/17/2012 – LINDT BRINGS THE CHOCOLATE DREAM TO VANCOUVER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS TESSA VIRTUE AND SCOTT MOIR
May 17, 2012 by
On Thursday May 17, fans are invited to join Lindt to help make dreams come true at a very special celebration event. The first 75 guests will get the chance to meet Canadas skating darlings, 2010 Olympic Gold Medalists & 2012 World Champions, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir from Stars on Ice.This unique event brings Vancouver chocolate lovers … [Read more...]
DigiBC Special Event: Developer Opportunities with Mozilla Lab App Project
January 11, 2012 by
Currently set to launch in spring 2012, Mozilla’s App Marketplace will target 450M users and be accessible regardless of browser, OS or device. Mozilla invites developers and publishers who are considering and/or currently developing HTML5 apps to learn about opportunities with the Mozilla Labs App Project and Mozilla’s new App Marketplace. Come … [Read more...]
A special day for special people
November 11, 2011 by
As we pay tribute to fallen soldiers, veterans are reminded of free parking and transit service today. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans and the Korean Veterans Association can use any Translink service free of charge. That offer extends to current armed forces members, police, firefighters and … [Read more...]
Madison Pacific to pay special cash dividend
September 26, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (TSX:MPC) (TSX:MPC.C) will be paying a special cash dividend of 35 cents per voting share and non-voting share next month. Local news from metronews.ca/vancouver … [Read more...]
BC Civil Liberties Association approves of idea of special court for rioters
September 3, 2011 by
The idea of setting up a special court to deal with Stanley Cup rioters is getting a thumbs up from the BC Civil Liberties Association. Executive Director David Eby says he would support the idea, as long as the court follows due process and provides full disclosure of evidence. "Where we get concerned is where short-cuts are taken and people's … [Read more...]
Very special rolling stock
September 1, 2011 by
Imagine being behind the wheel of your dream car and having the freedom to race it down an open highway. That's what 13 young drivers did during afternoon rush hour Wednesday. All the reckless drivers were under 20 and running Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Audi and Nissan R Series cars. Two million dollars worth of … [Read more...]
