A new clinical support building has opened at B.C. Women's and Children's hospitals. The new $ 14-million facility houses services that have been relocated to make room for a new acute-care centre. The programs include psychology, social work, youth health and Telehealth. The two-storey building is part of the $ 83-million project to redevelop … [Read more...]
Lack of planning, support, for kids in care
November 15, 2012 by
BC'S Independent Representative for Children and Youth has issued a report on suicide and self-harm by youth in government care, and she says more could have been done to help them. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond looked at 15 youths who committed suicide and another 74 who harmed themselves over a three year period beginning in 2007. Turpel-Lafond says … [Read more...]
SkyDrive app gains Windows Phone 8 support in version 3.0
November 7, 2012 by
After just a few short months at v2.0, Microsoft's own SkyDrive app is now sitting pretty at 3.0. What's an extra point get you? For starters, it'll support all incoming Windows Phone 8 products, and it'll also allow users to search their SkyDrive files / folders. Moreover, you'll find new settings for photo upload and download size, as well as … [Read more...]
Contract talks resume for striking CUPE support workers at SFU
November 7, 2012 by
Contract talks involving striking support workers at Simon Fraser University resume today. 1000 members of CUPE Local 3338 are in the middle of a 24-hour walk-out forcing the cancellation of numerous classes at all three campuses in Metro Vancouver, but SFU's Don MacLachlan says there's still hope a settlement can be reached. "The good news is that … [Read more...]
Google’s own support site confirms ‘Google Wallet card’
November 6, 2012 by
There's just something about plastic, isn't there? While Google tried to convince the world that we could all pay for everything using only our mobiles, the harsh reality is that we're still probably many, many years out from that being possible. In the interim, it looks as if Google's planning to bridge the divide with a Google Wallet card. While … [Read more...]
VCC support staff to hold one-day strike on Tuesday
October 26, 2012 by
No class for students at Vancouver Community College next Tuesday. Unionized support staff will be holding a one-day strike. Helen Carkner with the college says the job action affects both campuses. "We've put plans in place to notify all the people that we need to let know. Administrative staff, so non-union members will be there and will be … [Read more...]
National day of action planned to support women’s right for safe, legal abortions
October 20, 2012 by
All women should have access to a safe and legal abortion. That's the message of a National Day of Action Saturday aimed at promoting women's rights. It's being organized by the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, who claims many women are forced to travel long distances to have the operation. "Abortion is not a thing by itself, it's often … [Read more...]
Survey: British Columbians support Sunday openings for liquor stores
July 29, 2012 by
A majority of British Columbians want public liquor stores open on Sundays. That from an Angus Reid survey done for the BC Government and Service Employees' union. 74 per cent support Sunday openings. 72 per cent want increased shopping hours. Union boss Darryl Walker says although the timing comes as the provincial government looks to sell off … [Read more...]
Windows Phone 8 updates coming over the air, early access to ‘registered enthusiasts,’ 18 month support program announced
June 24, 2012 by
Tired of plugging your Lumia 900 into your PC or Mac in order to apply software updates? Tough luck -- you'll still be doing it while future buyers snack on Windows Phone 8. Harshness aside, Microsoft made clear at today's Windows Phone Summit that all WP8 updates will be delivered over the air, with an available program to give "registered … [Read more...]
Support for taxi-saver program
June 19, 2012 by
The fight against the planned scrapping of Translink's Taxi-saver program is ramping up. The program lets users with mobility issues use a taxi for half the price. Seniors can also use the service, should HandyDART not be available. Supporters at City Hall argue Taxi-saver allows for last minute trips, unlike on HandyDART. Translink first announced … [Read more...]
