Time is running out for the elected board of education in the Cowichan Valley. Board members could be fired tomorrow. Education Minister George Abbott says the board has until midnight tonight to submit a balanced budget, as required by the school act. If they don't, Abbott says he will meet Sunday with Lieutenant Governor Steven Point to sign an … [Read more...]
Five Fabulous Farm Dinners this Summer
June 27, 2012 by
The farm-to-table trend is everywhere. But bringing diners and renowned chefs to the farm is still a growing concept. This summer, dine under the stars at one of these farm dinners across the country. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Help police find this man
June 21, 2012 by
Vancouver Police need your help finding 75 year old Fan Kong who walked away from Mount St. Joseph Hospital at 3080 Prince Edward Street about 7 PM Wednesday. Kong is 5'4 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey hat, a white collared shirt under a long sleeve blue sweater, grey pants, … [Read more...]
How to Multiply Frequent Flier Miles this Summer
June 18, 2012 by
Close to getting that free flight but don't have enough miles? We found a couple of special offers on now that can help get you there. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Internet Explorer coming to Xbox 360 this year, Kinect / voice integration and all
June 16, 2012 by
Microsoft just confessed that while other outfits have brought web browsers to televisions, "no one is using them," because "keyboards don't belong in the living room." Aside from thoroughly slamming Google TV, MS just offered its own alternative: Internet Explorer on Xbox 360... with full-on Kinect / voice command integration. It'll hit later this … [Read more...]
Third “Before Sunrise” To Shoot This Summer?
June 14, 2012 by
There was a nine-year gap between 1995's "Before Sunrise" and its 2004 follow-up "Before Sunset". The same length of time looks set to happen for a third film in the series which is aiming to be in cinemas next year. Still untitled at present, Ethan Hawke confirmed to Indiewire recently that "we're doing a follow-up to Before Sunrise and Before … [Read more...]
Mayors holding off on signing the new RCMP contract will meet this week
June 11, 2012 by
Mayors in Metro Vancouver communities who haven’t signed the new RCMP contract are meeting this week to look at their policing options. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says the mayors want to present a united front on some kind of regional police force concept. “Well we are looking to get together to talk about what the future of … [Read more...]
Father’s Day 2012: Experiences to Gift Dad This Year
June 11, 2012 by
Dad loves tools. And ties. But you got him those last year. Get him something he'll love doing this year, whether it's an obstacle course, brewery tour, butchery lesson, or secret spa treatment. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
“Ninja Turtles” Feature Reboot This Year
June 10, 2012 by
The Province reports that the Michael Bay-produced "Ninja Turtles" reboot will begin shooting later this year. In fact, Paramount Pictures is looking to start principal photography late this summer or early in the fall in Vancouver. The film is live-action but the turtles are expected to be motion capture CGI - ala last year's "Rise of the … [Read more...]
Canon’s waterproof PowerShot D20 now shipping: customers who purchased this item also loved Swimmies and flip-flops
June 4, 2012 by
Planning on trekking down to Costa Rica this summer? How's about a jaunt to Moorea? Or, you know, the local YMCA. Wherever your summer (or winter, for those south of the magical equator) journeys take you, Canon's PowerShot D20 is eager and willing to capture memories without worrying over being splished or splashed. The aforesaid waterproof camera … [Read more...]
