The Graphics, Animation and New Media Network of Centres of Excellence (“GRAND”) is pleased to hold a workshop at the University of British Columbia on March 7, 2013 on the general subject of Emerging Digital Media Technologies, Methodologies and Practices: Developer Solutions, Industry Needs and Approaches to Collaboration. The workshops will … [Read more...]
23-year-old Surrey man in custody following multiple stabbings in Vancouver.
February 23, 2013 by
One man is in custody after three stabbings in Downtown Vancouver late Friday night. The first incident happened at 11:00 on Keefer Street at Taylor. A man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after police found him suffering from stab wounds to the abdomen. Police located the twenty-three-year-old suspect from Surrey outside the … [Read more...]
02/23/2013 – Vancouver Winter Farmers Market
February 22, 2013 by
Calling all local food enthusiasts! Visit Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it. Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday from November 3, 2012 April 27, 2013 (closed December 29) Time: 10am 2pm Cost: Free … [Read more...]
Vancouver Mayor reacts to Kits Coast Guard base closure
February 20, 2013 by
Vancouver's Mayor says the sudden closure of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base has left the city's harbour vulnerable. Gregor Robertson says he was shocked and disappointed with Ottawa's decision. He says now he has huge concerns for life and safety risks, adding "We have Police and Fire boats that are now basically the default here, don't have the … [Read more...]
Modest economic growth forecast for Vancouver
February 20, 2013 by
The Conference Board of Canada predicts Vancouver's economy will grow slightly this year. The board's winter metropolitan outlook says Vancouver's economic growth is expected to accelerate slightly from 2.5 per cent last year to 2.9 per cent this year, as manufacturing continues to recover. As well, the medium term outlook sees growth … [Read more...]
Former deputy Minister beats former Vancouver Councilor for Vancouver Quilchena Liberal nomination
February 17, 2013 by
A lawyer, licensed physician and former Deputy Minister of Economic Development will be the BC Liberal candidate for Vancouver Quilchena. Andrew Wilkinson won the nomination Sunday night. He was up against former Vancouver City Councilor Suzanne Anton. Wilkinson thanked Anton, adding the party has a renewed team, a strong leader and … [Read more...]
02/16/2013 – Vancouver Winter Farmers Market
February 16, 2013 by
Calling all local food enthusiasts! Visit Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market at Nat Bailey Stadium. Find delicious locally made food and enjoy knowing where your food comes from and who cultivates it. Vancouvers Winter Farmers Market Date: Every Saturday from November 3, 2012 April 27, 2013 (closed December 29) Time: 10am 2pm Cost: Free … [Read more...]
Vancouver Island North MP quits federal Conservative caucus
February 15, 2013 by
Vancouver Island North Member of Parliament John Duncan has resigned from the federal Conservative government caucus today. Duncan also gives up his job as Aboriginal Affairs minister. He released this statement today to explain why. “In June of 2011 I wrote a character reference letter to the Tax Court of Canada on behalf of an … [Read more...]
New video released in disappearance of Vancouver woman in L.A.
February 14, 2013 by
New video footage has been released in the case of a Vancouver woman missing in Los Angeles. Police have renewed their call for the public's help to find 21-year-old Elisa Lam with a new video and photograph. The video is surveillance footage from the downtown Cecil Hotel where she was last seen. It shows Lam getting into an elevator, pushing … [Read more...]
Street homelessness declines in Vancouver
February 12, 2013 by
The City of Vancouver says it's on track to reaching it's goal to end street homelessness by 2015. Council has received its first "Housing and Homeless Strategy" report card. It shows street homelessness is down 62 per-cent since 2008. The last homeless count in 2012 showed 306 people were living on city streets. The city's goal is to get that … [Read more...]
