Innovation. According to one Mads Thimmer, it's a word that held a great deal of mystery some 10-plus years ago, but today, "it's thrown around as a cliché." When you really get down to it, though, the art of innovating is a hugely delicate and complex one, fraught with frustration and a curious passion for never settling on the here and … [Read more...]
Dreams, curiosity and a passion for what’s next: picking the brain of Innovation Lab’s Mads Thimmer
September 17, 2012 by
Redford: Do what’s right for long term….not next election cycle
August 14, 2012 by
Alberta Premier Alison Redford says there's no need for her to meet with Premier Christy Clark while she's in Vancouver, because they've both made their positions on the Northern Gateway Pipeline clear. "We believe that it's very important for economic benefits to be spread across the country and we don't believe fundamentally changing … [Read more...]
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean review: a look at what’s changed in Google’s mobile OS
June 28, 2012 by
Google's next iteration of Android wasn't quite the full-point release jump that many of you were perhaps anticipating. Rather than using Google I/O 2012 as the launching pad for Android 5.0, we're being formally introduced to v4.1 -- a mere 0.1 ahead of where Ice Cream Sandwich placed us around six months ago. Aside from grabbing a name change, … [Read more...]
What’s all the secrecy over Translink FOI?
May 24, 2012 by
That's what the Canadian Taxpayers Federation wants to know after a Freedom of Information Request filed with Translink came back mainly blank. The Federation's BC Director, Jordan Bateman, says he filed the FOI requesting all documents including emails on how the transit company dealt with CKNW's Waste Patrol series that focused on fare … [Read more...]
What’s New in Portland, Oregon
March 19, 2012 by
With the hit TV show Portlandia gaining a cult following, the City of Roses has been thrust into the national spotlight. With an ever-growing coffee, beer, and food scene, this Pacific Northwest gem is now known as so much more than just a city with pretty flowers. Read on for our roundup of recently opened establishments in Portland, Oregon, worth … [Read more...]
What’s New for European Cruises
February 5, 2012 by
Looking to spice up your European cruise vacation this year? Whether it’s music, island-hopping, or politics and history that floats your boat, these three new cruise offerings are sure to heighten your experience on Europe’s high seas. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
What’s the buzz?
February 1, 2012 by
The air in Pitt Meadows could soon be buzzing a little more. The city is considering allowing beekeeping in urban areas, it held an information meeting Monday. Councillor Gwen O'Connell says the idea has been prompted by a few people who've come forward wondering why the city doesn't have the same by-laws as other cities that allow … [Read more...]
What’s next after court’s polygamy ruling?
November 24, 2011 by
A landmark BC Supreme Court ruling upholding Canada’s law against polygamy is not expected to lead to any charges in the polygamist commune of Bountiful – at least, not yet. Attorney-General Shirley Bond says the government needs time to study the ruling and no decision has been made on laying polygamy charges, but says the court … [Read more...]
What’s next for Occupy?
November 21, 2011 by
Occupy Vancouver demonstrators were taking down some structures and sending things into storage Sunday ahead of a court-ordered deadline to have structures off the site by 2:00 p.m. Monday.But what is the future of the demonstration?Some say the movement is definitely relocating, but that a new location has not yet been decided or is not being … [Read more...]
Ask Engadget: what’s the best sub-$1,000 HTIB setup?
November 6, 2011 by
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Dave, who just so happens to be in the midst of a new PC build. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "Hey all! … [Read more...]
