A former crack addict, Brendan McLellan now works with people in similar situations at the Union Gospel Mission. Photo taken June 7, 2011. Full article
Archive for July, 2011
Wireless explosion behind new B.C. area code
An insatiable appetite for connectivity is at the root of the decision to add a new area code in British Columbia. Full article
July 29, 2011 / No CommentsOn the 14th floor, they grieved for Norway
Vancouver’s modest Norwegian consulate can be difficult to find in its obscure location on the 14th floor of a Georgia Street office tower, but Linda Butterfield didn’t let that stop her from bringing her children, Erik and Lauren, to sign a book of condolences. Full article
July 28, 2011 / No CommentsNew most-wanted list for Con Air program
The Vancouver Police Department has released a second list of the top-10 candidates for its Con Air program, which sends people with outstanding arrest warrants back to other jurisdictions to face their accusers. Full article
July 27, 2011 / No CommentsCouncillor looks to highway removals in other cities
Vision Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs is foregrounding successful freeway removals in other cities as the debate on whether to remove the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts continues. Full article
July 25, 2011 / No CommentsReplacement worker agreement a positive sign in lockout
The lockout status quo appears to be mostly intact as locked out members of CUPE 3338 Unit 5 have reached an outside settlement with the Simon Fraser Student Society board of directors, putting an end to the union’s challenge that the board is engaging in illegal scabbing under the labour code. Full article
July 24, 2011 / No CommentsSFU preparing for bathroom renovations
Ask, and you shall receive — the university will be completely renovating and remodeling the southeast AQ bathrooms, with completion expected in September. Full article
/ No CommentsBike-lane reports ‘encouraging’: Meggs
Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs is enthused by a pair of preliminary reports released Thursday on the ridership and business effects of the Dunsmuir and Hornby separated bicycle lanes. Full article
July 22, 2011 / 1 CommentPutting the brakes on traffic
A recommendation that the City of Vancouver establish a 30 km/h speed zone on Hastings Street through the Downtown Eastside is attracting early controversy as Vancouver police argue that speed is not the real threat to pedestrians in the area. Full article
/ No CommentsHeads or tails for quantum technology
The dream of super-powerful quantum computers is one step closer, thanks in part to theoretical research performed at the University of B.C. Full article
July 21, 2011 / No CommentsProvince urged to abandon plan for carbon neutrality
The provincial government’s goal of making B.C.’s public sector carbon-neutral is failing to protect the environment and should be abandoned, a climate change expert charged yesterday. Full article
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