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BC town votes to ban cell phones
An article from the Tyee describes how a small BC town bucked the mobile trend." Looking for a nice quiet place to get away and unwind? The Village of New Denver in eastern British Columbia wants to make an...
Conservatives win Two By-elections, One in Quebec
Prime Minister Stephen Harper called four by-elections yesterday. They were in ridings in Nova Scotia, two in Quebec and one in BC. The Nova Scotia seat has been a long time conservative seat and... 
created by albertacowpoke | 8 wks ago | updated 8 wks ago
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113 views | 28 recommendations | 5 comments
Olympic Torch arrives delayed but safe on Canadian soil
Live on CBC News this morning, cameras have been covering the Olympic Torch's arrival by airplane from Greece and it's lighting ceremony here, in Victoria, BC. " "The Olympic flame for... 
created by Jessica Tucker | 9 wks ago | updated 9 wks ago
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191 views | 12 recommendations | 3 comments
VIFF Received $467,000 in Federal Funding After Losing BC Grant
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has received $467,000 in federal funding today after an unexpected cut of BC provincial gaming grant. The new funding is part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program, for marketing the event to tourists. Canadian Heritage Minister... 
British Columbia Now Has Canada's Lowest Minimum Wage
As of September 1, British Columbia is number one in Canada on at least one list: worst minimum wage in the country. In April of 2009, New Brunswick tied B.C. for lowest minimum wage, raising the lowest hourly pay... 
created by Annina Bergman | 18 wks ago | updated 18 wks ago
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950 views | 3 recommendations | 3 comments
Taser Planning to Sue Over BC Braidwood Commission Inquiry
Taser International is planning to sue over the results of an inquiry into how British Columbia police use stun guns and tasers. The BC inquiry was launched after the death of Robert Dziekanski, a polish immigrant who died at Vancouver International Airport after being hit... 
Vancouver Biennale Begins Art Installations in Public Spaces
It's finally upon us! Giant container ships are approaching the city from distant ports carrying sculptures of great artists from all over the world that will soon adorn the public spaces, parks, beaches... 
created by Vancouver_Biennale | 23 wks ago | updated 21 wks ago
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191 views | 6 recommendations | 0 comments
B.C. is only province to cut arts funding, according to Canadian
I am so tired of cultural industries being called on to justify their existence. This is not something other industries ever have to do. One look at the comments on this story in the Georgia Straight cuts right to the place of debate that we return to over and over again:... 
RCMP Asked to Investigate Former NDP President & Current Funders
A former secretary to two CUPE Presidents has sent a letter to the RCMP requesting that they investigate tactics to which she was subjected after blowing the whistle about CUPE Local 116 executives staffing their... 
BC Election 2009 Results: Liberal 'Majority' Win by the Numbers
I am an analytical person by nature so when I saw the voting statistics from the 2009 BC Election I was curious: With a record low 52.26% provincial voter turnout just how much support did the Liberals really win... 
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