USB 3.0 Demonstrated At Intel Development Forum

Point Grey and Fresco Logic are showing off the first camera that contains functioning USB 3.0 technology at the Intel Development Forum this week. The camera is capable of capturing 60 uncompressed frames per...

The Sex Party: Yet another reason to live in Vancouver

The elections in Canada are so much more interesting than they are down here.  In an upcoming election The Sex Party has a platform.   So, here it is.  Seems sensible to me. "The Sex Party, the...

Premier Gordon Campbell ducks debates in Point Grey

While all the other party leaders are signing up for debates with their opponents Premier Campbell has other plans. "And what about B.C. Liberal premier Gordon Campbell? “Campbell is still refusing to debate,”...

Vancouverites rally to save UBC farm

This weekend the NYTimes wrote a cover piece that states we are in The Food Revolution.  In Washington Barrack Obama is planting a food garden at the White House.  Given that, it seems ridiculous that a...

Changes for Ubc-Area Schools

Janet Steffenhagen reports that: "I received a tip this morning that the Vancouver board of education has developed another plan for UBC-area schools. The board's communications manager, David Weir, would not give me...

Tolme & 10th Car Accident

A SUV found its way onto the sidewalk just before 11 am on Sunday.  Police had surrounded the car and there appeared to be no injuries.  The truck knocked over the wall of the BC Hydro Building.

Comfort Food at Burgoo

Burgoo does stew- among other things. This restaurant’s focus is on comfort food, such as soups and sandwiches, as well as fondue. I enjoyed a quick meal here of some very nice fondue (not enough bread and grapes to go with it, sadly) and soup, although I can’t remember...

Christmas Protest Calls for Coal-Free Culture

I think this is a great concept - it's certainly a great cause. "Concerned Citizens Rally to Say “No Coal For Christmas!” in Premier Campbell’s Riding *The problem is serious, but the atmosphere will be...

Westside Cycling Classic june 19 2005

The Westside Cycling Classic, the fourth race in the province wide SISU BC Cup Race Series, will take place in Vancouver on Sunday June 19th. With the backdrop of the coastal mountains and Pacific Ocean, several...

Point Grey Fiesta This Weekend

If you've got kids and you're in the neighbourhood check out Point Grey Fiesta this weekend. 

West side school damaged by fire

An early morning fire has damaged an historic school on Vancouver's west side. Fire investigators say a fire broke out at about four this morning at the ''Our Lady of Perpetual Help'' school in Point...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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