Calm in the face of panic
In the first week following the attacks in Paris, the world’s most developed countries have had an array of reactions.
Codecreate organized as tribute to Hour of Code
Lighthouse Labs, a Canadian coding school, will be hosting (in conjunction with four other hosts: Innovation Central Society in Prince George, UBC Okanagan Innovative Learning Centre in Kelowna, and MetaLab in Victoria) an event called Codecreate at their Vancouver campus, slated to take place on December 5.
New Westminster installs new connection
The city of New Westminster has started construction on a new high-speed fibre-optic network by the name of BridgeNet.
True North strong and free for refugees?
In the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, millions of Syrian refugees remain in the process of finding a better life outside their home country.
Saanich-Gulf Islands boasts highest voter turnout in BC
In 2008, the Vancouver Island riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands had a modest voter turnout of 70.40 per cent.
Maturity leave
I’m at a marvelous point in life where I am financially self-sufficient but still short of that next step—when one settles into a real job and can truly start making some decent bank.
Future Foods: Algae burgers, insects, or 3-D dishes?
The Green Revolution in the early 1970s saved millions of people from starvation by increasing agricultural productivity through innovating use of chemical fertilizers, pest control, and high-yield crops.
Cabinet crisis
Earlier this month, newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made history by appointing 30 new ministers to his cabinet, an equal half of them women, and the other half men.
Subterranean homesick blues
So we’re deep in the thick of it. The fall turnaround, that is. Hopefully midterm season is over and all that you have left are infernal research papers looming ever-closer on the greying horizon.
November’s lack of news probably means good news
November has always been seen as a letdown. The media can no longer cash in on Halloween themes, and it’s slightly too early for Christmas, which leads to a lack of inspiration and story.