Now that Christmas is over, itās time to start thinking about the next card-giving holiday: Valentineās Day. No longer just a holiday for mushy romantics, Valentineās Day is about to get geeky with Nerdy Words, a new card-making company from Tottenham, Ontario.
Board games based on licensed products are usually not good. They are either a cosmetic upgrade to a classic board game, or a rushed out game with clunky mechanics or gameplay that distances itself from the source material. Being a self-professed Browncoat, I was thrilled to discover this is not the case with Firefly: The Game.
On December 28, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed; the plane was carrying 162 passengers and crew. At least 30 have since been confirmed dead, with the number likely to grow as search operations continue.
Twenty-two years after the BC AirCare program was initiated in 1992, the program ended on January 1. AirCare was dedicated towards reducing the air pollution caused by vehicles.
By the conclusion of the 2013/14 season, a number of drastic changes had occurred for the Canucks. With new head coach Willie Desjardins taking over and former iconic player Trevor Linden becoming president of Hockey Operations and alternative governor, the Canucks were able to begin the next season with more positive progression.
Food disposal bins are now required for major food businesses of Metro Vancouver as of January 1.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is currently undergoing what the New York Post called a āvirtual work stoppage.ā The label refers to the NYPD officers who have been protesting by deliberately not making arrests for minor crimes since December 22.
Since October, numerous seabirds have been found dead throughout the Pacific Coast. The cause of their deaths is currently unknown, but with the number of deaths in the hundreds, scientists are concerned.
The year 2015 will see a number of tax and fare increases occur in BC throughout the year. Taxes on medical, hydro, and transportation will be raised, as will transit fares.
Canada will be hosting the 2015 FIFA Womenās World Cup from June 6 to July 5. The games will take place across six provinces, with the finals being held at BC Place in Vancouver.
