CPAC launches new educational tools
“Now more than ever before, we recognize that democracy is precious but fragile, even in mature democracies like Canada,” – Catherine Cano, president and general manager of CPAC
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IT help desk briefly overloaded
“The bulletin said the surge of calls and emails coincided with the start of the new semester, but the surge was bigger than usual this semester.”-Jason Dadswell, manager of client services for CEIT.
Pattullo Bridge replacement still unfunded after budget update
A report issued to the TransLink board of directors by Sany Zein, TransLink’s acting vice president of infrastructure management, on September 8, 2016 said the bridge “may be vulnerable” during an earthquake or extremely high wind.
BC government budgets $210 million for newer, faster ferries
“We belong to a civilization that has a space station orbiting Earth. People have walked on the moon. It shouldn’t take two hours to sail from Vancouver to Victoria.” – Claire Trevena
ICBC rates to increase by 6.4 per cent
“Drastic action is needed to fix ICBC’s devastating financial crisis, but BC drivers should not be forced to pay 20 per cent basic rate hikes today because of mismanagement that goes back years.” Attorney General David Eby
Emergency lockdown drills scheduled for September
“Every year we’ve done it, the procedure remains sound.” Nancy Constable, Director of Safety, Security, and Risk Management.
DSU changes policies for student clubs
“I think that clubs are a great way for students to get that first-level engagement on campus, because you’re really just going in and finding that thing you share as an interest with someone, and that’s how all sort of connections are made.” Aran Armutlu, director of finance, DSU
Three dead, dozens injured in attempt summiting the Douglas College hill
“This is not the hill we want to fight and die on.”
New Westminster considers using more renewable energy
“This motion definitely connects to the values and the work that the City of New Westminster has done regarding environmental sustainability and our efforts to fight climate change.” Mayor Jonathan Coté
Apple shocks industry analysts by introducing iPhone 7 that doesn’t suck
“It’s time to cut the bullshit,” said Jim Took, Apple’s CEO, as he took the stage.