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Statement from Port Moody Police On Violent Port Moody High School Video Game

Statement from Port Moody Police On Violent Port Moody High School Video Game

On March 21, 2013 administration from Port Moody Secondary School contacted the Port Moody Police Department regarding a disturbing video that they had become aware of. Specifically, the video depicted a multiplayer first person shooter game that was set inside Port Moody Secondary. Although the creation of such a video game is likely ill-conceived in [...]

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Former Amnesty International Chapter President Creates High School Kill Video Game and Reporter Says It Is ‘cool’

I have never been much of a gamer. Pinball – yes. Rockband and Guitar Hero on the PS3 – absolutely, CRANK IT UP! But video games where realistic depictions of human suffering takes place? Nope. Not for me…although I will admit to killing a whack of Space Invaders in my youth…and in my defense, they WERE invading [...]

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Here Is the New BC Liberal Cabinet

Here Is the New BC Liberal Cabinet

The BC Liberals today announced a cabinet shuffle. Here is your complete list of new ministers and former minister positions. What do you think? Any surprises? NOTE: Chart below will be updated throughout the morning.

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CKNW Interview: Google to cut 4,000 jobs at Motorola Mobility

I was interviewed by CKNW this afternoon to discuss Google’s pending 4,000 job cuts from Motorola Mobility. A year ago, Google purchased Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion and it was thought it was for Motorola’s over 21,000 patents or patent pending applications. Google’s smartphone operating system – Android – represents 48% of the market. With this [...]

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BC Conservative Adviser Brian Peckford Has 'Meltdown' on the Radio

BC Conservative Adviser Has ‘Meltdown’ on the Radio

Wow! Anyone who did not think the BC Conservatives are currently a group of angry confused guys with a BIG axe to grind with Premier Christy Clark to the detriment of the people BC needs to listen to the sixteen minute radio interview below. This morning on CKNW, guest host Michael Smyth took BC Conservative [...]

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BC Hydro Presentation on Smart Meters

BC Hydro Presentation on Smart Meters

I am happy to see that BC Hydro has FINALLY made available a well spoken and knowledgeable person to explain the Smart Meter program. Cindy Verschoor, Manager, Communications and Public Affairs for the Smart Metering Program spent roughly 26 minutes at the July 10th Port Moody Council meeting presenting FACTUAL information, answering the questions from [...]

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Statement from Darcie Clarke on Vince Li Being Granted Escorted Leave

Statement from Darcie Clarke on Vince Li Being Granted Escorted Leave

I was greatly disappointed to learn yesterday that Vince Li, who just four years ago in Manitoba horribly murdered, beheaded and cannibalized Tim McLean on a Greyhound bus, was granted escorted leave from hospital. Mr. Li never served a day in jail for his crime as he was found “not criminally responsible” (NCR). Now, he [...]

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The Best Government Sanctioned Educational Zombie Videos EVER

The Best Government Sanctioned Educational Zombie Videos EVER

As you have read elsewhere on Dave.ca, I am not a huge fan of Government videos. When being kind, I suggest Government attempts at filmography “lack pizazz” and when I’m hitting the honesty button a little harder I write that folks in Government who take stabs at videos are “soulless hacks with no humour, less [...]

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