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Site C layoffs mount; 200 workers laid off

Site C layoffs mount; 200 workers laid off

Aerial view of Site C construction in July 2017.
Two 50 year olds issued distracted driving tickets for playing Pokemon Go

Two 50 year olds issued distracted driving tickets for playing Pokemon Go

On Monday, Burnaby Mounties handed out two $368 tickets to two drivers who were caught playing Pokémon Go. Photograph By Pexels Two women were issued a $368 distracted driving ticket in Burnaby on Monday for playing Pokémon Go.
Umbrella Shop to close after more than 80 years

Umbrella Shop to close after more than 80 years

The Umbrella Shop is closing at the end of December. Photo Dan Toulgoet As Vancouver’s rainy season is about to start, the Umbrella Shop — a third-generation family business — is preparing to close and "recharge for the next step in life: retirement.
T-Pain commissions Vancouver man to craft insane steampunk desk

T-Pain commissions Vancouver man to craft insane steampunk desk

Florida rapper T-Pain made another connection to Vancouver this week. Back in April he collaborated with Vancouver-based brand Thuggie , and we've just learned that a custom desk has just been completed for him by a local artisan.
Navas Lab's Bamboo Hoodies Aim to Solve "Tall Guy Problems"

Navas Lab's Bamboo Hoodies Aim to Solve "Tall Guy Problems"

Another local Kickstarter that's catching fire! https://www.kickstarter.
Vancouver businessmen launch bitcoin investment opportunity

Vancouver businessmen launch bitcoin investment opportunity

Sean Clark, formerly of shoes.com, has teamed up with Marc van der Chijs, to launch the FBC Bitcoin Trust. Two Vancouver-based entrepreneurs have teamed up to make the world’s digital currency a little more accessible.
This Journal Claims to Increase Productivity, Happiness and Well-Being

This Journal Claims to Increase Productivity, Happiness and Well-Being

Another soon-to-be success story from the world of Vancouver's crowdfunding campaigns! The Focus Journal is a "A groundbreaking journal designed to increase productivity while balancing work, happiness and well-being". Sounds pretty good to us.
Company makes good after founder disappears with $50,000

Company makes good after founder disappears with $50,000

Patch’s new owner, David Woodward, revived the failed Vancouver Kickstarter project and says he has fulfilled roughly 85 per cent of the campaign.
Local Designer Captures 5000 Years of Human History on a Single Page

Local Designer Captures 5000 Years of Human History on a Single Page

"There have been many other attempts to capture history in this way, but most such charts tend to be very Eurocentric and do not incorporate the latest findings from archaeology and linguistic studies.
Local Kickstarter Promises Collapsible Cruising

Local Kickstarter Promises Collapsible Cruising

Ride it. Fold it. Stash it. That’s the promise of Bazooka California’s full size, light weight, folding Beach Cruiser Bike. https://www.kickstarter.