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Blackberry is back (no, seriously, the KEYone is worth a look)

Blackberry is back (no, seriously, the KEYone is worth a look)

When I made the switch from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy S3 a few years back it felt like a giant leap of faith.
Construction worker shortage drives up residential development costs

Construction worker shortage drives up residential development costs

A shortage of construction workers in British Columbia is slowing home building and driving up the price for labour, which could nail higher prices onto new homes, construction industry spokesmen say.
This Clothing Line Supports Canadian Tree Planters

This Clothing Line Supports Canadian Tree Planters

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matcaissy/create-forest-apparel Each spring and summer, thousands of young and motivated Canadians leave the city and head to the forest to plant trees.
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 Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­man to craft insane steampunk desk

T-Pain commissions Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­man to craft insane steampunk desk

Florida rapper T-Pain made another connection to Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­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.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­businessmen launch bitcoin investment opportunity

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­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.