-It’s a scenario that wouldn’t be out of place in any Hollywood coming-of-age film: a teen’s well-intentioned party quickly spirals out of control — leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While that might make for great filmmaking, it’s no joke for one teen and her family who are now on the hook for an estimated $20,000 in damages from a very real rager.
-There is a push to get more women to join politics, but when women do break into politics the backlash and hate on social media can be absolutely horrendous. How do we make sure women feel safe going into politics?
-After outcry, a protest and dozens of speakers at Monday night’s meeting, the Vancouver Park Board has sent the proposal for a new bike path through Kitsilano Beach Park back to city staff. Commissioners said the proposal, which calls for a three-metre-wide paved path that would cut through sections of green space in the park, was not clear enough about whether paving that green space was the best route to take.
-Belgian media is wondering if Canada is really serious about a visit by Belgian Royals after it was shown that the Canadian Government mixed up the countries flag.
-What is the latest developments in the $5-million libel lawsuit between former Liberal leader Gordon Wilson and Premier John Horgan? Mediation to reach an out-of-court settlement has failed and now Wilson has filed an amended application in B.C. Supreme Court seeking to add a long list of media outlets as defendants in the libel case. The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.
-After giving us minor technological advances like the iPod and iPhone, Apple has finally decided to take on a big tech problem: crumbs in your keyboard. Tim Dickert has the tech report.
-It’s a scenario that wouldn’t be out of place in any Hollywood coming-of-age film: a teen’s well-intentioned party quickly spirals out of control — leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While that might make for great filmmaking, it’s no joke for one teen and her family who are now on the hook for an estimated $20,000 in damages from a very real rager.
-Musical chairs at the White House today as Rex Tillerson is out as Secretary of State.
U-S President Donald Trump tweeting this morning that CIA Director Mike Pompeo will step into the role. Pompeo will be replaced at the CIA by Gina Haspel, who has been the deputy director. She will be the first woman in that role.
Chapter 9:
-Employer paid health tax hasn’t sunk businesses in other provinces so why would it sink a business in BC? Will changes to the current tax system have a negative or positive affect?
-The Toronto Raptors are 1st place in the East. They built this team by drafting the right guys, keeping their draft picks, and then signing reasonably priced free agents around the draft picks.
-British Prime Minister Theresa May has pointed the finger at Russia - for poisoning a former Russian spy and his daughter at a shopping centre in the UK.
-A conference on mental health in the workplace is being held today in Vancouver. Vancouver’s Fire & Rescue Service’s Chief says it’s his mandate to make mental health a top priority for everyone within his organization.
-National Geographic was the window for many people to view remote regions of the world that were otherwise out of each for over 100 years. However, the iconic magazine has now issued a statement saying that they are guilty are racist stereotyping and exploitation.
