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Olympic venues' progress report

2007-02-11

Three years to go. Reporter Clare Ogilvie asks: Are the costs and the construction on schedule? Clare Ogilvie Province WHISTLER NORDIC CENTRE The centre is 22 kilometres south of Whistler Village and eight km from the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Th…

Heritage Rail Project is ready to hit the tracks

2007-02-11

SURREY: Inter-urban rail line to launch Brian Lewis Province Having a one-track mind is proving to be a valuable asset for the small, dedicated group of enthusiasts in the non-profit Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society. It's proving, for…

Home shoppers do their hunting online

2007-02-11

Noelle K USA Today Marnie Azadian and husband Hratch bought their house in Tulsa after viewing it online, something more buyers are willing to try. The Azadians with their German shepherds, Amber, bottom, and Tristan. Marnie Azadian says he…

Burnaby firm's quantum computer unveiled Tuesday

2007-02-10

Peter Wilson Sun The scientific world will be watching Tuesday -- not without skepticism -- when Vancouver theoretical physicist Geordie Rose unveils what he believes is the first marketable quantum computer. If everything goes well, the Si…

Canon's HD camcorder will match that new TV

2007-02-10

Sun CANON HV20 HD CAMCORDER, $1,750, AVAILABLE MARCH, 2007. If you just got that new 1080i HD TV so you could watch the Super Bowl ads (who watches the game?) then you might also be thinking, hey, I need a 1080i HD camcorder so that I can c…

Donovan tower-homes demonstrate design, business proficiencies

2007-02-10

Cressey addition to downtown skyline generates expressions of interest from 1,800 potential customers Michael Sasges Sun Photograph by : Peter Battistoni, Vancouver Sun The Donovan new-home project is a well-priced demonstration of design a…

So much gain, so little pain

2007-02-10

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Burnaby's D-Wave Systems to roll out super computer

2007-02-09

Tech world buzzing at the prospect of first commercial machines Randy Boswell Province Dr. Geordie Rose in 2005. Photograph by : Jason Payne, The Province A Burnaby company that claims to have built the world's first marketable quantum comp…

Group wins its fight to have building renamed

2007-02-09

Japanese-Canadian group objected to honour accorded MP who made racist remarks Lena Sin Province This building at 401 Burrard in Vancouver is no longer the Howard Green Building after a group of Japanese Canadians won a fight to have it ren…

Across Canada, markets pause for 'a breather'

2007-02-09

Bank of Canada seen as welcoming price moderation Jim Jamieson Province Mac Marketing Solutions' Jason Craik doesn't expect to see new high-rise condo developments, such as downtown Vancouver's Donovan, sell out over a weekend anymore. Phot…

Burnaby firm claims to have built first marketable 'quantum' data processor

2007-02-09

Randy Boswell Sun Qubit chip the world's fastest, Burnaby developer claims. Photograph by : CanWest News Service A Burnaby company that claims to have built the world's first marketable "quantum computer" -- a hyper-fast data processor tout…

Jump in house starts surprises experts

2007-02-09

Starts for multiple units offset a decline for single detached homes Michael Kane Sun January's growth is attributed to a 51-per-cent increase in multiple unit construction which offset a 36-per-cent decline in single detached starts. Photo…

Yahoo changes ads to take on Google gorilla

2007-02-08

New search platform designed to better web experience Jim Jamieson Province In what industry observers are calling one of the most important moves in its history, Internet company Yahoo! is launching Yahoo! Search Marketing (YSM), as well a…

Overlooked Senhor Rooster worth discovering

2007-02-08

Something to crow about Mark Laba Province Chef/owner Daniel Alexandre with a seafood platter and a plate of those delicious sardines. Photograph by : Jason Payne, The Province SENHOR ROOSTER RESTAURANT Where: 850 Renfrew St., Vancouver Pay…

First project unveiled in bid to house the homeless

2007-02-08

Former seniors residence will provide 85 transitional units for those most at risk Frances Bula Sun homeless person gets some sleep on Cordova Street. There may soon be many new housing units for the homeless. Photograph by : Glenn Baglo, V…

Sushi master Tojo finds comfort zone in his new digs

2007-02-08

One of the greatest features of the new space is the sake lounge and bar, which will soon have its own menu Mia Stainsby Sun Hidekazu Tojo displays a plate of his sushi at his new restaurant on West Broadway. He bought the property from a r…

Chef's desire to take his Vietnamese-West Coast fusion to a higher level is evident from the menu selections to the first bite

2007-02-08

Galvanic charge to taste buds A.R. Wodell Sun Green Papaya owner Janet Tran presents lobster salad rolls and sesame ahi tuna with ginger mustard curry sauce. Photograph by : Peter Battistoni, Vancouver Sun A touch of melancholy hangs over t…

Mario's serves the crema of the crop

2007-02-08

Downtown cafe has earned a loyal following for its welcoming service and deep, smooth coffee Mia Stainsby Sun Mario Trejier of Mario's Coffee Express. Photograph by : Stuart Davis, Vancouver Sun It's not necessarily the coffee that jolts yo…

B.C., Alberta lead building boom

2007-02-07

But rest of Canada seeing slower economic growth Derrick Penner and Eric Beauchesne Sun B.C. builders took out a record $11.5 billion worth of permits in 2006, which, along with Alberta's $13.9 billion, helped propel Canada to its 11th cons…

New U.S. dollar coins about to put a jingle in your pocket

2007-02-07

Barbara Hagenbaugh USA Today New presidential $1 coins gleam after coming out of the presses at the U.S. Mint iin Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA — In most government buildings, workers and visitors have to walk through metal detectors on t…