All articles posted in July 2010.
Your face could be on this train!
InTransit BC, the operator of the Canada Line, is trying to create Canada’s largest piece of moving art. The Pixel Train is a great way to contribute to the community and spruce up everyone’s commute.
The innovative idea is to create a mosaic of the faces from those who’ve donated so that it covers an entire train. Depending on the size of the donation, the more money donated will allow a larger space for a portrait. Of course, those who are a bit shy or may wish to remain anonymous can select a drawing of a face done by a child instead of uploading a photograph.
Proceeds from the Pixel Train will go towards the YMCA, Arts Umbrella, Hope in Shadows and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation charities.
Visit the Pixel Train’s web site to place a donation and get your face out on the rails. Keep an eye out for Naruto…
Rogers Arena with Downtown Vancouver
General Motors Place, or “the Garage” as it’s come to be known by local hockey fans, will be getting a new name after 15 years.
The Vancouver Canucks and General Motors of Canada have agreed on a new sponsorship deal which didn’t include naming rights for the arena.
The Canucks have announced the new name as Rogers Arena, in partnership with Rogers Communications.
Since GM Place’s opening in 1995, the the car manufacturer has had its name on the structure, except during the 2010 Winter Olympics when it was temporarily known as Canada Hockey Place.
Source: Vancouver Canucks
After the Olympic Line carried locals and visitors alike between Granville Island and the Olympic Village Canada Line station, the Downtown Historic Railway will be returning to the rails. The Transit Museum Society hopes to be rolling again in mid to late July, but has not finalized hours of operation.
The Downtown Historic Railway operates two historic interurban streetcars: numbers 1207 and 1231. The streetcars were built in 1905 and 1912 respectively and were run by the British Columbia Electric Railway, right up until the end of service in 1958.
Due to construction along the eastern portion of the line, the streetcars will run between Granville Island and the Olympic Village (Leg-in-Boot) station and will no longer continue onwards to the Science World station.
Fullmetal Alchemist volume 24
Deep in the tunnels beneath Central, Hohenheim stands face-to-face with Father, the leader of the homunculus. Does Hohenheim have what it takes to unseat Father and defeat him?
With control of the military almost in Mustang’s hand, a surprise return by King Bradley shows that the colonel and his allies haven’t tasted victory just yet.
The latest chapter in the Elric brother’s quest to regain their lost bodies and save Amestris takes a long break before hitting store shelves. The fight continues on January 18th, 2011.
South Africa's 2009 performance.
At long last, the participating countries for this year’s Celebration of Light have been announced. Four nations will be presenting their skills and colours over four nights this July with 30 minutes of pyrotechnical beauty. The line-up features displays from:
The fireworks begin at 10:00 pm PDT, so come out early to hunker down in a good spot to catch the show over English Bay. Visit the Celebration of Light web site for maps on where to best view the event from along with transportation options.
Washington state’s generous offer of giving British Columbians a tax break on cross-border shopping has been stopped in its tracks. The City of Bellingham and Whatcom County have asked a judge to place a ban on excluding BC residents from the state sales tax due to the imposition of the HST.
The city and county expect to lose almost $3 million in tax dollars collected from shoppers and have asked the courts to remove the break for those north of the border. This loss in revenue has the potential to significantly impact smaller retailers and communities.
The case will be heard in court on July 9th, when the judge makes the decision on lifting the ban or leaving it in place.
Source: News1130
While Canadians are out celebrating Canada Day, the Vancouver Canucks were busy making some acquisitions as July 1st is the day many players in the NHL become free agents.
Canucks General Manager, Mike Gillis, picked up forward Manny Malhotra from the San Jose Sharks at $2.5 million over three years. Malhotra, from Mississauga, Ontario, racked up 14 goals and 33 points during the 2009-2010 season with the Sharks.
Gillis also signed centre Joel Perrault, from the Phoenix Coyotes, to a one year, $510,000 contract. Perrault, from Montreal, Quebec, picked up 12 goals and 26 points last season.
Defenceman Dan Hamhuis signed a six year contract with the Canucks for $4.5 million per year. Hamhuis, from Smithers, British Columbia, played the last five seasons for the Nashville Predators and earned 24 points in the 2009-2010 season.
Left wing Jeff Tambellini will play for the Canucks under a one year contract. Tambellini, of Calgary, Alberta, played for the New York Islanders with 14 points over 36 games last season.
Source: Vancouver Canucks
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