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Google Maps Streetview comes to Canada

October 7, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
Google Maps Streetview comes to Canada

After a lengthy wait, Google Maps streetview is now available in select Canadian cities. Vancouver, Banff, Calgary, Kitchener, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax are now viewable online including most major and side streets. Canada finally joins the …

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Anime

Inuyasha The Final Act

October 3, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Inuyasha The Final Act

Finally, the long and tortuous journey to recover the remaining shards of the Shikon Jewel is upon fans of the Inuyasha anime series. The show ended without a proper finale leaving demons and humans alike wondering what happened with Inuyasha, …

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Chicago loses the 2016 Olympics

October 2, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Chicago loses the 2016 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee announced today who would be hosting the Olympic Games in 2016. Unfortunately, the city of Chicago, which was believed to make it to the final round of voting against Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Tokyo, Japan; and …

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Hockey

Canucks season starts tonight

October 1, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Canucks season starts tonight

It’s that time of year again, when the weather turns cooler and the gray clouds bring everyone back inside their homes, to the bars and to the ice rink. The 2009-2010 hockey season starts today and the Vancouver Canucks are …

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Anime

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood English Cast

September 25, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood English Cast

The English Cast for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has been posted on the Official FUNimation Blog. Those who’ve seen the first series will recognize some familiar voices along side the new ones. Vic Mignogna reprises his role as Edward Elric, Caitlin …

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Hockey

Alain Vigneault extends contract with Vancouver

September 24, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Alain Vigneault extends contract with Vancouver

Alain Vigneault, Head Coach for the Vancouver Canucks, has been granted a three year extension on his contract with the team. This extension would see Vigneault through to the 2012-2013 season. Vancouver has won its sixth Northwest Division title with …

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Gaming

Wii Price Drop

September 24, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
Wii Price Drop

Nintendo has announced that on Sunday, September 27th, 2009, the price of the popular Wii will drop to $199 USD. Following the move of Sony and Microsoft who have also tried make their consoles more affordable, Nintendo has shaved $50 …

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News

SkyTrain ticket vending machines upgrade

September 23, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer
SkyTrain ticket vending machines upgrade

TransLink is advising commuters using the ticket vending machines on the Expo and Millennium Lines that they may experience problems when paying with debit or credit cards. For the next six weeks, the ticket vending machines are being upgraded, and …

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The Otaku Culture

Naruto Shippuden Jacket at Hot Topic

September 23, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer 5 Comments
Naruto Shippuden Jacket at Hot Topic

For the Naruto fan, Hot Topic is now selling the Shippuden version of the blond ninja’s jacket. Ripple Junction, manufacturer of tees based on anime, cartoons and movies, has faithfully recreated the jacket using a blend of  black and orange …

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Conventions

Anime Evolution 2010 dates and venue

September 22, 2009 Frederick Linsmeyer 5 Comments
Anime Evolution 2010 dates and venue

The dates and location for Anime Evolution 2010 have been released. The convention will be held on August 13th to 15th, 2010 at the University of British Columbia. The date change was done to accommodate other conventions in neighbouring provinces …

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