Funding helps promote electric vehicle uptake in B.C.

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Community groups and local governments throughout B.C. can receive funding through the province’s Community Outreach Incentive Program to educate and encourage people to switch to electric vehicles.

“We’re helping to raise awareness about the many benefits of EVs in communities across B.C. As more and more people make the switch to EVs in all parts of the province, everyone benefits from cleaner air and less pollution,” Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, said in announcing the initiative. “And by reducing carbon emissions and using clean energy to get around every day, we’re working toward our CleanBC plan to build a stronger, brighter future.”

The Province is providing $118,000 through the Incentive Program under a partnership with the Emotive outreach and awareness campaign to support B.C. communities, organizations and local governments delivering local and regional EV-awareness campaigns that include video production, EV charging, EV events and demonstrations.

This year, funding was also provided to the Clean Transportation Targets and Planning pilot that supports target setting, policy planning and implementation to encourage the transition to EVs as well as other forms of transportation, such as walking, cycling and public transit.

“More people than ever before are discovering the benefits of switching to electric vehicles in communities across the province,” noted George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

Among those funded in this round of Community Outreach Incentive Program is the Musqueam Indian Band, receiving $13,000 to create a series of videos showcasing Musqueam residents and staff sharing their EV experiences to promote the health and environmental benefits of EVs. Funding is also supporting research and planning for future electrification of the Musqueam vehicle fleet.

“Experiencing the adverse effects of climate change in recent years has made reducing on-reserve CO2 emissions a priority for Musqueam membership and administration,” said Ehsan Haghi, project lead and community energy specialist, Musqueam Indian Band. “The COIP funding enables the band to provide information to the membership about the cost of purchasing an electric car, the financial and environmental benefits of switching to an electric car and critical factors to consider when buying an electric car.”

The Resort Municipality of Whistler and District of Squamish received $9,960 to create videos that profile EV drivers in the commuter workforce in the Sea-to-Sky region and host a webinar to educate people about the advantages of EV ownership.

The programs align with the goals in the Province’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, which details a range of expanded actions to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future and achieve B.C.’s legislated greenhouse gas emissions targets. Included is a required 26 per cent of light-duty vehicle sales to be ZEV by 2026, 90 per cent by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2035 – five years ahead of the original target.

Today, B.C. is leading the country in transitioning to EVs with more than 60,000 light-duty EVs on the road, the Province said.

Philippine Post Office Launches activities for National Women’s Month

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The Philippine Post Office joins the nation in celebrating 2022 National Women’s Month with the launch of a series of activities to commemorate the event which was held in front of the historic lobby of the Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio.

 

Philippine Commission On Women Deputy Executive Director Maria Kristine Josefina G. Balmes was invited as guest speaker.

 

Director Balmes talked about the gains achieved for women and girls, and actions towards gender equality and spoke about the steps that must be taken to ensure progress in empowering women. She noted that even prior to the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Post Office has already honored and immortalized in Postage Stamps the Filipino women who have brought pride and inspiration to the country which include First Filipino Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz, Yuka Saso, the First Filipino to win the US Women’s Open, Lea Salonga, Monique Lhuillier, Josie Natori, Olivia “Bong” Coo, Gloria Romero, Rosa Rosal, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos and Susan Roces.

 

The Philippine Post Office is proud to pay tribute to women letter carriers and frontline workers nationwide. Women Letter Carriers in Mega Manila Area (National Capital Region) were given plaques of recognition for their loyalty and outstanding contribution in the postal service.

 

“They (women letter carriers) have not only taken good care of their families but also nurtured our postal business and raised the standards of our public service”, Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said.

 

He added. “We are proud that almost half of the Post Office workforce is composed of women and perhaps this is why we are headed towards a more progressive and mapagmalasakit (compassionate) Post Office”.

  

“The Post Office emphasizes the importance of equality among men, women and other gender. Hindi po tayo tumitingin sa kung sino ka man, what is important is your integrity, diligence, and competence. We admire and respect women everywhere. They deserve a safe and conducive working environment, which the Post Office will always provide”, Fulgencio said.  

 

The National Women's Month Celebration (NWMC) theme from 2017 to 2022 is "WE Make CHANGE Work for Women", which highlights the empowerment of women as bearer of change that is anchored on malasakit (compassion) at pagbabago (change).

 

Spearheaded by the Human Resource Management Department, the Post Office celebrates Women's Month this year with events lined up to celebrate National Women’s Month. These include a Stamps Design Contest, a Lecture on Sexual Harassment and Safe Spaces Act, Health Services Engagement, Gender and Development (GAD) Day Care Reunion and honoring of “Solo Parent” Employees. 

 

The façade of the historic Manila Central Post Office Building was illuminated with Purple. It is the color of International Women’s Day which signifies justice and equality.

Mobile vs. PC Gaming

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PC games have dominated the market for decades, but gaming has continued evolving over the years. However, mobile games have grown in popularity in the last decade, controlling almost 50% of the revenue in the gaming market.

While both platforms offer a wide range of games, many still wonder which the better option between computer and mobile gaming is. Let’s see the answer in this article.

Gaming on a Smartphone

Smartphones are the new favorite devices for millions of gamers in the industry. These devices are highly affordable compared to consoles or gaming PCs and they also lower the entry barrier for mobile game development companies. Even without spending money, developers can create a basic-level mobile game using free tools and assets readily available online.

The convenience of carrying a mobile phone everywhere we go has also contributed to their popularity on the gaming market as lots of players enjoy playing games while on the go. Additionally, they don’t need to be plugged into the power source all the time and you can easily carry your power bank to recharge them at any time.

Besides their convenience, mobile technology is constantly improving and developers are continually creating more immersive games while reimaging the old ones. Moreover, mobile game developers have entered the gambling and esports market, with operators like Betway leveraging this trend through their sports betting app that offers hundreds of games to wager on.

Gaming on a PC

To lots of gamers, having a gaming PC is crucial for any player who takes this favorite pastime seriously. To some extent, that’s quite believable as PC systems feature robust hardware that can handle the high-quality graphics featured in most modern games. However, mobile phones have also rapidly evolved in the last five years and they can offer good storage space and support high-definition graphics.

PCs cover a long journey, ranging from casino games at sites like Betway to online survival war games. Their processing capacity and visual offering are essentially unrivaled, with lots of PC games supporting a high level of customization. Unfortunately, you'll need to set aside a bigger budget compared to mobile gaming for you to create a system that fulfills various needs.

Despite the cost implications that PC gaming comes with, the systems are upgradable. That means you’ll always have the option to add or replace the components with new, powerful ones. Additionally, you can use your desktop for various activities, including work.

Mobile Or PC Gaming: Which One Is The Better Platform?

Mobile phones have significantly evolved to become innovative, powerful, and beneficial gadgets for different users. In the gaming world, phones have grown to handle games with high-definition graphics, immersive stories, and lots of storage demands than they could handle years ago. For instance, some flagship smartphones are using DDR4 RAM technology, which is typically common with PCs. However, mobile gaming is typically popular with casual gamers, although developers are creating sophisticated titles like Fortnite and PUBG mobile.

PC gaming is less casual and it features lots of AAA and competitive games which players enjoy. For instance, PC games like Counter-Strike, Grand Theft Auto V, League of Legends, and Dota are dominating the esports market and there are no mobile versions for them. However, gaming companies are introducing AAA games to mobile phones.