Eric Othot has been battling bipolar disorder and depression for more than half his life, and says he’s one of the lucky ones to find safe, affordable housing. The 618 Apartments — an 18-unit rental building on Commercial Drive — was officially opened yesterday, providing housing for low-income people with mental health challenges. The federal … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Depp’s “Thin Man” Remake Moves Forward
August 30, 2011 by
With "The Lone Ranger" seemingly defunct, Johnny Depp isn't sitting around and is already moving on another project he's attached to - the planned remake of "The Thin Man" at Warner Bros. Pictures, Infinitum Nihil Company and Langley Park Pictures. According to Deadline scribe David Koepp ("Secret Window") has come onboard to pen the script, … [Read more...]
Huntingdon plans conversion to corporation
August 30, 2011 by
RICHMOND, B.C. - Huntingdon Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HNT.UN) announced Monday that it plans to convert to a corporate structure and will convene a special meeting on Sept. 26 so unitholders can vote on the proposal.If approved, the conversion will see the company incorporated as 0918070 B.C. Ltd., with the public company name of New … [Read more...]
B.C. shouldn’t be on the hook for HST: MP
August 30, 2011 by
With repayment of British Columbia’s $ 1.6-billion HST compensation looming, opinion among the province’s federal parliamentarians is divided on how to proceed. Vancouver-Kingsway New Democratic MP Don Davies argues that B.C. should have to repay only a small portion — if any — of the total. “I believe that the (HST) was brought in with … [Read more...]
Scanning for better cancer outcomes
August 30, 2011 by
The B.C. Cancer Agency unveiled yesterday a new tool in the fight against cancer. The PET/CT scanner is the second at the agency and will double patient capacity, said the parliamentary secretary for seniors to the minister of health, Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid. “I’m looking forward to the new developments I know will happen in cancer imaging, as … [Read more...]
Lionsgate Sneaks “Warrior” This Weekend
August 30, 2011 by
Lionsgate has announced a special sneak preview screening program for their upcoming sports drama "Warrior". The screenings will be held on Sunday, September 4th at 7pm in theaters across the United States. To promote the sneak previews, Lionsgate has partnered with Twitter to designate the hashtag #WARRIORMovieSneakPreview. This will give … [Read more...]
09/01/2011 – CheckPoint Theatre Presents – The Owl and the Pussycat
August 30, 2011 by
In 1960's San Fransisco, Felix is a reclusive wannabe writer, his neighbour Doris is a saucily flirtatious call-girl and wannabe actress who's opposing lifestyle puts the two at odds; but will their shared loneliness draw them together? Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
Education minister says teachers shouldn’t expect prolonged strike
August 30, 2011 by
BC's Education Minister is warning teachers if a full strike happens in schools, the government won't let it go on long. George Abbott says there hasn't been much progress in teacher contract talks so far. If there's no deal before school starts, teachers have said they will not do some administrative duties this fall.Abbott … [Read more...]
VPD chief says thorough investigation needed before charging Stanley Cup rioters
August 30, 2011 by
Two days before a government-appointed review of the Stanley Cup riot is made public, Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu is again defending how long it is taking for his force to recommend charges against hundreds of suspects. He says, "we don't get two chances at this. We can't charge rioting and then say, 'Hey, your honour, we found some … [Read more...]
“Knight Rises” Batcave & Lucius Details
August 30, 2011 by
We know Wayne Manor is making a comeback in the upcoming "The Dark Knight Rises", now its been confirmed that The Batcave will also be returning albeit with a different look. MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD Wales Online reports that a few weeks ago director Christopher Nolan spent two days filming around the Henrhyd Waterfall in the Neath Valley, Brecon … [Read more...]
