VANCOUVER - The B.C. and federal governments have agreed to one environmental and review process for the proposed Site C dam in the northeast corner of the province.B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake says the $ 8 billion project on the Peace River needs a thorough review and this agreement will eliminate duplication and make the assessment more … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2011
Amazon reveals $79 Kindle, ships today!
September 30, 2011 by
As if a $ 199 Kindle Fire wasn't enough, Amazon's also launching a Kindle e-reader that'll dip below triple-digits for the first time. You heard right -- a $ 79 Kindle (or £89 if you're unfortunate enough to be on that side of the pricing insanity). According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the company's Kindle line will "start" at the aforesaid … [Read more...]
“Warrior” Director Sells “Samurai” Script
September 30, 2011 by
"Warrior" helmer Gavin O’Connor and "Ice Age" writer Michael J. Wilson have sold their action adventure spec script "The Samurai" to Warner Bros. Pictures says The Playlist. The story follows an assassin who breaks out of a Texas jail. While international authorities pursue him, he becomes involved with a woman and her kid with the trio taking a … [Read more...]
10/04/2011 – Team Diabetes Information Night
September 30, 2011 by
Walk, run, hike or bike in exciting international and Canadian destinations and become part of a dedicated team that is making a difference!Come learn more about how you can support the more than 9 million Canadians living with Diabetes and represent Team Diabetes in races around the world! RSVP by sending an email to … [Read more...]
Clark announces funding for recreation facilities
September 30, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark has announced a new 30 million dollar fund to help communities across BC build new recreation facilities. The fund will pay for projects like sports facilities, bike paths and playgrounds. Clark says priority will be given to small communities. The announcement comes in Clark's key-note speech at the Union … [Read more...]
Premier says provincial police force may be cheaper than RCMP
September 30, 2011 by
Premier Christy Clark says it may be cheaper for BC to set up its own provincial police force than to renew the RCMP's contract for the next 20 years. Speaking to municipal politicians who are urging BC and Ottawa to sign a deal, Clark admitted it would be easy to sign on the dotted line, but insists she's holding out for a better deal for … [Read more...]
Farrell, Rockwell, Walken Are “Psychopaths”
September 30, 2011 by
CBS Films is in negotiations to co-finance "In Bruges" writer/director Martin McDonagh's next project "Seven Psychopaths" reports Variety. Colin Farrell is set to star in the film as a screenwriter with writer's block. He soon gets drawn into the dog kidnapping schemes of his friends (Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken) who've taken the beloved … [Read more...]
10/04/2011 – Study and Go Abroad Fair
September 30, 2011 by
Canada's largest International Education Fair!Meet with universities from all over the world and find out about undergrad and postgrad programs abroad. Visit our Travel Pavilion to start planning your gap year, career break or next vacation! Check out all the options; volunteering, work abroad, internships and adventure travel.Free admission and … [Read more...]
Beast of BC, child-killer Clifford Olson dead
September 30, 2011 by
Child killer Clifford Olson, the man known as the "Beast of BC", is dead. Relatives of his victims are being contacted and told he is now gone. The 71 year old had cancer, and wasn't expected to live much longer. He'd recently been moved to a hospital in Quebec. In 1982, Olson pleaded guilty to the murder of 11 BC children. Olson was paid … [Read more...]
