Vision Vancouver has rolled out its platform to deal with homelessness and affordable housing ahead of the civic election Nov. 19. The plan includes more support for emergency shelters, increased support for seniors' housing, and more incentives for new rental units. Suzanne Anton and the NPA didn't escape Vision's line of fire, with council … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Family of four out of home after late night fire
October 30, 2011 by
A family of four is out of their home this morning after a fire in their North Vancouver home last night. Assistant Fire Chief with North Van District Fire and Rescue, Mike Cairns says multiple calls came in just after 11 pm about a house fire on Paisley Road. "It was venting out the back corner bedroom and our crews showed up shortly after police … [Read more...]
“Tintin” Starts Making Big Bucks Overseas
October 30, 2011 by
While we won't know how Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin" will perform in the United States until Christmas, the already well-reviewed film has begun to open in the international markets where the property is best known and the results have already been strong. 'Tintin' pulled in $ 55.8 million from its bow in just … [Read more...]
Discover a secret spot in NYC.
October 30, 2011 by
There's more to see nearby after you're finished touring the Museum of the City of New York. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Facebook testing ‘Trusted Friends’ feature, the password unlock we hope you never have to use
October 30, 2011 by
Here's a situation: you create a Facebook account. You fall in love with said account. You're on it all day, every single day. And then, your computer explodes. You go to login on a new machine, and you realize that your minty fresh browser has no recollection of your Facebook password. At this point, you're probably pondering the point of taking … [Read more...]
Edler’s three points lead Canucks over Caps
October 29, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Alex Edler scored two goals and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 7-4 Saturday.Edler's goals were his first two of the season.Max Lapierre and Chris Higgins also scored a pair of goals for the Canucks while Henrik Sedin added the winning goal at 6:18 of the third period.The Canucks, notorious for … [Read more...]
COPE stands up for city’s heritage
October 29, 2011 by
COPE is calling for an update to Vancouver's 25-year-old heritage registry. Council candidate Tim Louis says the planning index listing buildings and sites of importance in the city has been neglected. "it causes us all to pause and to think before allowing a building or a site on the register to be developed." Louis says since the list's last … [Read more...]
Information shows more than 200,000 animals involved in UBC research last year
October 29, 2011 by
Newly-released information from UBC shows the school conducted research involving nearly 212,000 animals last year alone. While the university is the first in the country to provide such information, one group says it's still not enough. Brian Vincent with "Stop UBC Animal Research" says more specifics need to be disclosed, such as which … [Read more...]
Atwell, Lewis Sign For “Sweeney” Film
October 29, 2011 by
Hayley Atwell ("Captain America: The First Avenger") and Damian Lewis ("Homeland") have signed on to Nick Love's long-gestating big-screen remake of ‘70s British cop series “The Sweeney” at Fox Searchlight according to Baz Bamigboye. The original series followed Jack Regan (John Thaw) and George Carter (Dennis Waterman), two hard-living and … [Read more...]
Score a free Saturday tour of downtown Chicago with this tip.
October 29, 2011 by
Every Saturday morning at 11, Chicago Gallery News offers complimentary gallery tours. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
