Opposition to Kinder Morgan's plans to expand a pipeline that runs through Burnaby is growing.More than a dozen residents are now calling for intervenor status at National Energy Board hearings.Area resident Glen Porter says neighbours have teamed up with the "Ecojustice" law firm.He says insurance is also an issue... "I think we want to know that … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Ron Howard Goes On A “Conquest”
July 31, 2012 by
Imagine TV and Showtime are teaming to develop the period drama series epic "Conquest" about the fall of the Aztec empire says Deadline. Ron Howard is attached to direct while he and Brian Grazer will executive produce along with Jose Rivera ("The Motorcycle Diaries") who will work on the script. Set in Mexico in the early part of the 16th … [Read more...]
It’s not good news for those living in the Fraser Health Region
July 31, 2012 by
An internal Fraser Health Authority Report shows a hike in emergency room visits and the number of days patients are in hospital putting even more pressure on a system already at capacity which may be preventing some from getting the care they need. The report says in the fiscal year 2011-2012 there was a 7.3-per cent increase in ER visits, … [Read more...]
MLA expenses will soon be posted online for all to see
July 31, 2012 by
The secretive legislative assembly management committee has emerged from a four-hour meeting with a plan to tackle a scathing report from the Auditor General. NDP MLA Shane Simpson sits on the committee and he says they have decided to meet all recomendations made by the Auditor General since 2007. That includes making LAMC more open … [Read more...]
07/31/2012 – B.C. Sculptors at VanDusen Botanical Garden
July 31, 2012 by
The sculptors' Society of British Columbia invites you to their upcoming outdoor exhibition. From the figurative to the more abstract, you will find art expressions realized in a variety of mediums by more thirty participating members. The exhibition and sale is held at the VanDusen Botanical Garden. July 27 to August 5th. every day from 9;00 a.m. … [Read more...]
It’s Official: “The Hobbit” Is A Trilogy
July 31, 2012 by
Following on from reports over the past few weeks, it has now been confirmed - Peter Jackson's dual "The Hobbit" films are set to become a trilogy. Jackson has released a statement on his Facebook page that essentially confirms that Warners has agreed to the arrangement which will see some shuffling of plans along with some extensive additional … [Read more...]
Clinic launches health care fight
July 31, 2012 by
It's being called a defining case in the history of Canadian health care. Four plaintiffs have now joined a constitutional challenge of BC's health laws. The challenge, launched by Doctor Brian Day of the Cambie Surgical Centre, was started after a recent audit revealed the private clinic was billing for services normally covered by Medicare. Now … [Read more...]
Jon Chu To Direct “Masters of The Universe”
July 31, 2012 by
Jon M. Chu ("G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "Step Up 2: The Streets") has just begun talks to helm a new live-action take on the classic He-Man Mattel toy line "Masters Of The Universe" at Sony Pictures and Escape Artists says Deadline. The toys and famous cartoon series follows He-Man, a prince who transforms into a warrior and becomes the last hope for … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s a mess!
July 31, 2012 by
The grass isn't getting cut; the trash is piling up. So says one Vancouver councillor and he wants to know why. The NPA's George Affleck says he's not the only one noticing the mess - he's getting emails and calls from residents and tourists alike expressing concern that the 'basics' aern't getting done. He says the city should be taking care of … [Read more...]
Skipper faces weapons charges
July 31, 2012 by
Charges have now been laid agains the skipper of a fishboat involved in a tense situation off the coast of Vancouver Island Sunday night. The other two people on board claim the skipper was high on cocaine, armed with a shotgun, and threatening to kill them. RCMP were eventually able to locate the boat and the two crewmembers jumped to safety. Now … [Read more...]
