There will be more B-C Ferry disruptions today thanks to a damaged propeller blade on the "Spirit of B-C." B-C Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall says the vessel will be pulled out of today's rotation for two round trips. The 3 and 7 p.m. sailings out of Tsawwassen will be cancelled and the corresponding 5 and 9 p.m. sailings out of Swartz … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
The New “Skyfall” Trailer Arrives
July 31, 2012 by
Perhaps the biggest question remaining about the upcoming James Bond film "Skyfall" had been Javier Bardem's villain Silva who has been seen only in shadow so far. Well two versions of the new trailer have hit with Bardem's blonde, slightly effeminate yet sinister baddie front and center for much of the second half. There's some big plot … [Read more...]
Best Attractions at Disney for Teens
July 31, 2012 by
Disney vacations are no longer just child's play—the parks have been upping their teen-friendly game over the last few years with more intense rides and cool, interactive attractions. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Casting: Brand, Wilson, Arianda, Smith
July 31, 2012 by
Pierre Pierre Brit comic Russell Brand is in early talks to star in Larry Charles' raunchy comedy "Pierre Pierre" at Escape Artists and Category 5. The project previously had Jim Carrey and Jason Reitman attached as star and director respectively. Brand plays an obnoxious French nihilist who transports a stolen painting from Paris to London. … [Read more...]
Garden Optimization
July 30, 2012 by
Working cooperatively with the YWCA, Snaptech Marketing will be hosting a "Garden Optimization" event, where the community is encouraged to attend and help in improving Semlin Gardens. These gardens play an integral role in the community as they also serve as the home of the YWCA. The YWCA works to build better futures for women and their families … [Read more...]
Gaming Association seeks more grant money
July 30, 2012 by
The BC Association for Charitable Gaming is continuing it's fight to restore peak levels for gaming grants. Funding is down more than 20-million dollars from the same time three years ago, however the Province has vowed to keep levels consistent for at least the next two years. President Peter Armstrong says a recent meeting with the … [Read more...]
Housing suggestions welcomed at City Hall
July 30, 2012 by
The winners of an online contest aimed at the future of affordable housing in the City of Vancouver have been announced. The Re:think Contest say more than 70 entries were received from all over the world. Councillor Geoff Meggs says the ideas range from re-designing city streets to building on top of existing structures, "Whether or not … [Read more...]
“Skyfall,” “Paranormal” Trailer Teases
July 30, 2012 by
Sony and Paramount have both unleashed quick clips previewing the upcoming release this week of new trailers for two of the Fall's biggest titles - the latest instalments in their James Bond and Paranormal Activity franchises respectively. The "Skyfall" tease shows some footage not seen in the leaked bootleg version of the recent IMAX trailer for … [Read more...]
Stakeholders begin to look at life after the Kits Coast Guard base closes
July 30, 2012 by
It's a move opponents vow will cost lives but it appears the reality of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station closure is finally sinking in Stakeholders held a meeting Monday afternoon to discuss life after the base. But what exactly was said we don't know. The meeting was closed to the public, with government bureaucrats, joined by … [Read more...]
07/30/2012 – B.C. Sculptors at VanDusen Botanical Garden
July 30, 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...]
