A former BC Lion will spend time behind bars. Josh Boden has received his sentence for committing two counts of sexual assault, one count of obstructing justice and one count of assaulting a police officer. The former CFL wide receiver has received a one year sentence, but as he has served six months already, will only spend six further months in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Victoria Police now investigating hoax
August 31, 2012 by
Victoria Police want to find the person who filled three childrens' shoes with an unidentified meat-like substance and bones and left them on a popular beach in the capital. Constable Mike Russell says investigators have confirmed the shoes did not contain human remains, now they want to find whoever was behind what Russell calls a sick … [Read more...]
“God of War” Movie Details From Scribes
August 31, 2012 by
Last month came word that "Saw" sequel and "Pacific Rim" scribes Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan had come onboard the film adaptation of Sony's popular and acclaimed video game series "God of War". The first game followed the battles of the Spartan warrior Kratos, who squares off against mythological beasts including Medusa, Cyclops and the … [Read more...]
Brothers assaulted at Abbotsford Airport
August 31, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are asking for the public's help, identifying a teenage boy who assautled two young boys inside a washroom at Abbotsford Airport. It happened on Wednesday just after noon, when the six and nine-year-old brothers were approached in front of the urinals. The teen grabbed the younger boy by the genitals, and bit the older one in the … [Read more...]
Fare evaders face crackdown
August 31, 2012 by
After Labour Day, Translink will have a better ability to actually force people to pay tickets for fare evasion. A new by-law goes into effect September 4th, replacing a provincial statute that allowed fare cheats to escape penalty. Under the new rules, those found in a "fare paid zone" without a ticket will get a 173-dollar fine, which escalates … [Read more...]
Jack Ryan, Pacific Rim, Liz & Dick Pics
August 31, 2012 by
A couple of interesting images today. First up Paramount have released the first official still from their "Jack Ryan" franchise reboot - and it looks very much like Chris Pine on a Ducati. Next comes new shots including this one of Idris Elba and Charlie Hunnam in Guillermo del Toro's giant robots vs. monsters movie "Pacific Rim". Then … [Read more...]
New & Returning Series Premiere Dates
August 31, 2012 by
Summer is coming to a close and the new Fall TV season is about to kick off with many series both old and new set to be launched in the United States and the United Kingdom over the next two months. There's so many in fact that it's a bit confusing as to when specifically each of these shows will premiere. Today comes a handy schedule to keep … [Read more...]
“Homeland” Showrunners Tackle Robots
August 30, 2012 by
"Homeland" executive producer Howard Gordon and writer Josh Friedman are teaming for a high-concept untitled drama project at 20th Century Fox TV and Teakwood Lane says Deadline. Friedman will write the script with Gordon supervising and the project has just scored a "rich premium script deal" at NBC. The story is described as a thriller soap set … [Read more...]
South America’s Local Beer Scene
August 30, 2012 by
Craft beers are a trend the world over, and South America is jumping on the bandwagon. Moving beyond its award-winning wines, locals and visitors to the region are enjoying local brews. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Coquitlam cops prepared to shut down massive house party
August 30, 2012 by
Coquitlam RCMP have got wind of a big house party planned for Friday in the Como Lake Village area. Constable Michelle Luca says the so-called Project X party won't be going ahead after over 1000 people were invited via social media. "Any time you get a large number of people together, you never know what's going to happen. And that's our largest … [Read more...]
