It's been a busy night for police across the Lower Mainland. In Surrey, R.C.M.P. are looking for a suspect, after an apparent hit-and-run at 130th Street and 86th Avenue. Staff Sergeant Blair McColl says it happened around 8:00pm Saturday. "There are no suspects at this point. Our traffic units are investigating." The victim - a man in his 40s - is … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
VEF – The Changing Face of Vancouver’s Film Industry
September 30, 2012 by
Pre-registration at $ 45 now open at www.vef.org. Held at Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour Street. Doors open 5pm, main presentation at 6pm. Vancouver's film industry has long been associated with studio sets, location shoots and heavily staffed production crews. The new face of Vancouver's film industry is characterized by production studios in … [Read more...]
Dix pleased government scrapping plans for privatizing liquor distribution
September 30, 2012 by
BC NDP leader Adrian Dix says it's a positive the government has come to a tentative deal with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union. "It's always good when agreements are negotiated and I think it shows in all negotiations it takes two to negotiate and it's always a good thing when things are resolved at the bargaining table." Dix says … [Read more...]
One person in hospital after stabbing at Coquitlam bus loop
September 30, 2012 by
Coquitlam RCMP have confirmed a middle-aged person has been taken to hospital after being stabbed at the Coquitlam bus loop Saturday night. Mounties don't know the severity of the victim's injuries -- and are not commenting on whether anyone has been taken into custody. They say it is all still under investigation. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Casting News: Portman, Marling, Dench
September 30, 2012 by
Jackie Fox Searchlight is courting Natalie Portman to play the title character in "Jackie", the Noah Oppenheim-scripted drama about former first lady Jackie Kennedy following the assassination of her husband JFK. Darren Aronofsky was at one point attached as director. Portman's involvement will depend upon whom the director is. [Source: … [Read more...]
Busy Saturday night for Surrey mounties
September 30, 2012 by
One man is in hospital and no one in custody after a hit and run in Surrey last night. Staff Sgt. Blair McColl says a man -- about 40 years old -- suffered "very significant injuries" -- his prognosis is not known. It happened at the intersection of 130th Street and 86th Avenue around 8:00. "There are no suspects at this point. Our traffic … [Read more...]
NBC Planning An “About a Boy” TV Series
September 29, 2012 by
"Parenthood" executive producer Jason Katims is developing a half-hour single camera comedy series based on the Nick Hornby book "About A Boy" and its 2002 movie adaptation starring Hugh Grant reports Deadline. The story follows the relationship between a bachelor man-child and the young boy who moves in next door with his kooky single mother. … [Read more...]
09/29/2012 – Starlight’s Walk and Run for Smiles
September 29, 2012 by
So what are you waiting for? Grab your family, your friends, your co-workers and come out to support Starlight and the children. Register today online at www.walkforsmilesbc.org.Your $ 25 will go a long way to supporting Starlight programs but don't forget the more money raised the better! The individual who raises the most funds for the event … [Read more...]
Canadian pedophile arrested at Vancouver Airport
September 29, 2012 by
A Canadian man who served five years in a Thailand jail for sexual offenses against children has been arrested by RCMP. RCMP Cpl. Matt Van Laer says 37-year-old Christopher Neil was taken into custody as soon as he arrived at the Vancouver International Airport Friday night. "We felt it was important for people to know that Mr. Neil was coming … [Read more...]
Magnolia Scores Malick’s “Wonder”
September 29, 2012 by
Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired US distribution rights to Terrence Malick’s "To the Wonder" which premiered at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month. The film follows Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Neil (Ben Affleck), who meet in France and move to Oklahoma to start a life together, where problems soon arise. While … [Read more...]
