The CN worker killed by Wednesday's derailment in northern BC was a 30-year old from Dawson Creek. Bryan Giesbrecht was in a remote area nearly 250-kilometres northwest of Fort St. John when a car carrying diesel went off the tracks and crushed him. It happened during a routine switching of the tank. Several investigations are now underway. CKNW … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Details Emerge On CW’s “Amazon” Series
November 30, 2012 by
As previously reported, Warner Brothers TV is developing a series adaptation of DC's Wonder Woman character entitled "Amazon" at The CW. Now, a casting director has been set and a wide ranging search has begun to find a young woman who fits the mould of the title character. In this "Smallville"-esque incarnation, we'll see how she became the … [Read more...]
King’s “Under The Dome” Enshrouds CBS
November 30, 2012 by
CBS has ordered a straight-to-series adaptation of Stephen King's 2009 best-seller "Under the Dome" which will premiere Summer 2013. The story revolves around the drama that unfolds after an invisible force field suddenly descends on a small vacation town in Maine. As the locals fight for their survival, the town descends into warring factions … [Read more...]
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean binaries added to AOSP
November 30, 2012 by
Barely a fortnight after the Android 4.2 binaries were added to the Android Open Source Project database, here comes Android 4.2.1. It appears as if the files have been uploaded for the Nexus 10, Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus (Verizon model included), but the Nexus 4 is being omitted for the time being. In short, this opens the doors for custom ROM makers … [Read more...]
Children’s Advocate with iNet request
November 30, 2012 by
BC's Child and Youth Advocate says it's time for Internet Service Providers and social media companies protect kids from the dark side of the internet. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says social media-savvy teens, especially those at risk can quickly become targets for online predators. Turpel-Lafond says parents need to get with it and educate … [Read more...]
Use ad money to fix Court system
November 30, 2012 by
The NDP have a suggestion for the Premier instead of spending millions on government advertising why not use the money to unclog the justice system. Leonard Krog says the guilty are walking away free, all because of the slow crawl of the Courts. Krog says the Province could invest in legal aid instead of advertising to help speed … [Read more...]
Mulcair: Unions don’t influence my party
November 30, 2012 by
After speaking to the BC Federation of Labour Convention in Vancouver the leader of the Federal NDP says unions have no influence on his party. Thomas Mulcair says his party is working for better wages and work place conditions, both things he says are good for everybody. Mulcair says he works with labour, banks, and oil companies and … [Read more...]
Jennifer Lee To Co-Direct Disney’s “Frozen”
November 29, 2012 by
"Wreck-It Ralph" co-scribe Jennifer Lee is set to join "Tarzan" and "Surf's Up" helmer Chris Buck as co-director on Disney Animation's 3D CG animated feature "Frozen." An adaptation of the classic fairy tale "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen, the story follows Anna (Kristen Bell) who is cursed by her estranged sister, the cold-hearted … [Read more...]
State of Burnaby Hospital questioned
November 29, 2012 by
CKNW has obtained a controversial report painting a damning picture of Burnaby Hospital's ability to meet the needs of its patients. The 141 page document by a citizens committee chaired by BC Liberal MLA Harry Bloy makes the case for replacing many of the hospital's buildings. The report says the busy hospital has only 289 beds to … [Read more...]
Technovation Challenge Canada
November 29, 2012 by
The Aga Khan Education Board for Canada in conjunction with Technovation is pleased to announce the Canadian launch of Technovation Challenge! Join us for a unique discussion with distinguished women leaders in technology from both industry & academia at a networking and mentor recruitment event on Saturday December 8th. Leadership Stories … [Read more...]
