And the saga continues. Just a year after Bloomberg News was reportedly targeted by Chinese hackers, both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have independently published reports suggesting that they too are being probed. Both organizations seem to think that it's all part of a larger scheme, with Chinese hackers sifting through … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Daniel Craig Cut From “Girl” Sequel?
January 31, 2013 by
If there was one big difference between the two film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," it was profitability. The 2009 Swedish-language film was shot on a budget of just $ 13 million, and the final result was good enough to look about double that. More importantly it made $ 104 million in box-office worldwide, … [Read more...]
Drivers dinged by faulty breathalyzers will be cleared
January 31, 2013 by
BC's Justice Minister says 14 drivers given roadside driving bans after faulty readings by breathalyzers will be cleared. Shirley Bond says the files have been reviewed by the office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. She says each file is being looked at to determine what else may need to be done, including reimbursement. "This … [Read more...]
Police now using Bait Program for more than just cars
January 31, 2013 by
The Bait Car Program now includes more than cars Justice Minister Shirley Bond, police and ICBC have announced that bait property will now be places in Bait Cars. Bond says, "this year's auto crime enforcement month will focus on theft from vehicles. IMPACT and other police agencies throughout the province have committed to protecting valuables and … [Read more...]
Rich Coleman clarifies smart meter stance
January 31, 2013 by
BC's Energy Minister is finally talking to the media over the smart meter confusion. Rich Coleman says the smart grid worksbest withy every home in BC having a smart meter. Coleman says there is no confusion and at this point there's also no opt out options. "I think the confusion - I don't know who it comes from. The op-ed speaks for … [Read more...]
Alberta Energy Minister speaks in Vancouver
January 31, 2013 by
"We're friends,we're neighbours." That is the message from Alberta's Energy Minister as he speaks to the Vancouver Board of Trade about challenges Alberta faces in moving its oil products. Ken Hughes says he is here to collaborate and work with British Columbians when it comes to moving bitumen from Alberta through BC. And what is he … [Read more...]
Faulty breathalyzers in Port Moody
January 31, 2013 by
Port Moody Police say faulty breathalyzers were used in 2011. On its website the police department says the results of a independent investigation have determined faulty breathalyzers were used in 14 out of 174 roadside tests administered that year. The police department requested the investigation out of concern some of the roadside … [Read more...]
Photos: End, Ryan, Elysium, Wolverine, jOBS
January 31, 2013 by
More new photos today starting with new shots from Edgar Wright's "The World's End," more photos from the reboot of "Jack Ryan," shots of Jodie Foster's rather interesting hairdo in "Elysium," a good quality version of that shot of a suited Hugh Jackman in "The Wolverine," and a side-by-side shot of Steve Jobs and Ashton Kutcher made up to look … [Read more...]
Support for BC’s creative community
January 31, 2013 by
The BC government has announced a three part strategy for BC's creative sector but at least one person in the film industry says it's not enough. The strategy is called "BC Creative Futures" and Minister of Community Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett says 6.25 million dollars is going into new and expanded existing programs like … [Read more...]
Rich Coleman defends his comments in the Surrey casino decision
The Deputy Premier is also finally talking after his scathing criticism of Surrey city council and then abrupt turn around over the South Surrey casino decision. Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts blasted Rich Coleman in an open letter for his comments. While fellow Liberal MLA Gordon Hogg said Coleman calling Surrey councillors during the … [Read more...]