Vancouver Police say a 24 year old man who lives in the United States has been charged after a stabbing last evening. Clifton Crowder has been charged with attempted murder. Police say a group was playing basketball on one of the outdoor courts of Templeton Secondary School shortly before 8:30 when one of the group was approached by a man and … [Read more...]
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24 year old charged with attempted murder after stabbing near Vancouver high school
March 31, 2013 by
“Speed,” “Slave,” “Kon-Tiki” Set Dates
March 31, 2013 by
A bunch of release date news and changes to report today. The Weinstein Company has scheduled the Oscar-nominated Norwegian historical action adventure "Kon-Tiki" for a U.S. release on April 26th. The English-language version, shot simultaneously with the Norwegian version, is the one being released. Sony Pictures has moved up the ensemble … [Read more...]
Four years since murder of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry
March 31, 2013 by
Wednesday marks four years since a member of a prominent Vancouver family was murdered in Pacific Spirit Park near UBC. Police are still working to solve the case and will mark the anniversary along with the family of Wendy Ladner-Beaudry. It was a murder that stunned the city. Just meters from the entrance to Pacific Spirit Park near 41st and … [Read more...]
Follow Favorite: Timothy Thibault
March 31, 2013 by
Anyone in need of a little armchair traveling should look no further than Timothy Thibault's Destinations board on Pinterest, featuring stunning scenes that hail from around the world. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
TV News: Zombieland, Once, Hotel, Queen
March 31, 2013 by
Zombieland The first photo and poster have been released for Amazon Studios' "Zombieland" which was given a pilot order earlier this week. Filming is already under way on the episode which stars Kirk Ward, Maiara Walsh, Tyler Ross and Izabela Vidovic. If given a series order, the show will air on Amazon's Instant Video service. Once: … [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin’s technology hub brings startups closer to government needs
March 31, 2013 by
Wondering who would be the first to concoct a Kickstarter for governmental wishes? We suppose it's Lockheed Martin. Today, the aforementioned outfit has launched an initiative "aimed at expanding its collaboration with Silicon Valley companies to meet the diverse technology needs of the federal government." Called the Lockheed Martin Silicon Valley … [Read more...]
“Killing,” “Blood,” “Copper” Set Returns
March 31, 2013 by
A couple of shows have announced their return dates. AMC have announced that its U.S. version of "The Killing" will return for a ten-episode third season with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, June 2nd. HBO will commence a ten-episode sixth season of "True Blood" on Sunday, June 16th. Finally, BBC America have confirmed that the second season of … [Read more...]
Missing woman found
March 31, 2013 by
The Vancouver Police Department confirm a missing woman has been located. Constable Brian Montague said 58-year-old Dawn Cynthia Connolly was found unhurt in Burnaby at approximately 10:00pm this evening. Connolly, who suffers from Huntington's Disease, went missing at around 2:00pm this afternoon. Because of her medical condition, she has … [Read more...]
Tennant, Piper Return For “Doctor Who”
March 30, 2013 by
David Tennant and Billie Piper are set to reprise their roles as the tenth incarnation of The Doctor and his companion Rose Tyler respectively in the upcoming "Doctor Who" 50th Anniversary special. In a just issued press release, it has been confirmed both actors are coming back to join current Doctor star Matt Smith and companion Jenna-Louise … [Read more...]
Forfeited vehicles to be used to steer youth away from gang lifestyle
March 30, 2013 by
BC's civil forfeiture program is releasing two vehicles formerly used by gangs and in the drug-trade -- for community use. Vehicles once involved in gang related lifestyles will now be used specifically to fight the kind of dirty work they used to do. Sergeant Lindsey Houghton - with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. "In this case we're … [Read more...]
