After sixty years of performing, 79-year old Peter O'Toole confirmed in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter) that he's retiring from acting. O'Toole says "It is time for me to chuck in the sponge. To retire from films and stage. The heart for it has gone out of me: it won’t come back. My professional acting life, stage and screen, has brought … [Read more...]
Royal City acting on possible flooding
June 19, 2012 by
The head of the City of New Westminster's Emergency Management Committee says steps are already being taken to mitigate flood fears there. Dave Jones says they are keeping an eye on the rising Fraser and already have crews laying down sandbags to hold back the water, if need be, "The City of New West, as part of its mitigation strategy, has put … [Read more...]
VPD is working quickly and carefully in case of rioters: acting Attorney General
September 21, 2011 by
BC's acting Attorney General has met with Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu on the subject of charging suspected Stanley Cup rioters. Shirley Bond says Chief Chu is taking the time to build the strongest cases against suspected rioters his office can. However, there has yet to be a single Stanley Cup rioter facing any charges, including … [Read more...]
Acting Mayor “moved to tears” over news of Kienan
September 11, 2011 by
The community of Sparwood is elated by the news Kienan Hebert has been found alive and well. CKNW reached Acting Mayor Sharon Fraser early Sunday morning before she had actually heard the news. She says after the traumatic events of the past week, it's difficult to comprehend that the boy is OK. "Oh my God. It is so wonderful to hear … [Read more...]
Acting Attorney General sees transportation of alcohol as one of most pressing issues after release of riot report
September 4, 2011 by
She's had a few days to digest the 53 recommendations made by John Furlong and Doug Keefe in their review of the Stanley Cup Riot. Acting Attorney General Shirley Bond is now indicating which of those recommendations she may consider to be a priority. When asked which of the recommendations was the most significant to address and how quickly it … [Read more...]
SoftEther’s sensor-laden QUMA robot demonstrates poses, intimidates your acting coach (video)
July 24, 2011 by
A solution in search of a problem, or a solution to a problem that you were too proud to cop to? SoftEther has just revealed what might be the final blow to Barbie's distinguished career: the sensor-splashed QUMA. So far as we can tell, the human-shaped puppet contains a myriad sensors to pick up precise bends and flexes, and then pipes that … [Read more...]
Acting attorney general reponds by email to Oppal’s comments regarding Missing Women Inquiry
BC's acting attorney general is not making herself available to comment on a controversial statement made by one of her predecessors this morning. Shirley Bond has responded via email, saying she understands commissioner Wally Oppal has sent a letter to participants in the Missing Women Inquiry to clear the air about comments he made on … [Read more...]