The independent candidate in Abbotsford West is demanding the Liberal government return the taxpayer money used to bring the Times of India Film awards to BC. Moe Gill says the 11 million dollars of taxpayer money used to bring the first ever Indian film awards to BC is ethnic pandering at its worst. "I think that, that is the taxpayers money and I … [Read more...]
BC’s first Times of India Awards appears to be popular as ticket sales soar
February 16, 2013 by
It appears BC’s investment into a Bollywood Film Festival is paying off, so far. Organizers say tickets are in a virtual sellout after going on sale Friday for the first-ever Times of India Awards. Last month, the event put the Clark Government on the defensive. "We've had so much excitement from all over the world,” says event … [Read more...]
Small Business BC’s 10th Annual Successful You Awards Ceremony
January 26, 2013 by
Are you looking for a night of inspiration, excitement and celebration? Would you like to mix and mingle with BC’s top business owners? Do good food, fine wine and great people interest you? Then our Successful You Awards Ceremony is the place to be! On February 28th a fantastic crowd of top business owners, industry execs, media and government … [Read more...]
Clark government spends 12 million dollars on “copycat” awards show
January 25, 2013 by
We could have hosted the real Bollywood Oscars *after* the provincial election. Instead, the Liberal government is spending 12 million dollars on a so-called "copycat" award show in Vancouver just six weeks before the May vote. And the timing may have been a key factor in the government's decision. The brand new Times of India Film awards take … [Read more...]
Awards: WGA Noms, Oscars Love Bond
January 5, 2013 by
The Writers Guild of America have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2012. Winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17th. "Flight," "Looper," "The Master," "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Zero Dark Thirty" are up for Original Screenplay. "Argo," "Life of Pi," "Lincoln," … [Read more...]
Awards: SAG, BFCA, SDCA, Music
December 17, 2012 by
Screen Actors Guild The Screen Actors Guild have announced this year's nominations for film and television. Amongst the film categories: Best Actor: Bradley Cooper ("Silver Linings Playbook"), Daniel Day Lewis ("Lincoln"), John Hawkes ("The Sessions"), Hugh Jackman ("Les Miserables"), Denzel Washington ("Flight") Best Actress: Jessica Chastain … [Read more...]
Awards: EFA, S&S Poll, John Waters
December 3, 2012 by
The various film critic associations have begun handing out their top honors for the year with the New York critics set to announce their winners over the next hour or two. Meanwhile, over the weekend: European Film Awards Michael Haneke’s "Amour" swept the 25th European Film Awards in Malta. The film took four of the top honors including best … [Read more...]
Awards: Independent Spirit Nominees
November 27, 2012 by
The nominees have just been announced for the 28th Annual Independent Spirit Awards which will be held on February 23rd. Five films have scored nominations for the top award of the night - Best Feature. They include "Beasts Of The Southern Wild," "Bernie," "Keep The Lights On," "Moonrise Kingdom" and "Silver Linings Playbook." Four of those five … [Read more...]
Surrey awards furnishing contract
November 16, 2012 by
Surrey City Council has awarded a 4-million dollar contract to Heritage Office Furnishings to furnish the new six-storey city hall. Councillor Barinder Rasode says the price is reasonable considering what they are getting. "It's not only like furniture but it's all the fixtures in the new City Hall including shelves, … [Read more...]
5th Annual SFU Entrepreneur of the Year Competition and Awards Ceremony
November 14, 2012 by
Going into its fifth year, the SFU Entrepreneur of the Year program aims to inspire, support, and launch entrepreneurs. Attendees of the 5th Annual Competition and Awards Ceremony will have the opportunity to watch four entrepreneurs present their businesses to a panel of industry professionals, followed by a Q&A session. The finalists will be … [Read more...]
