March 18, 2024

Soderbergh’s “Behind the Candelabra” Teaser

HBO Films has revealed the teaser trailer for the Steven Soderbergh-directed Liberace biopic "Behind the Candelabra". Michael Douglas stars as the musician with Matt Damon as his younger lover. The trailer is classy, but doesn't feature any actual footage from the telemovie which is slated to premiere on May 26th. Dark Horizons - News … [Read more...]

Mayor: build rapid transit along Broadway, or fall behind

Vancouver's mayor says the province's economic future risks falling behind, if rapid transit is not built along the Broadway corridor. Gregor Robertson says a subway system out to UBC would cost 2.8 billion dollars,  money he says would have to come from other levels of government. "Capital, talent and jobs are pouring into the corridor. And … [Read more...]

Hillcrest says Park Board behind money missing in minutes

Minutes obtained by CKNW and never posted online by the Hillcrest Community Centre Association appear to show the books are short some money.  In the minutes of a meeting on August 23rd it says an audit has found close to 30-thousand dollars missing.  But Chair Jesse Johl says things aren't how they appear and it is actually a fiscal … [Read more...]

Premier stands behind Alberta fundraiser

Premier Christy Clark is making no apologies for a BC Liberal fundraiser in Alberta this week---even if backers of the controversial Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline were on hand.  "Enbridge has donated to the new democrats as you know, i think there are interests in Calgary and Toronto and outside the province that have made donations to … [Read more...]

The BC Conservative party says a messy internal revolt is behind it

The leader of the BC Conservatives party is emphasizing the 'new' in new year as he says his party has put an internal dispute behind them. Leader John Cummins says the messy internal dispute was a just test, one that the party not only met but came out stronger for. Cummins says going into the May election it isn't his party carrying any baggage … [Read more...]

Nic Cage To Star In “Left Behind” Remake

Nicolas Cage is in negotiations to star and legendary stunt coordinator Vic Armstrong to direct the first of a proposed new trilogy of films based on Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins's Christian-themed "Left Behind" novel series says Heat Vision. The sixteen book series is set in the wake of 'The Rapture', the Christian eschatological event in which … [Read more...]

A former federal Liberal leader throws his weight behind BC’s carbon tax

BC's beleaguered carbon tax is getting a vote of confidence from a former federal Liberal leader.  MP Stephane Dion says the carbon levy has provided the lowest income tax in Canada for those who earn under $ 100,000 a year in BC.   "You pay less income tax that it would be the case otherwise so it is much better to pay taxes on … [Read more...]

Convicted gay-basher back behind bars

A convicted gay-basher is going back to jail – this time after robbing a jewelry store.Michael Kandola will spend the next 20 months behind bars after a Surrey jewelry store heist in June 2009.He’s also been sentenced to 2 years probation.He was convicted on robbery charges, as well as using an imitation firearm.But Kandola is no … [Read more...]

Hiker rescued after staying out overnight behind Grouse Mountain

North shore rescue has airlifted another hiker to safety. The man ran into trouble on the Hanes Valley trial, behind Grouse Mountain. Search manager Tim Jones says he was not well prepared for the trek. "He had jeans, he had a light jacket and he had sort of semi-hikers on.  He had some preparedness: he had matches, he had some food... But not … [Read more...]

A behind the scenes look at the Engadget CES stage!

Guys, haven't you heard? We've got our own stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center this year, right in the thick of the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. And all week we'll be delivering live podcasts, as well as nonstop interviews with some of the most prominent companies setup here on the floor. Keep it locked here all week for the usual CES … [Read more...]