A Federal court judge has dismissed efforts to block 60 more Chinese miners from coming to BC. Two unions sought the injunction in ongoing efforts to keep foreigners from taking jobs which could possibly be done by Canadians. Their lawyer, Charles Gordon, says there's no need to appeal the latest ruling which favours the operators of a new … [Read more...]
Impaired driver hits car stopped at Abbotsford road block
December 9, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police had to jump out of the way as a truck slammed into a car stopped at a drinking driving road block just before 10pm Saturday night. Sergeant Lisa Shea says the man driving was going around 100 kilometers per hour, and didn't even break as he approached the blockade. "The driver of the truck has been arrested for impaired driving," … [Read more...]
FVRD looking to block funding for Metro Vancouver waste to energy incinerator
October 27, 2012 by
The gloves are coming off in the battle over building a waste to energy incinerator between the Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver. As a controversy swirls over tonnes of toxic ash pumped out by a Burnaby incinerator that was shipped to Cache Creek for months with no warning FVRD Chair Sharon Gaetz seems to be saying enough … [Read more...]
Christina Ricci Goes “Around the Block”
June 16, 2012 by
Christina Ricci is starring in Sarah Spillane's Australian feel-good film "Around the Block" for Arclight Films says Inside Film. Ricci plays an unconventional American drama teacher who develops a friendship with 16-year-old Australian-Aboriginal boy Liam (Hunter Page-Lochard) who is torn between his unexpected love of theatre and the … [Read more...]
Climate change protesters attempt to block coal train in White Rock
May 5, 2012 by
Protesters in White Rock plan to continue demonstrating against coal until midnight tonight. They're calling for a moratorium on new coal mines in B.C., a phasing out of existing mines, and an end to importing and re-exporting American coal. "Everything I read about climate change says that we have only a few years left to turn it around or it's … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Green party says both Clark & Cummins will try to block an effort to unite the right.
April 23, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Green Party is throwing more wood on the fire when it comes to merging the BC Liberals and BC Conservatives. Jane Sterk says momentum might build to unite the right, despite the feelings of the two party leaders. She said "I do think that we are going to see more impetus particularily from the busines backers … [Read more...]
First nations renew vow to physically block pipeline construction
December 1, 2011 by
B.C.’s First Nations say they've reached a turning point in their fight against oil pipelines being built on their land. "I'm going to stand in front of bulldozers to stop this project,” says Chief Jackie Thomas, reiterating her promise from last year. Now, Chief Ralph Pierre has joined her, as well as 130 other native leaders, in … [Read more...]
Cornish On “Attack The Block” Future
October 16, 2011 by
It may not have set the U.S. box-office on fire but Joe Cornish's "Attack the Block" has already amassed a solid cult following. Now the helmer tells IFC News that several potential options are now on the table including a sequel, a television series and an American remake. The original film follows a gang of inner-city London youths who are in … [Read more...]
08/25/2011 – BC SPCA Block Party & Kennel Lock-In
August 22, 2011 by
The Vancouver BC SPCA is hosting a Block Party!Join us on Thursday, August 25 from 11am to 3pm for a fantastic afternoon of games, prizes, entertainment and a BBQ lunch. VIPs and top supporters will also be Locked-In our kennels and will need your help to escape! Only YOU will be able to free them with your generous donations. The Vancouver … [Read more...]
