With the apparent death of Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) in Marvel's "The Avengers" movie, the announcement that the character would be heading up the upcoming TV series "Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D." was met with confusion. A prequel series was the most common thought, however ABC President Paul Lee has now shot that theory down. Lee says: "There … [Read more...]
Gas leak forces brief evacuation of Coquitlam mall
December 2, 2012 by
Coquitlam Centre mall was evacuated for just under an hour due to a gas leak Sunday afternoon. Fortis BC spokesperson Michael Allison explains the cause. "A tree branch had knocked loose a coupling at a meter outside the mall and that was causing a small amount of gas to leak which was causing the odour people were smelling. The leak is shut off … [Read more...]
BCTF to release brief arguing for more education funding
October 1, 2012 by
The BC Teachers Federation says this province lags behind many others in Canada when it comes to funding, and the teachers plan to reveal a brief Monday. BCTF President Susan Lambert is set to make a case to bring BC's level of education funding up to the national average. According to a press release issued by the BCTF on Sunday, as a percentage … [Read more...]
Musqueam stage brief blockade
August 10, 2012 by
The blockade was brief, but the point was made. This morning, dozens of protesters spent several minutes keeping traffic from moving onto the bridge linking Vancouver with the city's airport. The Musqueam First Nation has spent 100 days fighting plans to develop the site of an ancient burial ground near Granville and Marine Drive. Band member … [Read more...]
“Cabin in the Woods” Gets Brief Oz Release
May 3, 2012 by
Village Roadshow have changed their mind, albeit just slightly, to their decision not to release Joss Whedon's "Cabin in the Woods" theatrically in Australia. In a new official posting on their Tumblr blog, they confirm that 'Cabin' will be scoring a limited theatrical season in both Sydney and Melbourne starting June 14th. That's the good news. … [Read more...]
Occupy takes a brief hiatus
November 23, 2011 by
It was on to Grandview Park at Commercial Drive and Williams Street in east Vancouver after Occupy Vancouver demonstrators were forced to leave Robson Square Tuesday. Some neighbours of the park were slightly supportive of the new arrivals, "I think people should demonstrate. I don't have a problem with people demonstrating for a couple days, … [Read more...]
Brief: Occupy protestors to sleep warm
November 22, 2011 by
Occupy Vancouver demonstrators are meeting tonight (Tuesday) in a Clark Drive hall and will then spend the night at home. They'll meet again near noon Wednesday at Grandview park to plan their next move. Stanley Park is one of the alternatives being discussed. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Brief Avatar 2, Zorro, Robocop News
October 12, 2011 by
Avatar 2 Asked how Sigourney Weaver might come back in the sequel despite her mind becoming one with a tree in the first film, James Cameron wouldn't confirm but hinted at how that will be accomplished. "Have you ever heard of nonlinear storytelling? A lot happens on that planet before she shows up, and before Jake shows up to join her. She’s … [Read more...]
Spielberg Gives A Brief “Lincoln” Update
September 20, 2011 by
With "Tintin" and "War Horse" almost upon us, Steven Spielberg is turning his attention towards his next project "Lincoln" and he revealed a couple of new details in an interview with The Orlando Sentinel (via The Film Stage). As we already know, this Abraham Lincoln biopic will utilise much of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book "Team of Rivals". … [Read more...]
