March 29, 2024

IIO to investigate after early-morning collision in Campbell River

Campbell River mounties will be facing scrutiny from the new civilian-led Independent Investigations Office following an early morning collision. The IIO is sending five investigators to look into how police handled a situation involving a motorcyclist allegedly driving without a helmet just after 2:00 in the morning. As police attempted to stop … [Read more...]

Martin Campbell Reboots “Blake’s 7”

"Casino Royale" helmer Martin Campbell is teaming with Georgeville Television on a proposed revival of Terry Nation's cult British 70's sci-fi series "Blake's 7" says Deadline. Running for four seasons, the popular space opera series followed a political dissident and a group of escaped prisoners in a stolen alien spacecraft who travel the galaxy … [Read more...]

WorkSafeBC report cites Campbell in worker death

Gordon Campbell was unaware of his responsibilities when a roofer fell to his death while working on the former premier’s summer home in 2011, according to WorkSafeBC. The Workers’ Compensation Board report into the July 4 death of David Lesko was released to media Monday, laying out the circumstances that led to the roofer’s death at Campbell’s … [Read more...]

Ex-premier Campbell cited in 2011 death of roofer at Campbell home

A report by WorkSafeBC says former Premier Gordon Campbell did not properly oversee safety measures at his summer home where a roofer fell to his death last year. Forty-year-old Dave Lesko died July 4 after falling through a skylight opening at the home in Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast. WorkSafe says Campbell was considered the “Prime … [Read more...]

Gordon Campbell is Back in BC

A notable politician from the past has drawn a sizable crowd at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Gordon Campbell who is now Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom is speaking before a friendly crown before a Board of Trade luncheon. He is here to talk about the benefits of the upcoming London Olympics and he does not want to … [Read more...]

Casting: Campbell, Cohen, Glover, Bernal

Sworn to Silence Neve Campbell is set to star in and produce "Sworn to Silence", a new Lifetime two-hour TV movie which could serve as a back door pilot and is based on the novel by Linda Castillo. Campbell will play an Amish girl whose childhood was rocked by "brutal murders" in her quiet Amish farming community. Burkholder then returns to the … [Read more...]

Casting: Campbell, Brand, Cohen, Korine

Oz: The Great and Powerful Bruce Campbell has confirmed that he will NOT be appearing in friend Sam Raimi's "Oz: The Great and Powerful" for Disney Pictures. Campbell says "My scene in Oz has been cut before shooting. It happens on epic flicks. Disappointed, but all good w/Sam. On to the next adventure!". Campbell adds he and Oz star James Franco … [Read more...]

Larry Campbell endorses Robertson, Vision

Former Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says he's backing Gregor Robertson and Vision Vancouver in the upcoming civic election. "I just don't think there's any doubt that he and his councilors have the experience and the knowledge to continue on running the city in what I think is a good manner that we've seen over the past three years." He says he … [Read more...]

Business as usual says Campbell

There's a lot of speculation Apple's stock price will plummet as a result of Steve Jobs' death, but CKNW business analyst Michael Campbell doesn't think so. He says Jobs' health problems over the years gave the company plenty of warning and it prepared accordingly, "They just did the launch of the new iPhone and Mr. Jobs wasn't a major part of … [Read more...]

Citizens protest Campbell award online

VANCOUVER - Hundreds of British Columbians don't want to see former premier Gordon Campbell receive one of the province's highest honours and now they're taking their protests online.Since Friday's announcement that Campbell will be one of 14 people who will receive the Order of British Columbia on Oct. 4, hundreds have signed an online petition or … [Read more...]