March 28, 2024

Staff Change On Jeff Buckley Biopic “Boy”

While "Greetings From Tim Buckley" premiered in Toronto recently, the other (and officially sanctioned) Jeff Buckley biopic "Mystery White Boy" still hasn't made it into production. Now, Showbiz 411 (via The Playlist) seem to have discovered one possible reason why - a reshuffling of personnel behind the scenes. At last report a few months ago, … [Read more...]

Ferries boss considers change to fare structure

The man in charge of BC Ferries says the corporation is looking to change its fare structure. "We want to go to a more dynamic pricing model – time of day, time of week, demand-type pricing,” says CEO Mike Corrigan. "But that's going to require the right reservation and point-of-sale system, which we currently don't have. "It's also … [Read more...]

Trying to change the RCMP–from within

In the midst of growing tensions between RCMP brass and the rank-and-file, a new group has been formed to change the force from within. Calling themselves "the Re-sergeance Alliance," they claim to be 500-strong, made up of retired and current members of the RCMP  in BC, with one goal: to "restore faith" in the force. The "re-sergeancy" takes … [Read more...]

MP Garrison joins chorus calling for change in the RCMP

The federal opposition critic on public safety is joining the chorus of calls for change in the RCMP.Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca NDP Member of Parliament Randall Garrison says the recent case involving the transfer of Sergeant Don Ray to BC - is just the latest in a long line of issues. "It doesn't look like the problem of sexual harassment is being … [Read more...]

Climate change protesters attempt to block coal train in White Rock

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...]

Another change at Premier’s office

Another change at the Premier's office. CKNW has learned deputy press secretary Rebecca Scott is leaving the Premier's office to take a job in government communications. Scott was at the centre of some controversy, after the CBC’s ombudsman ruled her husband, legislative reporter Stephen smart, is in a conflict of interest, because Scott … [Read more...]

04/26/2012 – Change your Attitude. Change your Business. Change your Future.

What’s stopping you from making the changes your business needs to thrive? The most dangerous move in business is the failure to make a move at all. The history of business is filled with companies that are no more because their leaders refused to enact change when the writing was on the wall. Fear. Apathy. Lack of personal responsibility. These … [Read more...]

Liberals mull name change before next election

The BC Liberals may have an entirely different handle when voters go to the polls next May. Premier Christy Clark says she's open to a name change if it can be done in time, as part of her appeal to unite the centre-right vote in B.C. "(Former Liberal finance minister) Colin Hansen raised it at the last provincial convention, and I said at the time … [Read more...]

The leader of the BC Conservatives says a name change for the BC Liberals won’t solve anything

A move by the BC Liberals to take a serious look at changing their name before the next election is making the leader of the provincial Conservatives smile.  John Cummins says if this is the best the Liberals can do after two by-election defeats then they really are teetering on the brink.   He said "It doesn't matter whether they call … [Read more...]

Malick Approves “Lawless” Title Change

Rarely does a simple film title change get this much electronic ink. John Hillcoat's Prohibition crime flick, previously titled "The Wettest County", has now changed its name to "Lawless". An adaptation of the 2008 historical novel "The Wettest County in the World", the film stars the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain and is … [Read more...]