Marvel has announced that a different version of the third "Iron Man" will be screened in Chinese theaters at a yet undetermined date. The Chinese version of the film will include a special appearance by China’s top actress, Fan Bingbing, and will offer specially prepared bonus footage made exclusively for the Chinese audience. Meanwhile, … [Read more...]
Release Changes: March 13th 2013
March 13, 2013 by
Now You See Me The magician heist thriller has been moved up a week to May 31st. Byzantium The Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan-led mother/daughter vampire tale has announced a June 28th release. V/H/S 2 The sequel to the found-footage horror anthology film will now score a limited release in twenty markets on July 12th. RED 2 Summit has moved … [Read more...]
Changes to forest tenure rules put off
March 12, 2013 by
A major climb-down for the Liberal government today. Forests Minister Steve Thomson has deferred a plan to change forest tenure rules after criticism it would have benefitted large companies and amounted to a sweeping privatization of the land base. "That's simply one of the misperceptions that has been created out there in terms of that, … [Read more...]
Some changes coming for the use of pesticides
February 21, 2013 by
The NDP says Premier Christy Clark has abandoned her promise to restrict the use of cosmetic pesticides. Legislation introduced Wednesday will expand rules for the use of pesticide to people who work on private landscaped areas. Environment Minister Terry Lake, "What we think of as cosmetic pesticides will only be used by someone who is … [Read more...]
Updated: Jobs Minister changes stance on temporary foreign worker controversy
February 6, 2013 by
BC's Jobs Minister is admitting people have lost confidence in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program after the HD Mining controversy. Pat Bell says it is clear the company fell short in looking for qualified Canadian miners before bringing in Chinese workers. "The public needs to have confidence that any jobs that are allowed to be … [Read more...]
Missing Women Commissioner optimistic changes are in the works
January 18, 2013 by
A month after making dozens of recommendations aimed at protecting the vulnerable and improving police services, BC's Missing Women Commissioner says he's been assured the work has already started. "I'm confident that the government will move forward." But Wally Oppal admits it could take time to make his longtime wish for a regional … [Read more...]
NDP complains logging fee changes will boost exports but cost jobs
January 17, 2013 by
The Liberal government is making changes to forest policy in a bid to boost harvesting in the central coast area, but the NDP is crying foul. Forests Minister Steve Thomson says a combination of lower export fees for logs from the central coast - plus higher fees elsehwere - will mean one thing. "More would be made available to the domestic … [Read more...]
Chief wants changes to rules of diplomatic immunity
December 12, 2012 by
Vancouver Police Department Chief Constable Jim Chu has put forward recommendations for the Police Board to change how the force deals with those protected by diplomatic immunity. The report states the VPD's existing policy is not in line with the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act, and that diplomatic immunity is greater … [Read more...]
BCCLA to argue in court for changes to Canada’s forfeiture process
December 5, 2012 by
The BC Civil Liberties Association is heading to Supreme Court Wednesday to argue that changes need to be made to Canada's forfeiture process... Associate Counsel with the BCCLA Ragi Mangat says right now court decisions are made separately for sentences and forfeitures of offense related property. But, she says, that leaves a lot out of the … [Read more...]
Ottawa to consider changes for mentally ill offenders
November 22, 2012 by
The federal government will consider changes to how the courts deal with people found not criminally responsible for offences because of mental illness. At an event in Port Coquitlam, Heritage Minister and local MP James Moore says at the heart of the new legislation, to be tabled next year, is to protect victim families from ever coming in contact … [Read more...]
