The Roman Catholic Church has finally set a conclave date. Father Frederico Lombardi at the Vatican announced that the College of Cardinals will begin the electoral process Tuesday, March 12th. The Cardinals will vote four times daily, twice in the morning,twice in the afternoon. The longest conclave in the 20th century went four and a half … [Read more...]
Liberals reject idea of moving fixed election date
March 6, 2013 by
The Liberal government is saying "no" to moving BC's set election date to the fall, but the NDP says it's a great idea. Independent MLA's are calling for the change beginning in 2017 saying a fall election sees the budget already passed and the previous year's audited books available to the public. But Deputy Premier Rich Coleman is not … [Read more...]
WikiLeaks Movie Gets Title, Release Date
January 22, 2013 by
After previously being referred to as either the "Untitled WikiLeaks Project" or "The Man Who Sold The World," the Bill Condon-directed WikiLeaks movie at Dreamworks Pictures and Participant Media has finally scored an official title - "The Fifth Estate." DreamWorks and Disney have also announced an official November 15th release date in the … [Read more...]
Another trial date set for sex tourist
November 23, 2012 by
Canada's first person to be charged as a sex tourist has had dates set for another trial. Don bakker was convicted back in 2005 abused seven girls in Cambodia and three women Vancouver. He was released from prison seven years later – last May – and moved to Penticton, later relocating to Abbotsford. Police say he was at a high risk to … [Read more...]
Earlier date for Port Mann opening?
October 22, 2012 by
The official opening of the new Port Mann Bridge may be happening sooner than expected. Coast Mountain bus drivers who'll be operating the new rapid buses over the bridge have been told service will begin Wednesday December 5th. Transportation Minister Mary Polak isn't confirming anything. She says "we're really hopeful we'll be able to make our … [Read more...]
“World’s End” Gets Poster, Release Date
October 12, 2012 by
Empire has revealed the latest poster for Edgar Wright’s currently filming "The World’s End". The comedy follows Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan and Paddy Considine playing five friends who reunite for a pub crawl just as the apocalypse occurs Meanwhile Fandango (via The Film Stage) has listed an October 25th 2013 release … [Read more...]
Trial date set for Queen of the North officer
October 7, 2012 by
Dates have been set for the long-awaited trial of Karl Lilgert. He was the navigating officer on the Queen of the North the night the BC Ferry sank more than six years ago. Jury selection in the trial begins January 9, with the trial itself slated to start five days later. Lilgert's charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing the deaths … [Read more...]
“Skyfall” IMAX Date, Song, Rating
October 1, 2012 by
More word on the upcoming 23rd James Bond feature "Skyfall" with news today that American audiences will get to see it a day earlier than expected. Sony Pictures have confirmed that the film will screen in IMAX theatres only in North America on November 8th, one day earlier than the general release on the 9th. Once again the franchise has opted … [Read more...]
Date set for Joshua Berner to stand trial again
September 27, 2012 by
A date has been set for Joshua Berner's second-degree murder trial to be heard a second time. Berner was convicted in 2010 in the death of Benjamin Warland. The two men had gotten off a bus in Vancouver, got into a fight, and Berner ended up punching Warland in the head with a knife. Berner claimed self-defence. He appealed, and in April, the BC … [Read more...]
Appeal date set for murderer Charles Kembo
September 25, 2012 by
A date has been set for the BC Court of appeal to hear from convicted murderer Charles Kembo. Kembo was convicted by jury two years ago of murdering four people. He killed his business partner, step-daughter, girlfriend and wife – all between 2002 and 2005 in a bid to profit from their identities. A BC Supreme Court judge called him a serial … [Read more...]
