Three of the old cast are returning, so why not more? A report has emerged over at THR suggesting that Halle Berry (Storm) and James Marsden (Cyclops) along with other cast members are being sought to return to the "X-Men" franchise in Bryan Singer's 'First Class' sequel "X-Men: Days of Future Past." Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman … [Read more...]
Singer Set For “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
October 31, 2012 by
He was linked last week, now "X-Men" and "X2" director Bryan Singer has closed his deal to return to the director's chair of the franchise with "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" at 20th Century Fox. Singer penned the treatment for and produced last year's inventive prequel/reboot "X-Men: First Class" which was directed by Matthew Vaughn. On 'Days', … [Read more...]
60 days in jail for Stanley Cup rioter
September 13, 2012 by
Stanley Cup rioter Alexander Peepre has been handed a 60 day jail sentence. He was considered one of the instigators of the riot. The 21-year old UBC student pleaded guilty to charges of participating in a riot and assault. Peepre helped flip over a truck in front of the post office, posed for pictures in front of the burning vehicle and threw … [Read more...]
Teacher-Librarian runs 22 marathons in 22 days in opposition of Bill 22
September 1, 2012 by
A North Vancouver teacher-librarian has completed 22 marathons in 22 days to protest the BC Government's Bill 22. Ian Cunliffe isn't a fan of Bill 22. In fact, he opposes it so much he ran over 900 kilometres in 22 days. "The funding cuts we've experienced over the last decade have been so extreme it's like strip mining public education. My kids … [Read more...]
ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T showing ‘in stock’ at Office Depot, days before scheduled US release
July 13, 2012 by
July 16th? Why wait? A full three days prior to the previously scheduled US release date, ASUS' Transformer Prime TF700T is showing as "in stock" right now from Office Depot. For those who've managed to forget about it's amenities since its original unveiling some six months ago, this one's packing a 10.1-inch (1,920 x 1,200) display, Android 4.0, … [Read more...]
Racing days over for “I’ll Have Another”
June 8, 2012 by
Racing days are over for Canadian-owned horse "I'll Have Another". The horse has a leg injury and has to retire. Tendinitis is setting in and the horse can't run in the Belmont Stakes tomorrow. Trainer Doug o'Neill. ".......he has been showing a little bit of...he has been a little quiet the last few days, but his legs have been … [Read more...]
Safe boating week kicks off in Vancouver, days after Coast Guard cuts announced
May 19, 2012 by
It's safe boating week here in B.C. The campaign kicked off this morning – steps away from the soon to be shuttered Kitsilano Coast Guard station. But there doesn't appear to be much of an appetite to address the obvious irony. Vancouver police Sgt. Norm Webster was asked if he expects the department to boost enforcement. "I’m not … [Read more...]
VSB reaches agreement on days off
May 1, 2012 by
The Vancouver School Board has voted to have five closure days for the 2012/2013 school year rather than the current 10. Trustee Ken Denike says those five will make up the second week of spring break, "But there will not be the five days spread throughout the year that created so much dismay amongst parents trying to fill in." Denike … [Read more...]
RCMP Sergeant who slept with another officer docked 10 days pay
February 9, 2012 by
An RCMP Staff Sergeant who slept with a junior officer in a police cruiser gets to keep his rank. Travis Pearson was in charge on the RCMP’s Special Investigation Unit, where he slept with Constable Susan Gastaldo in a police car. For misusing equipment, the RCMP Review Board has docked him 10 days pay, given him a … [Read more...]
