March 28, 2024

Curtain falls on Kistilano’s Ridge Theatre

It was an emotional night for those who enjoyed the last show at a Kitsilano landmark Sunday. The iconic Ridge Theatre is now closed, making way for new condo development. The theatre has been screening movies at Arbutus Street and 16th Avenue since 1950. Movie-goers say it’s a big loss:   “I'm really sad that's there's going … [Read more...]

Cassavetes Falls For “The Other Woman”

Filmmaker Nick Cassavetes ("The Notebook")is set to direct "The Other Woman" for Fox. Melissa Stack is writing the script about a woman, who, after realizing she is not her boyfriend's main lover, teams with the man's wife to plot a mutual revenge. Cameron Diaz was previously attached to star, while Julie Yorn will produce. Cassavetes was … [Read more...]

UPDATES: Avoid Port Mann bridge: ice falls on vehicles, at least one hurt

Travellers across the new Port Mann bridge have been dodging chunks of ice falling from the cables above the span. RCMP tell our traffic station AM 730 they are in the process of shutting the bridge down, and that at least one person has been injured. This caller says it's an 'absolute nightmare:' "Large ice balls landing on our cars! I … [Read more...]

Light snow falls on Metro

Some Lower Mainlanders got their first taste of winter weather this morning. Light snow fell on the North Shore, Burnaby, New Westminster, parts of Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, North Delta and East Vancouver. Environment Canada says the snow will change to rain over the noon hour, but some areas could get up to 5 cm. Twitter user @RollieWebb sent us … [Read more...]

Surrey’s mayor says Translink’s 3 year plan falls short for South of the Fraser

The Mayor of Surrey says Translink's new three year plan falls short.  When asked if the transit plan is a disappointment when it comes to infrastructure needs for Surrey, Mayor Dianne Watts said.    "Well absolutely, when you look at 70-percent of the future growth of the region is coming South of the Fraser the infrastructure that … [Read more...]

“The Dark Tower” Falls At Warners

It collapsed at Universal, now it looks like the ambitious film and television adaptations of Stephen King’s "The Dark Tower" series has fallen apart at Warner Bros. Pictures as well. Variety reports that Warners has passed on the expensive project despite the latest draft of the script by Akiva Goldsman attracting interest from Russell … [Read more...]

Child falls from window in Mission

A toddler was airlifted to Children's Hospital after falling 6 metres from a window in Mission Saturday afternoon. It happened about 3:00. What injuries the child suffered are unknown. The toddler was reportedly conscious as he or she was being taken away. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Another toddler falls into swimming pool in Surrey

A two-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital after falling into a home swimming pool in Surrey.It happened just after noon today.CKNW spoke with BC Ambulance spokesperson Kelsie Carwithen“BC Ambulance Service did receive a call at 12:15 this afternoon to the area of 9600 block of 129 Street in Surrey for water related injuries.  At … [Read more...]

30 year old man falls to his death near Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 30 year old man is dead after falling more than 200 feet near the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver. It happened around 5:30 Saturday evening. RCMP Staff Sgt. Glenn Magark says the man was on the exit part of the Cliffwalk Bridge. He says police have looked at video of the man. "It's quite apparent that he's looking over the edge as … [Read more...]

Suspected shoplifter tries to escape, but falls off roof

A suspected shoplifter – who was perhaps a bit too quick on his feet – has been arrested. In his sprint from security guards, the man apparently missed the edge of the store's rooftop. He fell about 30 feet, possibly injuring a leg, but most definitely injuring his pride. The chase and tumble happened late this morning at the Superstore … [Read more...]