The husband of a woman killed by a hit and run driver in Vancouver earlier this month says he hopes the person responsible comes forward, but his priority is taking care of his children. Ten days after losing 42-year old Leonida Tumanda, her family is preparing for a lifetime without her. Nilo Tumanda says his youngest daughter will need someone to … [Read more...]
MacFarlane Discusses “Family Guy” Film
December 2, 2012 by
Speaking at UCLA this week, "Family Guy" creator and future Oscar host Seth MacFarlane says he's got a storyline in mind for an eventual "Family Guy" movie. In fact it's only a question of 'when' it would seem, and the goal is to give us something we simply can't get from the small screen version: "It's hard to do that while you have the series … [Read more...]
ABC Orders More “Castle,” “Resort,” “Family”
October 22, 2012 by
ABC is stocking up on a few shows it seems. On Friday the network ordered an additional episode of "Castle" and two additional episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," "Modern Family" and "The Middle" for this season says The Live Feed. That gives "Castle" 23 episodes, while the other three shows will score 24 episodes. One show not getting a reprieve is … [Read more...]
Family of wounded border guard issues statement
October 18, 2012 by
They say they've experienced every possible emotion. And they're grateful Lori is alive. The family of shooting victim Lori Bowcock has now issued a statement. Bowcock is the border guard who was shot in the neck by a distraught man on Tuesday at the Peace Arch border crossing.That man later took his own life. Lori continues to recover at Royal … [Read more...]
Family of murdered Surrey teen still looking for answers one year after her death
September 28, 2012 by
The family of a murdered Surrey teen is renewing the call for anyone with information to come forward, on this, the first anniversary of Maple Batalia's death. The murder of the popular 19-year-old stunned the community. Batalia - studying at the SFU campus in Surrey, was shot to death, in the parkade. Her family's holding a vigil Friday night at … [Read more...]
NDP Children and Family critic demands change to deal with child poverty
September 27, 2012 by
The NDP are condemning the provincial government for aborting the fall sitting of the legislature after the latest update on child poverty in BC. Children and Family critic Claire Trevena says the report shows politicians need to be working on solutions in Victoria. She calls a disproportionately large number of first nations kids … [Read more...]
Family of plane crash survivor miffed at health care system, but not for the usual reasons
September 7, 2012 by
One of the two remaining survivors from a plane crash near Penticton in August can't get a doctor to accept him at Vancouver General Hospital. Vincent Hannay is out of the intensive care unit at Kelowna General Hospital, and his family wants him back in Vancouver to continue his recovery. His uncle Rick Hannay says BC Bedline has an … [Read more...]
Amanda Zhao’s family still waiting for verdict
August 23, 2012 by
The parents of a young Chinese student murdered in BC nearly a decade ago are still waiting for a verdict from the trial of her accused killer. Amanda Zhao's body was found stuffed in a suitcase near Stave Lake in October 2002. Police believe the 21 year old was killed by her boyfriend Ang Li who left Canada three days after her body was … [Read more...]
Crash near Salmon Arm sends family of five to hospital
August 18, 2012 by
Police say driver fatigue may have been a factor in a crash near Salmon Arm that has sent a family of five to hospital. Mounties say the family, from Calgary, left their home last night around 11 o’clock to head to Vancouver. Around 5:30 this morning, they got into a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1. They are now all in hospital with … [Read more...]
Best Family Beaches on the East Coast
July 10, 2012 by
Trips to the beach are the ultimate summer pastime—where memories of splashing in the water and building sandcastles are made. Here are the best East Coast beaches for families young and old. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
