The Georgia Straight Newspaper has filed a Statement of Defence against the 2010 Winter Olympic Chief's defamation lawsuit. The Publisher of a September 2012 expose on John Furlong claims the former Olympic boss did not honestly recount his personal history and suffered no loss from allegations that he physically abused, bullied and racially … [Read more...]
Robert Rugan Adapts “Genius Files”
December 24, 2012 by
Commercials director Robert Rugan has been hired to pen the script for Warner Bros.’ adaptation of Dan Gutman's book series "The Genius Files". The story revolves around twelve-year-old twins who are recruited to be part of a secret government experiment that uses young geniuses to solve complex national problems. The pair must fight for their … [Read more...]
Chinese miner files human rights complaint
December 13, 2012 by
A temporary worker from China hired to work in a northern BC coal mine has filed a human rights complaint against the United Steelworkers of America. The union's Steve Hunt says the complaint comes as no surprise. "I guess it was expected. When all else fails, you know, attack, I guess. That's what they are doing. They have failed in court, … [Read more...]
LaCie PetiteKey USB flash drive: slim and discreet, for files of the private variety
November 8, 2012 by
What if the key to your home continued to get smaller and smaller? Would that be something you'd cheer or loathe? Thankfully, that's not the question we're posing today -- instead, we're wondering if you'd enjoy a key-like flash drive that's smaller than its predecessor. LaCie's new PetiteKey sort of gives itself away right in the title, being even … [Read more...]
Hit-and-run driver files an appeal
July 4, 2012 by
A Langley man who committed a fatal hit and run in 2008 has filed an appeal with B.C.’s highest court. In May, Brent Parent was sentenced to five and a half years in prison and banned from driving for 12 years after he's released from custody. The 43-year-old was convicted of criminal negligence causing the death of 21-year old Silas O'Brien … [Read more...]
LightSquared officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
May 14, 2012 by
As expected, May 14th is indeed a dark day for LightSquared. The company has just filed paperwork in order to initiate Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Manhattan's US Bankruptcy Court, effectively killing its dream of providing a high-speed mobile wireless network to upwards of 260 million people. Not quite a year after Sprint and LightSquared … [Read more...]
NPA council candidate finally files campaign financial statements
May 10, 2012 by
He's still banned from running in 2014, but one-time NPA council candidate Francis Wong has finally filed his financial statements from last fall's municipal election. Wong had been lambasted at last week's Vancouver council meeting for failing to get them filed by the April 18 deadline. By missing it, he is banned from running in the next … [Read more...]
Galliford files civil suit against RCMP
May 10, 2012 by
The woman whose story sparked several separate allegations of harassment against the RCMP is now suing her employer.According to reports, Corporal Catherine Galliford alleges she was sexually assaulted, harassed and bullied during her time with the Mounties naming four officers, an RCMP Doctor, and one Vancouver Police officer.Since … [Read more...]
Vaughn Stars In “Rockford Files” Reboot
April 17, 2012 by
David Levien and Brian Koppelman have been hired to pen a big screen adaptation of classic 70's NBC TV series "The Rockford Files" for Universal Pictures reports Deadline. The original had James Garner playing an ex-con turned disheveled but charming private eye in Los Angeles who had a knack for solving cold cases and lived out of a mobile home … [Read more...]
