March 28, 2024

“Doctor Who” Xmas Special Final Trailer

The BBC have released the final trailer for the upcoming 2012 "Doctor Who" Christmas special "The Snowmen". The special is scheduled to air on the BBC and BBC American on Christmas Day. Though Jenna-Louise Coleman appeared in the season premiere as a different character, this will mark her first appearance as the new companion Clara. Also, Ian … [Read more...]

Humane society calls for zoo to relocate final living giraffe

In the wake of the third giraffe death at the Greater Vancouver Zoo within the span of a year, the Vancouver Humane Society says the zoo should relocate the last remaining giraffe. Peter Fricker with the society says this is simply an unnatural environment for the animals. "It seems common sense to us that the west coast of Canada is not the right … [Read more...]

Bond: Extension of final report on Missing Women Inquiry won’t cost taxpayers any more money

Now that the final report on BC's Missing Women Inquiry has been extended a third time, Justice Minister Shirley Bond says that won't cost taxpayers any --more-- money. "I have been assured by Commissioner Oppal that the additional month is not going to incur additional costs." Bond says Wally Oppal's review --slated to be delivered by November … [Read more...]

Board of Trade says final transition rules for the return of the PST are still MIA

The return to the PST is just months away and the Surrey Board of Trade says businesses are still waiting for final transition rules from the province.  CEO Anita Huberman says the rules need to come now, not later.   "We have been waiting. We are having a PST educational transitional plan to educate our business community but these rules … [Read more...]

Final weekend for downtown Sears

It's been called Vancouver's ugliest building -- and tomorrow, the downtown Sears closes its doors for good. And not even the employees seem too upset. Brian Stone has managed the store since it opened as Sears 12 years ago. Before then it had been an Eatons location. Stone says more than 25-million dollars in inventory has been sold over the past … [Read more...]

Final construction phases for Port Mann bridge

Construction is in its final stages for the new Port Mann bridge and its December opening. The Cape Horn interchange is changing dramatically. Officials have this to say to commuters: expect big changes this month as the final pieces are put together for the Cape Horn interchange. It's the busiest, if not most complicated interchange in BC, going … [Read more...]

Microsoft confirms Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing, OEM partners now have final code

RTM. To the everyman, those three letters may not mean much. To those waiting with bated breath for Microsoft's next operating system, it's a huge milestone worth celebrating. Microsoft has today confirmed that Windows 8 has been released to manufacturing, enabling its OEM partners to grab the final code and begin implementation on systems that'll … [Read more...]

Chris Nolan’s Final Letter To Batman

With "The Dark Knight Rises" delivered and the promo tour cut short, filmmaker Chris Nolan is about to head out on a long overdue vacation. Before he goes though he's done one last piece of writing, a foreword to the upcoming "The Art of Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy" coffee book which hit stores this past Friday. The foreword serves as … [Read more...]

Infinitec updates Pocket TV to 1GB RAM, settles on final design and reaffirms October shipments

It's another wondrous success story from within the walls of Kickstarter, but honestly, meeting its funding goal was just the start for Infinitec. The outfit's second product, the Pocket TV, is well on its way to becoming a commercialized reality, but backers will be pleased to know that a few changes are being made in order to address some of the … [Read more...]

Mayor still waiting for final long term cost on RCMP raises

Mayors are still waiting for a final long term figure on the cost of sudden wage hikes handed to the Mounties by Ottawa.  Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says four months after the surprise wage hikes and the wait continues.   "Well we only have what they gave to us for I think it is this year and next year and we just build a certain … [Read more...]