Can't say it's striking us as any sort of surprise, but the seemingly destined-to-fail LightSquared just might be out of options. After getting a high-five from Sprint and plenty of attention for its initiatives in bringing yet another wireless option to America, those blasted GPS interference issues (or "supposed" issues, depending on who you ask) … [Read more...]
WSJ: LightSquared ‘preparing’ for bankruptcy protection filing, final decision coming tomorrow
May 15, 2012 by
Artists refusing to accept final curtain call at Playhouse
March 12, 2012 by
After 49 years the Vancouver Playhouse is being forced to shut its doors, but actresses affiliated with the company aren’t willing to wave the white flag and surrender. “We have to fight for it, rise up out of the ashes of what is the old playhouse,” said Jennifer Clement, an actress with the Playhouse for more than 20 years. She doesn’t believe … [Read more...]
Artists refusing to accept final curtain call
March 12, 2012 by
After 49 years the Vancouver Playhouse is being forced to shut its doors, but actresses affiliated with the company aren’t willing to wave the white flag and surrender. “We have to fight for it, rise up out of the ashes of what is the old playhouse,” said Jennifer Clement, an actress with the playhouse for more than 20 years. She doesn’t believe … [Read more...]
Final debate held in Vancouver for NDP leadership race
March 11, 2012 by
The last debate in the federal NDP leadership race took place in Vancouver this afternoon. All seven candidates fielded questions -- and were able to fire questions at each other. Many hopefuls tossed hardballs at the perceived frontrunner, Thomas Mulcair -- something the Quebec MP sees as a good thing. "We’ve been taking it as a fairly … [Read more...]
Forbes Medi-Tech nears final payout
January 26, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The company formerly known as Forbes Medi-Tech Inc. will be distributing nearly $ 2.9 million to its shareholders on Jan. 30 as part of its liquidation and windup.FMI Holdings Ltd. said Thursday its board has decided to distribute 58.33 cents per share (OTCBB:FMTIF) to shareholders of record as of Jan. 18. The company said it expects … [Read more...]
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy box points to first paid DLC for Nintendo 3DS
January 24, 2012 by
3DS owners have been waiting (and waiting) for a chance to take advantage of a downloadable content market, and while Nintendo already accomplished the tough part (read: launching it) a few days back, there's still been no word on when paid content would make an appearance. Pushing those freebies aside is Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, which is … [Read more...]
Parent gets final hearing
November 30, 2011 by
42 year old Brent Parent will have to wait until January 6th before learning his fate. Parent and his lawyers have protested 4 charges including criminal negligence causing death. The Crown alleges Parent swerved his vehicle as part of a road rage incident that killed 21 year old Silas O'Brien. The young man's mother had a few words for … [Read more...]
Suchet Films Final Five “Poirot” Books
November 15, 2011 by
While Albert Finney and Peter Ustinov's cinematic takes have divided fans, there's no doubt that when it comes to Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot there is only one man who has given what is considered the definitive portrayal - David Suchet. Having inhabited the character since 1989, Suchet and many Christie fans were … [Read more...]
Clark Announces Final Step of Job Creation Plan
September 22, 2011 by
Calling her new job creation plan 'Canada Starts Here,' Premier Christy Clark has promised to lower taxes, balance budgets and streamline regulations. Key investments include 50-million dollars to expand the Deltaport Terminal, opening up eight new mines and expanding nine existing ones, as well as the creation of a Major Investments … [Read more...]
“Spooks” Final Season Airdate Set
September 11, 2011 by
The tenth and final season of the long running spy drama "Spooks" (known as "MI-5" in the U.S.) is scheduled to get underway on the BBC next Sunday, September 18th. The six-episode run will go head-to-head with the second season of ITV's costume drama "Downton Abbey". With Lucas North (Richard Armitage) gone, the opening episode picks up from … [Read more...]
