The Tsawwassen First Nations band will have a "do over" of its general election early in the New Year after a judicial council upheld two appeals. Former chief Kim Baird, who lost by nine votes to new chief Bryce Williams in the September election, answers the big question: "Yeah, I do plan on running again." Baird says the election result … [Read more...]
First Trailer For “After Earth” Arrives
December 10, 2012 by
We had the first trailer for Joseph Kosinski's "Oblivion" over the weekend, now comes the teaser trailer for the second of the three rival 'Scorched Earth' movies hitting cinemas next year - M. Night Shyamalan's "After Earth". All we're waiting on now is Neill Blomkamp's "Elysium". In "After Earth," humanity abandoned Earth over a millennia ago, … [Read more...]
First Trailer & Poster For “Oblivion”
December 8, 2012 by
Universal Pictures has debuted both the first poster and, just moments ago, the first trailer for Joseph Kosinski's sci-fi epic "Oblivion". The story is set on a scorched Earth with Tom Cruise playing one of the last men on the planet tasked with repairing drones that retrieve vital resources. The populous now lives in the giant cities that … [Read more...]
First Photos From Both “Hobbit” Sequels
December 7, 2012 by
EW has posted the first photos from both the second and third films in the upcoming "The Hobbit" trilogy. The photo from the second film, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," seems to indicate that the key events of the second half of the book, namely most of the events dealing with the dragon Smaug, will take place in the second film. … [Read more...]
Victoria police had a busy first holiday DUI blitz
December 3, 2012 by
Police in Victoria caught nearly 30 impaired drivers during their first counterattack blitz of the holiday season. Over the weekend, 29 drivers were taken off the road and 143 tickets were issued for various infractions. Officers also ordered the inspection of 19 vehicles with visible safety defects. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Two men charged in murder of Maple Batalia make first court appearance
December 3, 2012 by
The family and friends of Maple Batalia were in court this morning when the man accused of killing her appeared before a judge. Batalia's loved ones watched quietly as 20-year old Gurjinder Dhaliwal charged with first degree murder sat in the prisoners box. 22-year old Gursimar Bedi charged with manslaughter appeared via video link. Sergeant … [Read more...]
Two Tsawassen First Nation members appeal September election
November 25, 2012 by
The former Public Relations adviser for the Tsawwassen First Nation says September’s election result could be overturned following an appeal launched by two members. Alex Rose, a family friend and biographer of former Chief Kim Baird, explains what could happen with the appeal made by Kim’s brother, Mike Baird and Nation Member … [Read more...]
First Photo From A&E’s “Bates Motel”
November 22, 2012 by
EW has released the first photo from A&E's new "Psycho"-prequel TV series "Bates Motel" starring Freddie Highmore as young Norman Bates and Vera Farmiga as his mother. The series itself will premiere in the Spring. Developed by "Lost" showrunner Carlton Cuse and "Friday Night Lights" producer Kerry Ehrin, the series explores the relationship … [Read more...]
First Look At Sequel To Korea’s “The Host”
November 21, 2012 by
Bong Joon-ho’s 2006 South Korean monster movie "The Host" became a cult hit all around the world, so many have been keen to see a follow-up. Today we get our wish as Twitchfilm has scored a clip featuring the first footage from the follow-up that commercials director Park Myeong-chan is directing. The video itself comes from visual FX house … [Read more...]
Unanswered questions over two appeals of the recent Tsawwassen First Nation election results
November 20, 2012 by
There are still a lot of unanswered questions over two appeals of the recent Tsawwassen First Nation election results. TFN Chief Adminstrative officer Doug Raines says he still can't reveal who is behind the two seperate challenges. "At this time we have kept that, because of the procedures the judicial council has put in to place, confidential. I … [Read more...]
