March 28, 2024

SCOC decision comes Friday

The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision Friday on whether Vancouver sex workers can challenge the country's prostitution laws. Canada's top Court will release its ruling on an appeal made by the Federal Government to try and stop the sex workers' challenge. Katrina Pacey says her clients want to dispute laws including a ban on keeping … [Read more...]

Paul McCartney Tickets On-Sale Friday – Watch the Tour Trailer

Paul McCartney returns to Vancouver on Sunday, November 25th at BC Place for the first time since The Beatles played Empire Stadium in 1964. McCartney's On The Run Tour has played over 30 dates spanning North and South America, the UK and Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Tickets for the November 25 Paul McCartney performance at BC Place are on … [Read more...]

Musqueam First Nation to demonstrate Friday

Dozens, and perhaps hundreds of protestors are expected to take to the streets this morning at the 100-day mark of a land dispute centred around a native burial ground. Members of the Musqueam First Nation are still negotiating a cash-for-land deal with the Century Group after human remains were found at a site slated for condos. The … [Read more...]

Robinson’s fate for obstructing justice expected Friday

We'll find out Friday whether disgraced an ex-RCMP officer will go to jail for obstructing justice. Monty Robinson, now 42, spent nearly four years on paid suspension before quitting as a Mountie last week – the same day his sentence hearing started in New Westminster. In October 2008, his Jeep collided with motorcyclist Orion Hutchinson, … [Read more...]

After 4 years, disgraced Mountie learns his fate Friday

Nearly four years after a young man from Delta was killed by a suspected drunk driver, the off-duty Mountie eventually convicted of obstructing justice, will be sentenced Friday. Corporal Benjamin Monty Robinson is still on the RCMP's payroll as he awaits his fate, which will be determined at 10am in New Westminster. In October of … [Read more...]

“Friday Night Lights” Movie Nearly Ready

Peter Berg's 2004 Texas football film "Friday Night Lights" scored good notices upon its release, but it has been the five season-long TV series incarnation that has really scored both critical acclaim and cult following. Since it wrapped last year, fans have been keen to see the small screen version's cast get their time on the big screen, … [Read more...]

Friday the 13th at Air Canada….

  It has been a frustrating day for some Air Canada customers. It started with delays and cancellations because the airline claims some pilots called in sick as part of their ongoing labour dispute. Air Canada spokesperson Angela Mah says a few dozen flights back east were affected, far fewer in Vancouver. ".......literally three flights -- … [Read more...]

Use this tip to make the most of a Friday night in Maui

Spend a Friday afternoon exploring Front Street, and then dine in town and hang around for Art Night, when the galleries stay open into the evening and entertainment fills the streets. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Walmart selling Limited Edition Blue Wii for $99.96 on Black Friday

No, you aren't "losing" that thing up top -- Walmart will indeed be bringing those limited edition blue Wiis to the US of A starting this Thursday, and better still, it'll be hawking 'em for just $ 99.96 apiece. If you'll recall, the powder blue variants of Nintendo's newest home console were previously reserved for other sections of the globe, … [Read more...]

Cube, Tucker Prep Another “Friday” Sequel

Ice Cube and Chris Tucker are reportedly hatching plans for another "Friday" sequel reports TMZ. Tommy Lister, who played Deebo in the original, says "There's a lot of conversation, that's hopefully going down next week with Ice Cube and Chris Tucker about doing one more Friday. This is going to be the big one. We talked on the phone a couple of … [Read more...]