March 28, 2024

Crown Corporation tries to prevent journalist from filing Freedom of Information requests

The BC Pavillion Corporation is trying to block Freedom of Information requests from an investigative reporter. CKNW Contributor Bob Mackin says PAVCO has told him they have asked BC’s Privacy Commissioner for  permission to disregard his FOI requests. Mackin says he has filed tons of freedom of information requests and has never heard … [Read more...]

Councillor to speak from City Hall steps

Adriane Carr plans to announce her legal strategy on the steps of Vancouver City Hall Tuesday morning, after a motion of hers was quashed last week.  The City Councilor had tried to get more information on any impact a new funding plan for community centres would have on the budget. But that effort was tossed aside by the City Manager, who … [Read more...]

Truck and dogs stolen from Vancouver found in Agassiz

Police have recovered two dogs reported missing yesterday when the vehicle they were riding in was stolen in Vancouver. RCMP Corporal Tammy Hollingsworth says both dogs and the vehicle were found in Agassiz around 10:30 this morning. "We have located the vehicle. we also have located the two dogs. The dogs have been transported to a local … [Read more...]

Yoda From “Star Wars” Gets A Biopic?

While J.J. Abrams is occupied with "Star Wars: Episode VII," Disney Pictures is reportedly developing scripts that could be used for spinoff features focusing on various supporting characters. The Zack Snyder-directed "Seven Samurai" rumor was quickly shot down a few weeks ago, now AICN has posted a bit of speculation. This rumor claims the first … [Read more...]

Accused child predator from the US loses latest bid to stay in Canada

An accused child predator has lost his latest bid to stay in Canada. The BC Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling ordering the extradition of Edward Hilts to the United States where the American citizen is wanted for trying to lure a 14-year old girl online. The 66-year old failed to prove procedural mistakes were made by federal Justice … [Read more...]

Daniel Craig Cut From “Girl” Sequel?

If there was one big difference between the two film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," it was profitability. The 2009 Swedish-language film was shot on a budget of just $ 13 million, and the final result was good enough to look about double that. More importantly it made $ 104 million in box-office worldwide, … [Read more...]

Chemicals seized from White Rock home

White Rock Mounties says a potentially dangerous situation is under control. The RCMP say they were tipped off about a man in the area who might have some extremely dangerous chemicals. Emergency response, the integrated forensic unit, and a squad specializing in explosives, chemical, biological, and nuclear materials all responded. They seized … [Read more...]

Park Board hears from very upset Community Centre neighbours

The Board proposes a plan that would redistribute funding to help 'have not' centres.  Staff would centralize certain costs at each centre, such as bookkeeping, to save money and not cut programs. But Kerrisdale Centre members say they fear those cuts, and that they manage their centre just fine, "We are starting a campaign to get the city's … [Read more...]

Just Back From: Punta Cana

If you think that Punta Cana is all sun-drenched beaches, massaged, and pina coladas, you're right. But there's a grittier side to Punta Cana that is equally as inviting. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

BC’s NDP leader’s back from Hollywood – still no firm plan for film industry

The leader of the provincial NDP is back from a fact finding mission in LA where he sat down with film executives. Adrian Dix says he met with people from studios like Disney and Warner Brothers to find solutions to film jobs leaving BC. But Dix wasn't ready to say what exact fixes the NDP would table. "We're going to assess and we're … [Read more...]