It may not have set the U.S. box-office on fire but Joe Cornish's "Attack the Block" has already amassed a solid cult following. Now the helmer tells IFC News that several potential options are now on the table including a sequel, a television series and an American remake. The original film follows a gang of inner-city London youths who are in … [Read more...]
Regional mayors meeting today to discuss future transit projects
September 15, 2011 by
The regional mayors, on the Translink Council, will be talking money today when they meet to discuss how to pay for transit expansion.Langley City mayor Peter Fassbender says they can proceed on other fronts, while they wait for a proposed gas tax hike to arrive in the BC legislature. He says, "this time, the minister is coming. We are … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup riot review outlines recommendations for future public events
September 6, 2011 by
A Vancouver police internal review of the Stanley Cup riot is recommending more training for regional police and tougher penalties for liquor offences at large public events. The review says police around Metro Vancouver need more training to plan and practice working together at large regional events. It also suggests putting airport style … [Read more...]
09/07/2011 – Future Travel Experience 2011
September 5, 2011 by
This unique global forum for travel industry stakeholders will focus on the end-to-end travel process from the passenger point of view, from the moment of booking through to the collection of baggage at the arrival destination, and will assess how every aspect of the passenger experience on the ground can be improved. Hosted by Vancouver Airport … [Read more...]
Rypien was hopeful for future, his agent says
August 16, 2011 by
Download Flash Player to view this content. Former NHL enforcer Rick Rypien, who died suddenly Monday, had been looking forward to the beginning of training camp, his agent said Tuesday. Alain ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Vection Field controls traffic at SIGGRAPH, fictional cities from the future (video)
August 16, 2011 by
So, let's set the stage. You're walking down a semi-busy street in a semi-foreign city. You're curiously hanging close to the middle of the sidewalk. You bust out your smartphone and figure out that your so-called engagement just got "Complicated." Your gait has an irregularity. You look up and spot what appears to be a local, eerily perturbed and … [Read more...]
Future of Vancouver Island float homes uncertain
July 30, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Residents living on about 50 unauthorized floating homes on one of Vancouver Island's most iconic lakes could find themselves evicted as the provincial government and ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
