April 19, 2024

The NDP and BC Liberals go back and forth after Harry Bloy resigned from cabinet today.

The NDP says Advanced Education Minister Naomi Yamamoto should follow the lead of her colleague Harry Bloy.  Bloy stepped down from cabinet today after leaking an e-mail from the Province newspaper sent to Yamamoto's office to a company the newspaper was investigating.  Critic Michelle Mungall says Yamamoto should do the honourable thing … [Read more...]

The leader of the BC Conservatives wants a full investigation into the Harry Bloy email leak.

The leader of the BC Conservative party says an investigation should be launched into the BC government and their relationship with a donor.  John Cummins says there are unanswered questions about the relationship between Eminata group founder Peter Chung and the BC Liberals.  Cummins says MLA Harry Bloy did the right thing in resigning … [Read more...]

Harry Potter Gets Captain America’s Fist

Move over boy wizard, the 'Captain' has taken charge at the box-office. Marvel's "Captain America: The First Avenger" opened to both the top spot and an estimated $ 65.8 million over the weekend. That number puts it $ 100,000 ahead of the $ 65.7 million opening of "Thor", however the final figure later this morning will likely shift that … [Read more...]

“Harry Potter DH Part 2” Box-Office Stats

It's going to be a fascinating weekend at the box-office with the launch of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" so keep checking back here for updates as they happen. Friday Morning Update: The first domestic figures are in with DH2 pulling in $ 43.5 million from 3,800 locations for Thursday midnight screenings alone, easily topping … [Read more...]

Records Begin Shattering For “Harry Potter”

It hits the U.S. tonight but already the new and final entry in the Potter franchise, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2", has opened in various international territories and is doing massive business says The Hollywood Reporter. The film grossed $ 43.6 million on Wednesday alone from 26 countries - a figure which puts it 82% ahead of … [Read more...]