RCMP are asking for your help finding the suspects responsible for an unusual assault. Police say on Feburary 27th -- at about four in the afternoon - two people in an grey audi passed another vehicle on Highway 1 and Number 3 Road -- spit on that vehicle then shined a laser light into the driver's eyes. RCMP say the victim … [Read more...]
“Entourage” Movie Gets The Green Light
January 30, 2013 by
Warner Bros. Pictures has green lit a film version of the cancelled HBO series "Entourage". Like the show, the film will follow the Hollywood exploits of actor Vincent Chase, his manager and agent, his under-appreciated TV actor brother and the childhood pal/driver who form his inner circle. Deals are starting to be made with Adrian Grenier, … [Read more...]
Car crash into Vancouver light pole kills 26-year-old passenger
January 26, 2013 by
Vancouver police are investigating after a car crashed into a light pole early this morning, killing a passenger. Police say the car was heading south on Cambie from 33rd Avenue when it veered off the road and hit the pole around 12:30 a.m. A 26-year-old woman in the passenger seat was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released … [Read more...]
Light snow falls on Metro
December 15, 2012 by
Some Lower Mainlanders got their first taste of winter weather this morning. Light snow fell on the North Shore, Burnaby, New Westminster, parts of Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, North Delta and East Vancouver. Environment Canada says the snow will change to rain over the noon hour, but some areas could get up to 5 cm. Twitter user @RollieWebb sent us … [Read more...]
Caltech invention focuses light like never before, could bolster next-gen communication platforms
December 8, 2012 by
Light. What is it? What isn't it? Such are the questions left to the experts at Caltech, which have just concocted a new device that can focus light to a point just a few nanometers wide. That kind of precision has never been done at scale, and the university is hoping that the invention could help "pave the way for the next-generation of … [Read more...]
Jumbo Resort gets the green light
November 20, 2012 by
Despite ongoing opposition from First Nations leaders and the New Democrats, the BC goverment has created a new resort municipality at the site of a controversial new ski development. The master plan for the Jumbo Glacier resort was approved in March, following a 20-year review process. The minister responsible, Bill Bennett, is defending the … [Read more...]
Ben Foster Enjoys A “Red Light Winter”
September 2, 2012 by
Ben Foster ("Contraband") is attached to star in Adam Rapp's indie drama adaptation of his own bleak play "Red Light Winter" says Variety. The story follows two male friends who travel from New York to Amsterdam and become caught up in a love triangle with a prostitute (Kirsten Dunst), bringing to the surface dark undercurrents in their troubled … [Read more...]
Italy wins Celebration of Light
August 7, 2012 by
Italy has been declared the winner of the Celebration of Light fireworks festival. More than one million spectators took in the three day event. For the first time in the history of the event, people got to vote for their favourite on- line. Italy was competing against Vietnam and Brazil. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Last night of “Celebration of Light” deemed a success by both spectators and police
August 5, 2012 by
Vietnam had tradition... Brazil had carnival... Italy brought the party last night -- to wrap up the 2012 "Celebration of Light." It was promised right from the start... "Ladies and gentlemen... are you ready to party?" And it didn't disappoint... A pulsing mix of dance, pop -- with a few more reflective moments as well. And by the reaction -- it … [Read more...]
Vietnam wows the crowds at a mostly peaceful start to the Celebration of Light
July 29, 2012 by
A Vancouver summer staple is back... Vietnam took to the skies over English bay Saturday night -- to open the 2012 Celebration of Light. If you wanted the best seat in the house -- you needed to get there early. A walk along the shore -- and you come across families, food and friends -- like this group huddled in a makeshift sofa -- made of … [Read more...]
