It's a move opponents vow will cost lives but it appears the reality of the Kitsilano Coast Guard station closure is finally sinking in Stakeholders held a meeting Monday afternoon to discuss life after the base. But what exactly was said we don't know. The meeting was closed to the public, with government bureaucrats, joined by … [Read more...]
A First Look At Wachowski’s “Cloud Atlas”
July 26, 2012 by
One of the most secretive films of the year is about to make itself known to the world. The Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer’s ambitious ensemble adaptation of David Mitchell's acclaimed novel "Cloud Atlas" is set for its world premiere in Toronto in September ahead of a release in cinemas late October. Until this week there'd been no material from the … [Read more...]
Park Board passes motion to look at use and revenue of Langara Golf Course
July 10, 2012 by
The Vancouver Park Board has passed a motion to look into who uses the Langara Golf Course and examine revenue in depth, ahead of potentially using the land for alternative green space. Despite speaker after speaker expressing support for Langara Golf Course at a Park Board meeting, Commissioner Aaron Jasper maintains it's worth considering … [Read more...]
Councillor wants another look at Metro Vancouver situation
July 4, 2012 by
A Councillor with the Township of Langley still wants Council to look at jumping out of Metro Vancouver. Kim Richter says she wants Council to see if staying in Metro Vancouver saves them any money or not, "I don't know the answer to that question, but I think that is a question that needs to be asked and answered on behalf of the residents … [Read more...]
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean review: a look at what’s changed in Google’s mobile OS
June 28, 2012 by
Google's next iteration of Android wasn't quite the full-point release jump that many of you were perhaps anticipating. Rather than using Google I/O 2012 as the launching pad for Android 5.0, we're being formally introduced to v4.1 -- a mere 0.1 ahead of where Ice Cream Sandwich placed us around six months ago. Aside from grabbing a name change, … [Read more...]
A Closer Look At Superman’s Tights
June 13, 2012 by
Coming Soon has posted some photos from the floor of the annual Licensing Expo in Las Vegas where costumes from the upcoming Superman film "Man of Steel" are on display including Henry Cavill's Superman outfit and Russell Crowe's Jor-El getup. The photos give us a proper look at the costumes: Dark Horizons - News … [Read more...]
Surrey RCMP look for missing woman
June 11, 2012 by
Surrey RCMP are looking for a missing 27 year old woman. Veronica Lakomy was last seen June 8th, around 11 o' clock in the morning in the 25 hundred block of 150th street in south Surrey. She'd been doing volunteer work at Star of the Sea elementary school. She's not been seen or heard since. The family vehicle is also missing, a white 2008 … [Read more...]
How to Look Good on the Go
May 23, 2012 by
Traveling can be a rough on your beauty routine, what with jet lag, lack of sleep, and airport snacks. So pick up these 8 key products that will keep you from looking like your passport photo in real life. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
BC to look at Cowichan Tribe concerns
May 15, 2012 by
Aboriginal Relations Minister Mary Polak says officials from her ministry will meet leaders of the Cowichan Tribes First Nation later this week to discuss a rash of suicides and suicide attempts. Polak says she's deeply concerned after learning of four suicides and 57 attempts since January. "But we need to remember that along with our deep concern … [Read more...]
BC’s Attorney General will take a hard look at the hang gliding industry after a tragic death.
May 1, 2012 by
The hang gliding industry may be in for stricter regulations following a fatal fall in the Fraser Valley last Saturday. Attorney General Shirley Bond asked her staff to examine the issue after the death of 27 year old Lenami Godinez and says it appears the industry is self-regulating and Bond adds that may change once police and … [Read more...]
