Fisheries Minister Keith Ashfield says taxpayers expect the coast guard to perform essential, life saving activities, not help boaters who have run out of fuel or have engine trouble. Ashfield says the decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard base makes sense, since 72-percent of calls it receives are for those "non-distress" … [Read more...]
Lowell Makes Directorial Debut On “Waters”
June 3, 2012 by
"Private Practice" and "Veronica Mars" actor Chris Lowell will make his feature directorial debut on the indie drama "Beside Still Waters" says The Chicago Tribune. Ryan Eggold ("90210") plays a young man on the verge of losing his childhood home following the death of his parents. He struggles to maintain the friendships of his youth as he … [Read more...]
Man in Motion makes triumphant return
May 22, 2012 by
The forecast called for rain, but the sun was shining brightly as 'Man in Motion' Rick Hansen wrapped up his 25th anniversary relay today in Vancouver. The international champion for spinal cord research was greeted by thousands of supporters at Terry Fox Plaza outside BC Place, the same spot where he was greeted in 1987. "Twenty-five years later, … [Read more...]
Greg Mottola Makes A “Marriage Plot”
May 16, 2012 by
Greg Mottola ("Superbad," "Paul") is in early talks to pen an adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides' coming-of-age novel "The Marriage Plot" for Sony and Scott Rudin Productions reports Variety. The story deals with a love triangle in the early 1980's with a bookish female English major caught up in the affections of two men. The romance of her … [Read more...]
Over the last 5 years what the Translink board makes in pay has absolutely skyrocketed.
April 17, 2012 by
The cost of the Translink board of directors has skyrocketed over the last five years going up hundreds of thousands of dollars. Back in 2007 the total renumeration for the Translink board was $ 126,000. When the provincial government overhauled the board the following year that's when the costs started to spike. The latest … [Read more...]
Plane makes emergency landing after bomb threat
April 11, 2012 by
Korean Air says a bomb threat is to blame for the emergency landing of a Boeing 7-77 at Comox Airport Tuesday afternoon. Flight 72, bound for Seoul, was turned around after a call to the airline's Los Angeles Call Centre. NORAD's John Cornelia says U-S fighter jets were scrambled from Portland, "Two F-15 fighters under the direction of NORAD, … [Read more...]
Warners Makes Deals For “Legend” Sequel
February 17, 2012 by
Akiva Goldsman, Overbrook Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures have closed a deal for a follow-up to 2007 sci-fi hit "I Am Legend" reports Deadline. Following the $ 584 million worldwide gross of 'Legend', talk quickly swirled of a possible prequel for a while before the buzz died down. Now though it has picked up steam again with Arash Amel … [Read more...]
Lara Exploration makes pact with Aguia
January 23, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Lara Exploration Ltd. (TSXV:LRA) has reached an $ 8.25-million agreement under which Aguia Resources Ltd. (ASX:AGR) can earn a full-interest in one of its properties in northeast Brazil.The pact for Lara's 21,483-hectare potash project would have Aguia issue up to 15 million shares and invest $ 1.5 million in exploration of the … [Read more...]
Norris Makes “Expendables 2” PG-13
January 19, 2012 by
Those who demanded Chuck Norris join the cast of "The Expendables" sequel, you got your wish but it might have come at a price - less swearing and a PG-13 rating. Norris reportedly gave an interview to Gazeta (via AITH) and in the translated transcripts revealed the following: "In Expendables 2, there was a lot of vulgar dialogue in the … [Read more...]
Air Transat jet makes safe emergency landing at YVR
November 16, 2011 by
A plane carrying close to 300 people had to make an emergency landing at the Vancouver airport last night. The Air Transat Airbus bound for London had 296 people on board. Airport staff have confirmed flight 242 landed safely, but they haven't been able to explain why the plane was forced to return to YVR. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
