Adam Sandler is attached to an untitled rom-com project at Warner Bros. Pictures and his own Happy Madison label. Sandler's "The Wedding Singer" co-star Drew Barrymore is being eyed as the female lead. The story centers on a couple who, after a disastrous blind date, find themselves stuck together with their kids from a previous marriage. A … [Read more...]
The Premier might want to beware the ides of…February
February 14, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark is denying reports of a brewing battle within the Liberal caucus over her throne speech and her leadership. A source tells CKNW the Liberal caucus is in chaos, with some members angry over what they see as an empty throne speech that had some of them falling asleep. There's talk of voting against the Liberals' own budget, of … [Read more...]
Surrey might get a stop on the Port Mann rapid bus route
February 1, 2013 by
The new Port Mann rapid bus may be adding another stop. Translink executive vice president Bob Paddon says a pilot program could happen as soon as this summer for the rapid bus to stop in Surrey. "What we are exploring with the city of Surrey right now is whether it is feasible and safe to put a stop at 156th street. the challenge that we have is … [Read more...]
New RCMP HQ might not cost municipalities as much as initially feared
January 22, 2013 by
The Mayor of Surrey says municipalities may not be on the hook for as much of the bill for the new Surrey RCMP headquarters as initially feared. Dianne Watts says at an meeting on policing costs in Ottawa last week she was told a part of the bill could be picked up by Public Safety Canada. "And so any of the capitol costs I have been told that we … [Read more...]
“Breaking Bad” Might Get A Movie?
June 18, 2012 by
There's often talk of films continuing on where many prime time dramas and cable shows have left off, but they almost never come to fruition. Now another one can be added to the pile - AMC's brilliant "Breaking Bad". Series star Bryan Cranston, speaking with The L.A. Times to promote the new fifth season starting in July, says creator Vince … [Read more...]
Foxx Might Be The U.S. President In “Down”
June 7, 2012 by
Jamie Foxx is being eyed to play the president of the United States in Roland Emmerich's action drama "White House Down" at Sony Pictures says Variety. Channing Tatum stars as a Secret Service agent who leaps into action to defend the president when a paramilitary group takes over the White House and holds everyone inside hostage. James … [Read more...]
You might find something nice for Mother’s Day
May 1, 2012 by
A whole range of items will once again be up for public bidding this weekend at the Vancouver Police Department's Annual Recovered Goods Auction. Rob Kavanagh with Able Auctions says everything from electronics to kitchen utensils are up for grabs, "We got some artwork, some native artwork, we've pretty much got everything there." The … [Read more...]
Mechanical failure might be to blame for fatal crash in West Van
April 19, 2012 by
One man is dead after a freak accident in West Vancouver. Police say shortly before noon yesterday, two men were in a delivery truck -- heading east on Water Lane -- when the driver lost control and hit a fence, a piece of which impaled the truck's passenger. He was taken to Lions Gate Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver wasn't … [Read more...]
Those Translink fare gates might not be so fool proof after all.
April 12, 2012 by
Those new fare gates coming on line soon won't be completely able to keep fare evaders out. We've learned the new turnstiles won't be going from the floor to ceiling meaning those who really want a free ride could climb over or under. However, inspite of that Translink's Ken Hardie says it will be extremely tough for those determined to … [Read more...]
It might take more than one trip to court to remove Occupy Vancouver tents.
November 8, 2011 by
It may take more than one trip to BC Supreme Court before Occupy Vancouver tents can be removed by city staff backed up by police. According to a former police officer and security expert Leo Knight who says what might happen is the city will be granted its injunction today. He says the injunction will likely come with a deadline … [Read more...]
