An independent expert hired by the provincial government says the revenue projections in tomorrow's budget are solid, with one exception. Former Bank of Montreal chief economist Doctor Tim O'Neill says he found no glaring problems with the budget's revenue projections, citing ample evidence of professional competence and caution. But O'Neill is … [Read more...]
Movie filmed mostly in BC top at worldwide box office this weekend
November 19, 2012 by
The Twilight movie series has helped a film company started in Vancouver break a domestic record. Box office sales have now topped $ 1-billion thanks to the success of Lionsgate's Breaking Dawn -- Part 2. The last movie in the series filmed mostly in British Columbia earned almost $ 341-million worldwide its opening weekend. Lionsgate, now … [Read more...]
Spielberg’s “Lincoln” Gets Mostly Good Reviews
October 9, 2012 by
Screening to a packed audience at the New York Film Festival on Monday night, tweets and reviews for an "almost finished" version of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" quickly flooded the blogosphere and the reaction was good but not unanimous. The most frequently praised element was the performances, in particular Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens … [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...]
