Thought to be headed for a theatrical release, HBO has now opted to bring the Ryan Murphy-directed "The Normal Heart" directly to the network where it will premiere as a telemovie in 2014. An adaptation of Larry Kramer's Tony-winning autobiographical play, the story details the rise of HIV/AIDS in New York’s gay community in the 1980's. Mark … [Read more...]
BC therapist says it’s normal for people all over to grieve over Connecticut shooting
December 14, 2012 by
A therapist in Victoria says the grief felt locally for those in Connecticut is a very normal reaction. Shelley Gordon says an incident like the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary triggers our compassion and empathy. "You know, it's just part of the human suffering that we all share when there's such a tragic loss and such a needless tragic loss, … [Read more...]
Metro Vancouver air quality returning to normal
July 14, 2012 by
Metro Vancouver's air quality is getting back to normal.The regional district's Ken Reid says smoke from forest fires in Russia had been hanging over the area throughout this week, peaking over the weekend and Monday. "But now we're seeing quite normal particulate matter levels. Even though there may be a bit of a haze, it's nothing too … [Read more...]
