B.C's Deputy Premier is shaking his head at any talk of the Liberal caucus being in "chaos" ahead of next week's budget being tabled. Rich Coleman says to put it simply the talk is just ridiculous. "It really is, you know I saw some of the stuff last night and I thought these guys should actually come inside the room but we don't allow them in the … [Read more...]
Page, Faris Team On “Miss Stevens”
February 9, 2013 by
Actress Ellen Page ("Inception," "Juno") will make her directorial debut on "Miss Stevens" for Gilbert Films and Anonymous Content. Anna Faris is attached to play the title role of a teacher whose life is in disarray when she chaperones a group of high schoolers on a weekend trip to a state drama competition. There, through the admiration and … [Read more...]
Paquin, Page, Ashmore Return For “X-Men”
January 27, 2013 by
Anna Paquin (Rogue), Ellen Page (Kitty Pryde), and Shawn Ashmore (Iceman) are set to return for the upcoming "X-Men: Days of Future Past" at 20th Century Fox. Director Bryan Singer broke the news via Twitter, adding three more names to the mix of both original "X-Men" and "X-Men: First Class" actors who are slated to appear. The storyline deals … [Read more...]
Casting News: Pullman, Page, Beart
January 11, 2013 by
Independence Day 2 Actor Bill Pullman says that a sequel to the mid-90's alien invasion epic might go ahead with or without Will Smith's involvement. Speaking about the film recently, it sounds like he's been filled in on the plans and the fate of his U.S. President character from the first film: He says: "The Will Smith part of it may be ongoing … [Read more...]
Google removes Nexus Q from landing page, further distances itself from a curious launch
October 30, 2012 by
Google had already yanked the "In Stock" status from its Nexus Q as we awaited a re-envisioning of its purpose, but today's Nexus launch is making it ever clearer that we may never hear from the bizarre orb again. Launched in July with an almost unbelievably small set of features, it took but a few weeks for Google to postpone the proper launch … [Read more...]
Facebook page complains about Canadians at Bellingham Costco
August 11, 2012 by
It appears some of our neighbours to the south, aren't too happy with the number of Canadians coming to shop. A new Bellingham-based Facebook page is being panned by those on both sides of the border. The page -- essentially -- complains about the number of Canadians "clogging up" the local Costco store... From parking, to long line-ups -- more … [Read more...]
Borrowing page from the British
June 15, 2012 by
While critics continue to slam the decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard base, the federal government insists maritime safety will not be at risk. In an email to CKNW, Fisheries and Oceans Canada staff write "reorganizing Coast Guard assets" will be consistent with the services provided in other Canadian ports and harbours, including Victoria … [Read more...]
Instagram opens signup page for Android port, release date still unknown
March 24, 2012 by
It's no secret that one of the most popular apps to ever hit the App Store will soon be coming to Android, and if you'd prefer to be one of the very first on your block to be notified... well, there's a website for that. Instagram has just opened up a signup page for Android loyalists, enabling folks to input their email address and await word on … [Read more...]
Vancouver bookstore chain turns a page after 32 years
March 16, 2012 by
Vancouver’s arts community is grieving the loss of another beloved institution, this time in the form of independent retailer Book Warehouse. The local chain of bookstores announced Thursday all its locations will be closing in the next few months. But unlike the untimely demise of the Playhouse Theatre last week, Book Warehouse founder Sharman … [Read more...]
