A Vancouver Park Board Commissioner plans to table a motion next week in response to the massive outcry over how funding could change for community centres. Melissa De Genova wants to see more public discussion on the Board's idea to redistribute funding to help out those 'have not' centres. This, after hundreds of people packed into the … [Read more...]
Park Board hears from very upset Community Centre neighbours
January 29, 2013 by
The Board proposes a plan that would redistribute funding to help 'have not' centres. Staff would centralize certain costs at each centre, such as bookkeeping, to save money and not cut programs. But Kerrisdale Centre members say they fear those cuts, and that they manage their centre just fine, "We are starting a campaign to get the city's … [Read more...]
Community Centre vs Park Board battle will take to the media
January 29, 2013 by
The battle between the Parks Board and some Vancouver Community Centre's over control and revenue is about to become a pricey ad campaign. CKNW has obtained a media campaign overview from Fusion Communications Group on behalf of a group of unhappy community centres. The 16 page document lays out three different ad campaigns with … [Read more...]
Headed to Sundance? 5 Park City Hotspots
January 16, 2013 by
Headed to snowy Park City for Sundance this week? Festivals like these are all about fun, films, and knowing where to hob-knob. Here's the five key places to see, be seen, and soak it all in. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Fourth “Jurassic Park” Hits June 2014
January 12, 2013 by
After a good decade of languishing in development, it has now been confirmed that a fourth "Jurassic Park" on the way. In fact, a release date has already been set - June 13th 2014. Details are being kept under wraps, though it is confirmed that Steven Spielberg is only producing - not directing. The actual director has not been announced yet. … [Read more...]
Surrey trailer park fire leaves 15 homeless
December 28, 2012 by
Fifteen residents of a Surrey trailer park have been left homeless following an explosion and subsequent fire which started up just before 8 o’clock. Two trailer units have been destroyed, with two others also damaged as a result. The trailer park is located at 12662 112A Ave. No injuries have been reported at this time. (PHOTO CREDIT: … [Read more...]
Wild dog spotted in Stanley Park
December 5, 2012 by
Bad weather, tourists and rude joggers are not the only threats facing users of Vancouver's Stanley Park this month. A coyote is making regular daylight appearances near Malkin Bowl at the south entrance --prompting warnings for people with children and pets to be careful. This particular wild dog has already been preying on … [Read more...]
ABC Cancels “Last Resort,” “666 Park Ave”
November 18, 2012 by
ABC has opted not to give full season orders for its new dramas "Last Resort" and "666 Park Avenue," effectively axing both shows. Though the network picked up two additional scripts for each show, they've decided not to produce them or further episodes beyond the original thirteen episode order. Both series will be allowed to finish airing their … [Read more...]
“Jurassic Park 4” Dino-Human Concept Art
October 10, 2012 by
While various different versions of a fourth "Jurassic Park" have been in development over the past decade, none has been more infamous or contentious as the John Sayles-penned take with gun-carrying dinosaurs. That version involved genetically created 'mercenary dinosaurs' made from blending dinosaur, human and dog DNA. Now some concept art, … [Read more...]
Park board OK’s Hastings Park makeover
October 2, 2012 by
The Vancouver park board has unanimously approved the concept plans to a massive redo of Hastings Park. The site of the Pacific National Exhibition grounds will soon host soccer fields, play areas, a greenway for cyclists and pedestrians – even an artificial beach for volleyball. Park board commissioner Sarah Blythe says there's something for … [Read more...]
