Engineers working on the Port Mann bridge have come up with some solutions to hopefully prevent any more "ice-bombs" from forming on the cables and falling onto vehicles on the bridge deck below. A custom-designed cable sweeper will be fitted onto the cables, removing snow and ice before it can build up. The sweepers will be installed on all 152 … [Read more...]
Paramount, Abrams Plan Lance Armstrong Film
January 19, 2013 by
Paramount Pictures and JJ Abrams' Bad Robot are developing a biopic about disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. The company's have secured the rights to New York Times reporter Juliet Macur's upcoming work "Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong" due out in June. Macur covered Armstrong's career for over a decade. No director, writer, star or … [Read more...]
Vancouver looking at overhauling snow removal plan
January 15, 2013 by
The City of Vancouver has passed a motion to revisit their snow removal plan--but unfortunately, it won't affect response to ice and snow this winter. Councilor George Affleck says city staff will be putting together a report on route priority. This after bike lanes were cleared before some bus routes during a snowfall in December. "We have a … [Read more...]
“Skyfall” Duo Plan “Frankenstein” Spin
January 12, 2013 by
"Skyfall" co-writer John Logan and director Sam Mendes are re-teaming to develop a high-concept drama series for U.S. cable network Showtime. The untitled project, which is considering a straight-to-series order at Showtime, would have Logan and Mendes as executive producers while Mendes would direct the pilot. The story is described as an … [Read more...]
Surrey proceeds with poverty reduction plan
January 9, 2013 by
The City of Surrey is moving forward in reducing poverty by implementing an ambitious plan. Councillor Judy Villeneuve says nearly 71,000 surrey residents are below the poverty line - almost one in five. "We looked at areas that we could probably make a difference which were around transportation, housing, income and support services. If those … [Read more...]
STMicroelectronics carves new strategic plan, exiting ST-Ericsson venture
December 28, 2012 by
STMicroelectronics may not be a household name, but it's a name that's stamped on quite a few gizmos that you and yours have probably handled. Going forward, however, the company is announcing a new "strategic plan" that'll key in on five growth drivers while waving goodbye to a jointly held venture with ST-Ericsson. Carlo Bozotti, President and … [Read more...]
Mayors urging Transportation Minister to commit to funding plan pre-election
December 3, 2012 by
BC Transportation Minister Mary Polak will meet with the Mayor’s Council for Translink this week to tackle the thorny issue of transit funding shortfalls. The council is seeking long-term funding to help deal with a multimillion dollar budget shortfall without raising taxes. Langley Mayor and Vice Chair of the Council Peter Fassbender says he … [Read more...]
Action plan for child care on the way
November 16, 2012 by
The Provincial Government says an "action plan" is in the works to help children in care after a critical report by the Representative for Children and Youth. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's latest report looks at suicide and self harm by kids in care. She says a common problem was the lack of stable foster homes for the children who on average had been … [Read more...]
Fraser Health moves ahead with $25-million plan to add more care beds
November 6, 2012 by
More care beds for seniors are being added to the Fraser Health region. The health authority is moving forward with its bid to build 403 new beds for round-the-clock care in three areas. "These communities – Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock and the Tri-Cities, have been identified because of their growth, especially amongst the senior … [Read more...]
City passes Transportation 2040 plan
October 31, 2012 by
Vancouver City Council has now approved its Transportation 2040 plan. The plan focuses on having two-thirds of trips around Vancouver made by transit, on bicycle, or on foot, by 2040. Mayor Gregor Robertson says there should be an aggressive push to get rapid transit along the Broadway corridor. City staff say that line is crucial to the success of … [Read more...]
