As Translink and the City of New Westminster battle over replacing the Pattullo Bridge, the Province is prepared to play peacemaker. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom concedes New West has a point over traffic clogged roads with a new 6-lane span, "Part of the discussion I had with them were based on that. What we could do to actually bring … [Read more...]
No foul play, after woman found unconscious on North Van trail
June 3, 2012 by
RCMP say they do not suspect foul play, after a woman was found unconscious on a hiking trail in North Vancouver. She was discovered north of Braemar Park and was taken to hospital in serious condition. And police say it appears she was not assaulted. Police are now trying to talk to people who may have seen her last to find out what … [Read more...]
No flood threat yet but the weather could still play spoiler
May 28, 2012 by
River levels, especially on the Fraser, are within normal levels so far, but the weather could play spoiler.. Campbell says there is still lots of snow left to melt on mountain peaks at higher elevation. "Particularily in the upper Fraser basin, the Nechako, the Skeena, the Peace, and the Columbia that is a concern given that we are … [Read more...]
Foul play not suspected in Bowen Island death
May 24, 2012 by
An autopsy has now been completed on human remains found last week on Bowen Island. RCMP say the remains were those of a male, but no name is being released. They add foul play is not suspected in the death. In addition, the case is not at all connected to the Jodi Henrickson case. She's the Squamish teenager who disappeared on the Island in … [Read more...]
Alan Rickman To Play Hilly Kristal
May 15, 2012 by
Alan Rickman has scored the lead role as famed New York nightclub owner Hilly Kristal in Randall Miller's "CBGB" says Variety. The real-life story follows how Kristal's CBGB club impacted the underground music scene and made famous such talents as Talking Heads, the Ramones and Blondie. Miller replaces Jody Savin at the helm, both co-wrote the … [Read more...]
Vancouver Canucks to play LA Kings in first round of playoffs
April 7, 2012 by
The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings were defeated 3-2 in overtime by the San Jose Sharks Saturday night. The NHL is set to announce the playoff schedule at 10am Sunday morning. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Nicole Kidman To Play Grace Kelly
April 7, 2012 by
Nicole Kidman has beaten out several top actresses and has entered talks to play Grace Kelly in French helmer Olivier Dahan's $ 15 million drama "Grace of Monaco" at Stone Angel reports Variety. Arash Amel penned the Black List-making script which covers a six month timespan in 1962 when French leader Charles De Gaulle and Monaco’s Prince Rainier … [Read more...]
Wire’s Omar To Play Ol’ Dirty Bastard
March 23, 2012 by
Parts & Labor, the producing company behind Mike Mills' acclaimed "Beginners", are teaming with Ocean Size Pictures to produce the biopic "Dirty White Boy" about late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard reports HipHopDX. Michael Kenneth Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO's "The Wire", will be playing the controversial … [Read more...]
Play safely on Costa Rica’s beaches with this tip
March 11, 2012 by
Watch for sharp drop-offs on Costa Rica's beaches. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Tom Hardy To Play An Outlaw Biker
March 10, 2012 by
Tom Hardy ("Inception," "The Dark Knight Rises") is set to star in and produce an outlaw biker feature as part of the new first-look deal between his company Executive Options and Warner Bros. Pictures reports Variety. The story centers on a wounded Vietnam veteran who returns home to San Francisco at the height of unrest of 1969. Amid clashing … [Read more...]
