April 24, 2024

BC small business concerned about potential NDP win

A new survey has found small business owners in BC are worried about the NDP winning next May's provincial election. 600 were questioned in the poll commissioned by the "Coalition of BC Businesses", and coalition chair Mark von Schellwitz says they are nervous. "77 per-cent are pessimistic about hiring under a BC NDP government.  68 per-cent … [Read more...]

“Dredd” Scribe Talks Trilogy Potential

Even though "Dredd" hasn't opened yet (it makes its initial global bow in the UK later this week), the film's writer Alex Garland is already talking about sequel possibilities. Talking with fans on 2000AD Online (via Bleeding Cool), Garland spoke about his aims for a possible sequel and what characters from the comics he would incorporate. "If I … [Read more...]

The Potential Helmers Of “Catching Fire”

With Gary Ross out, Lionsgate is now scrambling to find a replacement to take the helm of "The Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire". It is going to be tricky - it has to be someone who make sure they can keep on schedule for an August start of filming, and someone whom author Suzanne Collins will be happy with. According to The Los Angeles Times, … [Read more...]

Potential Deal Reached with RCMP

Negotiators may have reached a tentative deal to keep the RCMP in BC just days before a federal government deadline.  Municipal observer and Langley city mayor Peter Fassbender says deputy ministers will recommend the deal.  However Fassbender says it doesn't mean a done deal yet as ministers, cabinets, and treasury boards must review the … [Read more...]