March 29, 2024

Minister of Canadian Heritage won’t get involved in push to save BC film

The Federal Minister responsible for the arts says British Columbians shouldn't expect additional tax cuts for film in the upcoming budget. James Moore says he's not going to get involved in the debate between the Provincial Government and local film industry workers over saving BC film.  "We also should be mindful as well that it's not just … [Read more...]

PM Harper has no plans to push Northern Gateway ahead

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has confirmed he has discussed Premier Christy Clark's demands regarding the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline with her, but he's not saying how or if he plans to address them. Harper insists he has no plans to push the controversial project ahead, saying projects have to be evaluated on their own merits. Premier … [Read more...]

“Red Dawn” Remake Begins Promo Push

We've already had one former MGM movie starring Chris Hemsworth that faced years of delays before finally hitting our screens this year ("Cabin in the Woods"), now it's about time for the other. Open Road Films has released two new photos from Dan Bradley's upcoming remake of the 80's cult classic "Red Dawn" via USA Today, the first promo material … [Read more...]

Vision to push for enhanced late night transit

  Vision Vancouver is making a push for more late night transit. Councillor Geoff Meggs says its a bid to fulfill a campaign promise, one he thinks can work, now that Translink is getting a 2-cent a litre gas tax increase. Meggs says we known translink is finally going to have the resources next year to add more service hours right across the … [Read more...]

Clark launches jobs push in northwest B.C.

VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark is about to introduce her first major policy initiative since her election as premier last February — a jobs plan that comes as the B.C. economy shrinks and job growth sputters. Clark is hitting the road Monday for a cross-province tour that sees her making stops in Prince Rupert, Kitimat Village, Kamloops, Surrey … [Read more...]