A year after it was announced, word has come that "A Royal Affair" helmer Nikolaj Arcel has hopped onboard to direct the latest screen adaptation of Daphne Du DuMaurier's classic psychological noir thriller "Rebecca" at DreamWorks and Working Title Films. The book was previously adapted in 1940 as the first American film by then rising young … [Read more...]
“Royal Affair” Filmmakers Love A “Dog”
"The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (Swedish version) and "A Royal Affair" scribes Nikolaj Arcel and Rasmus Heisterberg are penning an adaptation of "Savages" author Don Winslow's bestseller "The Power Of The Dog" at The Story Factory. The story deals the drug war and a thirty-year struggle between a hard DEA agent and a family of cartel kingpins in … [Read more...]
Wards reopen at Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster has reopened all of its wards closed last week because of a norovirus outbreak. Meanwhile, a ward at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody remains closed because of the contagious virus, but it could reopen later today. Similar outbreaks have been reported at Vancouver General Hospital, Lion's Gate Hospital … [Read more...]
One ward still closed at Royal Columbian over norovirus outbreak
One of two wards closed at Royal Columbian Hospital because of a norovirus outbreak has re-opened. Tasleem Juma, spokeswoman for the Fraser Health Authority, says the other ward is still closed to new admissions as a pre-caution until staff can determine the virus is no longer being transmitted. This, after 16 patients and several staff … [Read more...]
Norovirus outbreak at Royal Columbian Hospital prompts quarantine
A Norovirus outbreak has shut down two wards at Royal Columbian Hospital. Twelve patients in General Medicine Geriatric wards were under quarantine or sent home to prevent the spread of the stomach virus. Fraser Health Spokesperson Tasleem Juma says patients with flu like symptoms are asked to either stay home, or inform staff to prevent the … [Read more...]
Dramatic Deck Features Announced for Royal Princess
Princess Cruises unveils dramatic new deck features for its Royal Princess, including a glass-bottomed SeaWalk and Water and Light show. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Patient logjams at Royal Columbian Hospital improving, but more needs to be done
BC's new Health Minister has Royal Columbian Hospital on her priority list. Margaret MacDiarmid was asked if any progress is being made on reducing wait times, and patient backlogs, not to mention treatment at the New Westminster hospital. "You know I haven't been there recently but I was speaking with the deputy … [Read more...]
Royal City acting on possible flooding
The head of the City of New Westminster's Emergency Management Committee says steps are already being taken to mitigate flood fears there. Dave Jones says they are keeping an eye on the rising Fraser and already have crews laying down sandbags to hold back the water, if need be, "The City of New West, as part of its mitigation strategy, has put … [Read more...]
Government announces Royal Columbian Hospital expansion
The Liberal government has announced the redevelopment of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster.Health Minister Mike de Jong says it isn't clear how long the redevelopment will take.It will be somewhere in the area of about five to seven years.Hundreds of additional beds, a bigger emergency department and a new surgical suite are among what … [Read more...]
Find out the best way to score a ticket to a Royal Shakespeare Company performance
Book ahead for the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon, as seats go fast. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]