BC's Justice Minister says a spate of hit and runs -- several of them fatal -- in Metro Vancouver have her very concerned. Shirley Bond says the issue is on her radar and she has asked her staff to see what can be done. When asked if the law should come down hard on those who are convicted in a hit and run accident, especially one where someone has … [Read more...]
Teacher-Librarian runs 22 marathons in 22 days in opposition of Bill 22
September 1, 2012 by
A North Vancouver teacher-librarian has completed 22 marathons in 22 days to protest the BC Government's Bill 22. Ian Cunliffe isn't a fan of Bill 22. In fact, he opposes it so much he ran over 900 kilometres in 22 days. "The funding cuts we've experienced over the last decade have been so extreme it's like strip mining public education. My kids … [Read more...]
Terry Fox Runs to pay tribute to the late Betty Fox
September 16, 2011 by
Two inspirations within the Fox family will be honoured at this year’s Terry Fox Run. The legacy of the inspirational Port Coquitlam amputee who attempted to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research lives on through the 31st edition of the annual Terry Fox Run. But participants this year will also be running in memory of Terry’s … [Read more...]
“Wonder Woman” Coming If “Logan” Runs?
August 16, 2011 by
"Drive" and "Bronson" director Nicolas Winding Refn has made it known for a while lately that he's very keen on directing a film adaptation of DC Comics superhero "Wonder Woman" for Warner Bros. Pictures. With the buzz on "Drive" high and his planned remake of "Logan's Run" coming, Refn now revealed at Empire Big Screen 2011 (via The Playlist) … [Read more...]
