May 11, 2024

Coast Guard cuts hang over launch of Vancouver salmon fishing season

Vancouver salmon fishermen are returning to the water for another season. A departing fleet was blessed as they left from Vancouver’s fishermen's wharf – in the shadow of impending cuts to the Kitsilano Coast Guard station. Irvin Figg with the fishermen's union was quick to blast the move. "It seems like it doesn't matter who's running … [Read more...]

New Faces Next Season On “Game of Thrones”

With the second season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" wrapping up this coming weekend and production slated to kick off shortly on the third season, EW has scored a list of a dozen characters from the books that will be making their screen debuts next season. Showrunner David Benioff says "It’s important to point out that that we have the largest cast … [Read more...]

“Game of Thrones” Season Finale Extended

Following in the wake of Sunday night's epic 'Blackwater' episode, HBO has confirmed that this coming Sunday's finale of the second season of "Game of Thrones" will clock in at 64 minutes as opposed to the usual 54 minutes. The ten minutes extra will allow various story lines more time to wrap up ahead of the third season next April. Several key … [Read more...]

New TV Season Breakdown: ABC

The Fall TV Season presentations for all the new network shows take place this week with the third one announced. Here's a full breakdown of which concepts have made the final list over on ABC. An odd year for the once mighty juggernaut which can still pack 'em in. It had surprise success stories with "Once Upon a Time" and "Revenge", the latter … [Read more...]

New TV Season Breakdown: CBS

The Fall TV Season presentations for all the new network shows take place this week with the fourth announced. Here's a full breakdown of which concepts have made the final list over on CBS. With CBS leading in viewers by the widest margin of any network in 23 years, the network has little need to refresh its line-up this year - especially with … [Read more...]

New TV Season Breakdown: The CW

The Fall TV Season presentations for all the new network shows take place this week with the fifth and final one announced. Here's a full breakdown of which concepts have made the final list over on The CW. With "Hart of Dixie" last season's sole surviving new show and "Gossip Girl" finishing up with a short final season this coming Fall, The CW … [Read more...]

Warmer temperatures signal start of forest fire season

B.C. fire crews are working on two wildfires – the largest being northeast of LilLooet. Fire information officer Fiona Tollovsen says it measures about 12 hectares. "(It’s) not controlled, it's still growing and it's moving uphill. There are some structures in the vicinity, but they are not currently threatened." The other fire is near … [Read more...]

The Season Begins for Reward Travel

Vacation season is fast approaching and that means travelers are cashing in rewards to book trips. According to a recent survey by Capital One, cardholders are two times more likely to redeem rewards this spring and three times more likely this summer. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

04/06/2012 – Terminal City Rollergirls’ Season 6 Opener

Get ready for the Terminal City Rollergirls' Season 6 Opener on Friday, April 6th! TCRG’s Season 6 promises to be jam-packed with all of the roller derby action you’ve been hankering for all winter. One thousand cheering fans, four rival house teams, two action-packed bouts, a killer halftime show, one rockin’ DJ and all your favourite Terminal … [Read more...]

“Archer” Scores A Fourth Season

FX has given the order for a thirteen episode fourth season of "Archer", its highly acclaimed and multi-award nominated animated series reports TV Line. The combination of spy thriller, dysfunctional office comedy and very adult humour has nearly doubled its audience in the key demographic since its first season and now pulls in 3.3 million total … [Read more...]