It appears BC’s investment into a Bollywood Film Festival is paying off, so far. Organizers say tickets are in a virtual sellout after going on sale Friday for the first-ever Times of India Awards. Last month, the event put the Clark Government on the defensive. "We've had so much excitement from all over the world,” says event … [Read more...]
“Skyfall,” “Lincoln” Soar At The Box-Office
November 11, 2012 by
James Bond's market appeal within the United States is finally catching up with his huge successes overseas. The latest entry in the series, "Skyfall," debuted to a stellar $ 87.8 million U.S. domestic opening weekend (and that's not including $ 2.2 million from IMAX exclusive Thursday night previews). That's over $ 20 million ahead of the … [Read more...]
Gas prices soar
May 25, 2012 by
You'll be paying more if you need to fill-up today. The price at the pump skyrocketed overnight. Tracking website www.GasBuddy.com pegs the average price for regular fuel in Metro Vancouver at $ 1.49 per litre... a full 22 cents higher than the national average. If it's premium fuel you're after, be prepared to pay $ 1.78 per litre -- … [Read more...]
Western Wind shares soar on takeover bid
October 11, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Western Wind Energy Corp. (TSXV:WND) shares soared nearly 60 per cent Tuesday after the company said it has received a "low-ball" $ 131.5 million takeover bid from Algonquin Power and Utilities (TSX:AQN),After an early trading halt, Western stock jumped 77 cents to close at $ 2.10 in trading of 1.9 million shares on the junior TSX … [Read more...]
