Identity Films and Flat Penny Films are developing a new film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1945 political drama play "State of the Union". Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse penned the original stage show which was previously adapted by filmmaker Frank Capra into a 1948 feature starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Angela … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives and turfed members disagree over state of legal battle
January 17, 2013 by
The leader of the BC Conservatives and rebel members thrown out of the party for opposing him are at odds once again, this time over the state of a legal battle. John Cummins told reporters Wednesday the court showdown with the so called dissidents is over. "Oh no that is far behind us it has been dealt with and it is no longer an issue." But one … [Read more...]
Oregon State police release names of passengers in bus crash
December 31, 2012 by
Oregon State police have released almost all the names of the people in the tour bus that crashed on Interstate 84 yesterday morning. Below find the full list as released by Oregon State police, including the phone numbers for hospitals treating various passengers. CONFIRMED DECEASED - 9 (Names Withheld Pending State Medical Examiner Post-Exams, … [Read more...]
State of Burnaby Hospital questioned
November 29, 2012 by
CKNW has obtained a controversial report painting a damning picture of Burnaby Hospital's ability to meet the needs of its patients. The 141 page document by a citizens committee chaired by BC Liberal MLA Harry Bloy makes the case for replacing many of the hospital's buildings. The report says the busy hospital has only 289 beds to … [Read more...]
A warning from a film industry insider on the state of movie making in BC
November 26, 2012 by
A key player in BC’s film industry says the biggest grossing movie at the world wide box office won't help the Province compete with other regions offering bigger tax incentives. "I'm sure if Twilight was made again today, there's a very good chance it wouldn't have come to British Columbia,” says Pete Mitchell, a former BC Film … [Read more...]
Angus Reid releases poll on the state of BC politics
October 12, 2012 by
Angus Reid has released its latest litmus test of the BC political scene, and once again it doesn't have much good news for the BC Liberals. If an election was held tomorrow, the Angus Reid numbers say forty nine percent would vote NDP, twenty six percent would go Liberal. The BC Conservatives sit at sixteen percent after a rough month of internal … [Read more...]
Province to state position on ‘heavy oil pipeline proposals’ on Monday
July 22, 2012 by
The province is calling a news conference for tomorrow morning, where officials will outline its position on "heavy oil pipeline proposals." The conference comes as the government faces continued criticism over refusing to take a hard stance on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Premier Christy Clark said Friday is a "very large … [Read more...]
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Kenya
July 8, 2012 by
Yesterday, the U.S. State Department issued an updated travel warning for US citizens living in or traveling to Kenya as a result of heightened terrorist activity and crime in the area. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
State of Emergency in PG
June 8, 2012 by
The Fraser River is spilling over its banks in Prince George and a State of Emergency has been issued. 17 homes are under an evacuation order meaning people must pack up and get out. The homes are all on Farrell Street. The State of Emergency extends to nearby Houston Lane and Lower Lansdowne Road. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
