N-D-P leader Adrian Dix is calling it an effort to minimize what are obviously difficult waters. He's referring to an animation, posted to Enbridge's website, which depicts the proposed route of the Northern Gateway Pipeline.Problem is, the video omits nearly one thousand square kilometres of islands from Douglas Channel. "These are difficult … [Read more...]
Ben Wheatley Takes The “Freakshift”
July 28, 2012 by
Ben Wheatley ("Kill List," "Sightseers") is locking down a deal to direct the high concept horror flick "Freakshift" for Lava Bear, Rook Films and Film4 says Empire. The story involves a world where creatures rise up at night and terrorise decent citizens, leading to a government sponsored group of thrill-seeking hunters who hunt them "for duty, … [Read more...]
UPDATES: ICBC takes union to court
July 23, 2012 by
ICBC is taking its union to court, claiming workers are using company email addresses to promote their side in their ongoing labour dispute. ICBC says workers have been including a link to the union's website in those signatures, and that the website uses images which closely resemble official logos trademarked by the company. ICBC says it told the … [Read more...]
Four Seasons Takes Over Bilila Lodge in the Serengeti
July 12, 2012 by
Four Seasons has announced a long-term management deal with the luxe Bilila Lodge in the Serengeti. With upgrades planned for the fall, the name will change to Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
WB Head Alan Horn Takes Over Disney
June 2, 2012 by
Alan Horn is set to replace Rich Ross as chairman of the Walt Disney Studios from June 11th reports Variety. Disney chief Bob Iger made the announcement Thursday afternoon, one that so far has met with a good response. Horn served as COO of Warner Bros. Entertainment for twelve years, a conservative leader who is a familiar face in the studio … [Read more...]
Former regional prosecutor takes stand at Missing Women Inquiry
April 19, 2012 by
A former regional prosecutor --who quickly approved an attempted murder charge against Robert Pickton in 1997-- says he doesn't remember many details about events happening 15 years ago. "That file was off of my desk and on its way to disclosure court and I never would have looked at the file again." Richard Romano --who is now a provincial court … [Read more...]
BC’s Education minister takes on the leaders of two opposing political parties.
March 2, 2012 by
BC's Education Minister is blasting political critics on two fronts in the ongoing contract battle with BC's teachers. When asked about John Cummins comments about using bill 22 to try and leverage political support on the backs of striking teachers, George Abbott said "That is an absurdity and if we set out to orchestrate that outcome … [Read more...]
Human Birdwings project takes flight… on video!
January 20, 2012 by
Just now catching up with the Human Birdwings project? Nice timing. The human flight machine -- built by Jarnos Smeets to rely on a Wiimote and Wildfire S, among other niceties -- has just enjoyed its first moments of liftoff. In essence, the wings were strapped onto a willing Earthling, and as he began to flap his arms... well, it's a sight you … [Read more...]
Occupy takes a brief hiatus
November 23, 2011 by
It was on to Grandview Park at Commercial Drive and Williams Street in east Vancouver after Occupy Vancouver demonstrators were forced to leave Robson Square Tuesday. Some neighbours of the park were slightly supportive of the new arrivals, "I think people should demonstrate. I don't have a problem with people demonstrating for a couple days, … [Read more...]
