The owner of a Langley mushroom farm where three workers died in 2008 has finally apologized to the families of the victims, and the two men who survived, but suffered permanent damage. No tears were shed by Ha Quan Truong when he told a coroner's inquest in Burnaby he never wanted this tragedy to happen and he considers himself a victim. Several … [Read more...]
Pixar Announce Their 2014 & 2015 Films
April 25, 2012 by
Disney•Pixar have issued a press release about their upcoming projects after "Brave" this year and "Monsters University" next year. In the process came a few new tidbits of information. First up the previously untitled Bob Peterson-helmed dinosaur film now has a name, "The Good Dinosaur", and a release date of May 30th 2014. The premise is based … [Read more...]
Squamish family urging bicycle safety in light of their son’s death
April 24, 2012 by
A Squamish family grieving the loss of their 15-year-old son is appealing to parents and youths, to understand how dangerous it is to ride a bicycle along a highway at night. 15-year-old Dean Mccall was riding along Highway 99 near Mamquam Road at 11:35 on saturday night when he was hit by a taxi. He suffered severe head injuries and died the … [Read more...]
Check out the line at NYC’s Shake Shack ahead of time with their Shack Cam
April 14, 2012 by
To mitigate your meatless moments in line at NYC's Shake Shack, check out their Shack Cam, which provides real-time views of the line. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Most people want to keep politics out of their movie rentals
April 10, 2012 by
One social media specialist says he doesn't necessarily think a Twitter campaign will keep the online movie provider, Netflix from supporting the controversial U-S Bill, SOPA or Stop Online Piracy Act.Dave Texeira says he thinks the online campaign will bring some attention to the issue but ultimately will not stop Netflix from supporting the bill … [Read more...]
Book Warehouse locations closing their doors
March 17, 2012 by
Vancouver’s arts community is grieving the loss of another beloved institution, this time in the form of independent retailer Book Warehouse. The local chain of bookstores announced Thursday all its locations will be closing in the next few months. But unlike the untimely demise of the Playhouse Theatre last week, Book Warehouse founder Sharman … [Read more...]
Teachers to plot their next move
March 10, 2012 by
While kids are enjoying spring break, teachers will be plotting their next move in their ongoing labour dispute. B.C. Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) president Susan Lambert said the union’s executive is currently drafting an action plan that will be presented to the membership at the BCTF’s annual general meeting in Vancouver March 17-20. “We’ll … [Read more...]
Teachers take their “Day of action” to the streets, and parents join in.
February 27, 2012 by
The BCTF's day of action has switched from the classroom to the streets as teachers prepare to take a strike vote. It only took about ten minutes from the time classes were dismissed for 1st avenue to be flooded with teachers, union supporters, students, and even a large group of parents. One parent said "I think that in order to be … [Read more...]
The BC Government may be softening their tone ahead of legislation to end teachers dispute.
February 27, 2012 by
Education Minister George Abbott appears to be softening his stance on the contract dispute with BC teachers. Abbott now says mediation may be a possibility, although the government will not move off its net-zero wage mandate. He also suggests legislation this week may lead to a cooling off period rather than an imposed … [Read more...]
