So is it Khan or isn't it? The debate over whether Khan Noonien Singh will be the villain in the upcoming "Star Trek" sequel took another turn today after 'Scotty' himself, actor Simon Pegg, flatly denied the claims in an interview with The Telegraph. "It’s not Khan. That’s a myth. Everyone’s saying it is, but it’s not. I think people just want … [Read more...]
Fate of Vancouver viaducts to be decided this summer
May 20, 2012 by
Some call them an eyesore -- others an essential traffic route. Either way, the fate of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts looks set to be decided this summer. A staff report will be tabled to Vancouver City Council before the summer break -- likely in late July. Vision councillor Geoff Meggs says he has no inside knowledge of what will be … [Read more...]
What to Do This Summer in Paris, NYC, Rome, Las Vegas, London, and DC
May 16, 2012 by
There are some places, like these six cities, that draw us in time and again for their storied sights and endlessly cool vibes. So we found out what's new and cool this summer in these top destinations. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
H-S-T out, P-S-T in: details this afternoon
May 14, 2012 by
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon will introduce legislation today that will outline the transition from the Harmonized Sales Tax to the old P-S-T system. NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston says the new bill must include all the exemptions that were phased out with the H-S-T. "Minister has said yes he will do that, but on the other hand he has said that … [Read more...]
Night Markets are coming back for more this summer
May 10, 2012 by
Lower Mainland night market season is back for another summer. First to open this weekend, the Summer Night Market on Richmond's Vulcan Way, offering the classic Asian food stands and cheap souvenirs. Spokesperson Paul Cheung says the approval process this time around has been a challenge, "We've been approved for three years. After the … [Read more...]
Save Big at Design Hotels this Summer
May 6, 2012 by
Design Hotels is a well curated collection of chic hotels, known for their exceptional design —and they're offering fabulous summer specials to get you on the go for less this summer. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
BC growth rate a little slower this time around
May 1, 2012 by
The rate of economic growth in BC is forecast to drop a little this year. Bank of Montreal Chief Economist Sherry Cooper says BC's growth rate last year was 2.9%. This year, it's projected to drop down to 2.3%; she says that is still above the Canadian average, "We got the February GDP figures which showed a slowdown in the mining … [Read more...]
Burlesque festival opens this week
April 29, 2012 by
Corsets, stockings and stripteases...The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival opens this week.The tassles will be twirling and balloons popping at the Rio and Vogue Theatres this week.Organizer and performer Roxette Star says burlesque is all about "the art of tease..."And both men and women of all ages come to check it out. "Lots of … [Read more...]
Gas-and-dash killer to be released again this week
April 29, 2012 by
The now-22-year-old man who killed Grant De Patie during a gas-and-dash seven years ago will be let out on statutory release this week, for the third time. Darnell Pratt was first released in June of 2010 and again in November 2011, but violated his parole both times. “It’s having him rehabilitated and returned to our community as a … [Read more...]
