It's been just over six years since three farm workers were killed when an overloaded van crashed near Abbotsford. And today, a candlelight vigil will be held in their memory. BC Federation Of Labour president Jim Sinclair says, a model of a monument will be unveiled by the families of the women illed, "It's a beautiful tribute, I think when … [Read more...]
Three men charged in murder of gangster Bacon
February 25, 2013 by
Charges have been laid against three men in connection with the murder of Jonathan Bacon in Kelowna in the summer of 2011. Jason McBride of North Vancouver, Jujhar Khun-Khun of Surrey, and Michael Jones of Gibsons are charged with first degree murder and four counts of attempted murder. 80 police officers worked for 18 months on the case … [Read more...]
Three sent to hospital after vehicle hits pedestrian on Stanley Park Causeway
February 23, 2013 by
A pedestrian is in critical condition after a single vehicle crash on the Stanley Park Causeway just before 8 o'clock Friday. Vancouver Assistant Fire Chief Joe Foster says when crews arrived on scene, the vehicle had rolled into the park. Two people in the vehicle were taken to Saint Paul's Hospital in stable condition. Foster says the pedestrian … [Read more...]
Three die in Victoria house fire
February 16, 2013 by
Three people have been killed in a house fire in Victoria. Firefighters were called to 1320 Johnson Street just after 4:30 a.m. They found the front door open and the home's interior engulfed in flames. The cause of the blaze is not known and the bodies have yet to be identified. Neighbours say there was a house party going on into the morning … [Read more...]
Sundance 2013 Acquisitions: Volume Three
January 24, 2013 by
S-VHS Magnolia Pictures is nearing a deal to acquire the Brad Miska-produced horror anthology and standalone sequel "S-VHS". Blackfish CNN Films and Magnolia Pictures has scored US rights to Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary "Blackfish" about the history of orcas in captivity. A Summer theatrical release is planned ahead of a domestic … [Read more...]
Two separate shootings in Surrey leave three men dead
January 14, 2013 by
A violent Sunday night in Surrey left three men dead. RCMP Inspector Dan Splinter says the victim of a gang related shooting on 168th Street and 76th Avenue passed away in hospital. He was shot multiple times at around 7pm. And the Intigrated Homicide Investigation Team is now investigating another shooting that happened just after 11:30pm. "We … [Read more...]
Apple iPhone found to infringe on three MobileMedia patents in US court
December 18, 2012 by
Bloomberg News is reporting this morning that Apple's iPhone has been found to infringe on three MobileMedia patents in a US court. For those unaware, MobileMedia is an outfit that's owned by Sony, MPEG-LA and Nokia, being formed in early 2010 mostly as a means to enforce patents owned by the trio. Earlier this year, a court ruled that a screen … [Read more...]
Three people rescued from flooding yacht
December 15, 2012 by
The Coast Guard has rescued three people from a yacht taking on water off the coast of Tsawwassen. Rescue Coordinator Colin Henthorne describes the situation. "It's a 37-foot yacht taking on water. It's about a mile and a quarter southeast of the Tsawwassen ferry terminal." Rescue crews are now trying to determine whether or not the boat, which is … [Read more...]
Charges of attempted murder laid in assaults of three women
December 8, 2012 by
A 35-year-old man has now been charged in yesterday's attacks on three women in Downtown Vancouver. Two women were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted, while police continue to look for the third. Nicholas Osuteye, from Alberta, has now been charged with attempted murder, assault and mischief. He remains in … [Read more...]
Sorkin’s Steve Jobs Film Has Three Scenes
November 17, 2012 by
Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic is going to have a fairly unique layout - it'll consist of only three scenes that will unfold in real time. Talking with Newsweek, "The West Wing" creator and "The Social Network scribe revealed that "this entire movie is going to be three scenes, and three scenes only, that all take place in real time." … [Read more...]
