April 25, 2024

The mayor hopes to put a lid on a tiff among councillors

There will not be a code of conduct investigation into Vancouver city councillor Adriane Carr. That from the mayor's office. An e-mail statement says the mayor prefers to resolve the issue more informally and without a third party. It says on Friday, Robertson reached out to carr to organize a meeting with councillor Geoff Meggs to discuss the … [Read more...]

The 2011 TIFF Winners Announced

The Toronto Film Festival came to a close this weekend with the various award winners announced. The Cadillac People’s Choice Award went to Nadine Labaki’s "Where Do We Go Now?" which follows a group of women protecting their war-torn community. The runners up were "A Separation" and "Starbuck". The Cadillac People’s Choice Documentary Award … [Read more...]

Tour Toronto like a TIFF Star (on a Fan’s Budget)

September 8th kicks off the red carpet parade otherwise known as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). A-listers hit the city's most elegant hotels, restaurants, bars, and boutiques, but a taste of the high life in Toronto is surprisingly easy to afford. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]