March 29, 2024

Fincher’s “Halo 4” Trailer Hits Next Week

Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Fincher has re-teamed with his "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" visual effects head Tim Miller to create the launch trailer for arguably the biggest game release of the season - the upcoming XBOX 360 exclusive "Halo 4". According to THR, the trailer launch will take place next Thursday (October 18th) during "Late … [Read more...]

Port Mann Bridge free for first week

Transportation Minister Mary Polak has announced travelling across the new Port Mann bridge will be free for the first week it's open in December, and it's officially the widest bridge in the world. Hundreds of workers who helped build the new 10-lane crossing are gathered near the Surrey side for a barbecue and celebration. The bridge is not … [Read more...]

Translink says first week of September one of the busiest

Translink is reminding commuters to gear up for a busy week ahead on trains and buses. Spokesperson Drew Snider says the first week of September is often one of the busiest of the year as kids return to class and others go back to work. "We're using the same amount of resources and in the past year or so, we've been moving more people with the same … [Read more...]

Committee in charge of legislature’s finances to meet this week post-audit

After last week’s damning report from Auditor General John Doyle into the B.C. legislature's finances, an all-party committee will have a rare meeting to deal with the issue. Legislative assembly management committee chair Bill Barisoff says he hopes Tuesday’s meeting will see quick action. "Most definitely, we will institute change … [Read more...]

“Bourne Legacy” Delayed By A Week

Universal Pictures have announced they've delayed "The Bourne Legacy" by a week - from August 3rd to August 10th. In an official explanation as seen on Deadline, the studio has pushed back the release for one very specific reason - Batman. "Just as The Avengers demonstrated marketplace sustainability that well outpaced traditional patterns … [Read more...]

Mayors holding off on signing the new RCMP contract will meet this week

Mayors in Metro Vancouver communities who haven’t signed the new RCMP contract are meeting this week to look at their policing options. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says the mayors want to present a united front on some kind of regional police force concept. “Well we are looking to get together to talk about what the future of … [Read more...]

Chu promises more info on hockey riot progress next week

Next week is the first anniversary of the Stanley Cup riot and Vancouver Police will update media on the investigation. Chief Jim Chu says other than Court delays, the effort to identify and charge suspected rioters is going smoothly, "We are pretty happy with the progress. I know that it has taken some time but that is the way our justice system … [Read more...]

Tip of the Week: Explore the culinary traditions of pilchard in Fazana, Croatia

Fishing in Fazana, a coastal Croatian town, dates back to the Middle Ages. Now the town hosts a slew of fantastic fishing festivals throughout the summer. Hey, if its good enough for Bourdain... Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

05/31/2012 – Bike to Work Week- Stop By Whole Foods Market Robson

We want to thank you if you're taking part in the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition's Bike to Work Week!Swing by the Whole Foods Market on Robson parking lot for some coffee and snacks while your bike gets a FREE tune up. You can also enter our raffle for a gift basket full of delicious food that will fuel you for the rest of Bike to Work … [Read more...]

Busy week at BC Legislature

Politicians in Victoria have a lot of work to get done by the end of this week. The spring session of the legislature ends on Thursday, and there are still 19 bills left to debate. Liberal house leader Rich Coleman admits he may have to use closure to force some bills through. "There is a possibility but I won't know until about 24 hours from now, … [Read more...]