Come to code, stay for the cupcakes. The aim of White Day Hackathon is to create a coding environment that's friendly to female developers (but everyone's welcome to come!). Devs will get the chance to meet other coders (experienced and aspiring) and work in groups of 1-3 to make some wicked apps. We'll start with a mixer on Friday night where … [Read more...]
White Galaxy Nexus shows itself, plans an arctic vacation
January 28, 2012 by
We knew a snowed-out version of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus was on pace for a February release, and while we've still got a few weeks left, it looks as if one or two have slipped through the cracks. The fine folks over at HDBlog.it managed to get a hold of the prized possession, and for anyone who has managed to pass their eyes over the white Galaxy S … [Read more...]
11/25/2011 – Mascall Dance presents The White Spider
November 25, 2011 by
Mascall Dance presents the powerful and viscerally thrilling work, The White Spider, on Friday, November 25 at The Norman Rothstein Theatre at 1pm & 5pm.Choreographer Jennifer Mascall's full-length piece combines athletic choreography, towering, sculptural installations, and sophisticated aerial effects to explore the extreme sport of … [Read more...]
A petition on US White House website will force Obama administration response to Marc Emery case
October 13, 2011 by
Imprisoned BC marijuana activist Marc Emery has caught the attention of the White House and Emery is now waiting for a response from the US president himself. Under a brand-new, little-known program, a petition system was started on the White House's website to address issues Americans care about. Get enough signatures and the … [Read more...]
New “Man of Steel,” “Snow White” Photos
October 6, 2011 by
Some interesting snaps today. First up photos of a bearded Henry Cavill in rather dirty clothes on the Vancouver set of "Man of Steel", looks like Clark Kent is roughing it for part of the film. There's also new shots of Amy Adams as a ginger-haired Lois Lane. After that comes quite a few new shots from Tarsem's "Snow White" adaptation at … [Read more...]
“Snow White” Scribe Talks The Rivalry
September 15, 2011 by
Screenwriter Jason Keller tells Vulture that his take on "Snow White" set up at Relativity differs significantly in approach from the rival "Snow White and the Huntsman" project at Universal. "Ours is not dark. I mean, I know Snow White and the Huntsman is very intense, and lots of chain mail, and armor, and Kristen Stewart has a sword. Ours is an … [Read more...]
One year later, officials fully confident in White Rock water system
August 21, 2011 by
A White Rock city councillor says she has no concerns about a repeat of last August's contamination scare that had the city under a boil water advisory for almost two weeks. Mary-Wade Anderson says she's satisfied with the way the water crisis has been handled. She says everything that needs to be done by city contractor, Epcor, has … [Read more...]
Universal Denies “Snow White” Stoppage
August 12, 2011 by
Universal Pictures has denied reports that the London riots interrupted production on "Snow White and the Huntsman" according to The Hollywood Reporter. The production is currently filming outside of London at the Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. The lot is located 20 miles out London's SoHo neighborhood and eight miles from Heathrow airport. … [Read more...]
White Rock investigates blockage that spilled sewage onto beach
July 25, 2011 by
The City of White Rock warned people to stay off the beach Monday as it investigates what blocked a sewage main Sunday, causing sewage to overflow into storm drains and then spill onto the beach. ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
First “Snow White and The Huntsman” Stills
July 25, 2011 by
The pissing contest between the two rival "Snow White" projects opening early next year hit full flow at Comic Con over the weekend. On Friday Relativity Media released the first shot of Lily Collins as Snow White in their take on the tale being directed by Tarsem Singh. It was a colourful photo, one which boasted a lot of similarities to the … [Read more...]
