Blogs

New superhero trailers: Kick-Ass, Megamind

By Craig Takeuchi | March 18, 2010
A new trailer for Kick-Ass has been released on-line, in addition to a teaser trailer for the animated feature Megamind.
Vancouver to host Winter Deaflympics in 2015

Vancouver to host Winter Deaflympics in 2015

By Matthew Burrows | March 18, 2010
Having invited the world to the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Vancouver can look forward to again hosting athletes from across the globe when the Deaflympics come to town in five years.
Bjork and French director Michel Gondry to make scientific musical

Bjork and French director Michel Gondry to make scientific musical

By Kristi Alexandra | March 18, 2010
Musician Björk and director Michel Gondry are teaming up to produce the weirdest experience you'll have in a while.

Are ecofriendly products to blame for Vancouver’s unfriendly people?

By Helen Halbert | March 18, 2010
According to a new study from two University of Toronto professors, buying green products doesn't make you a better person.
2009 CBC Literary Awards winners include three B.C. writers

2009 CBC Literary Awards winners include three B.C. writers

By Miranda Nelson | March 18, 2010
The winners of the 2009 CBC Literary Awards were announced March 18 and include three writers from B.C.
Canada’s ice sledge hockey team loses to Japan in Paralympic semifinal

Canada’s ice sledge hockey team loses to Japan in Paralympic semifinal

By Stephen Hui | March 18, 2010
Canada’s ice-sledge-hockey team is now going for bronze.
North Vancouver's Lauren Woolstencroft wins third gold medal of Paralympics

North Vancouver's Lauren Woolstencroft wins third gold medal of Paralympics

By Stephen Hui | March 18, 2010
Today (March 18), the 28-year-old alpine skier took first place in the women’s standing downhill.
Canada’s Brian McKeever skis to second gold medal of 2010 Paralympics

Canada’s Brian McKeever skis to second gold medal of 2010 Paralympics

By Stephen Hui | March 18, 2010
Today (March 18), the 30-year-old cross-country skier from Canmore, Alberta, won his second gold medal of Vancouver’s 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
Official Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement responses begin to mount

Official Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement responses begin to mount

By Michael Geist | March 18, 2010
As public outrage over ACTA mounts, there have been a series of official responses to questions posed by legislators or raised through access to information requests.

Two Vancouver Giants earn WHL West All-Star honours

By Jeff Paterson | March 18, 2010
Forward Craig Cunningham and defenseman Kevin Connauton were both named to the Western Hockey League's Western Conference First All-Star team on March 18.
Is the Persian New Year spelled Norouz, Nowruz, or Nauruz?

Is the Persian New Year spelled Norouz, Nowruz, or Nauruz?

By Shadi Elien | March 17, 2010
No matter how you want to spell it, Persian New Year or Norouz (my preferred spelling) marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar.

2010 Whistler Film Festival deadlines approaching

By Erin Steele | March 17, 2010
Although December isn’t arriving anytime soon, deadlines for the 10th annual Whistler Film Festival are creeping up.
Guy Kawasaki to deliver keynote at Internet Marketing Conference Vancouver 2010

Guy Kawasaki to deliver keynote at Internet Marketing Conference Vancouver 2010

By Stephen Hui | March 17, 2010
Silicon Valley venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki will be the keynote speaker at the next Internet Marketing Conference in Vancouver.
Revolver aims to make Fab Four fans see what they hear

Revolver aims to make Fab Four fans see what they hear

By Kristi Alexandra | March 17, 2010
This Beatles tribute act counts members of Cheap Trick among its screaming fans.
EA Black Box’s Skate 3 comes out with new tricks on May 11

EA Black Box’s Skate 3 comes out with new tricks on May 11

By Erin Steele | March 17, 2010
For skateboarders craving new digital terrain, Skate 3 offers gamers the city of Port Carverton, a skateboarding paradise with brand new parks and city districts.