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How a bloody Zoom pitch helped Vancouver filmmaker take ‘Final Destination’ reins
May 12, 2025 - 9:32 AM

Vancouver filmmaker Zachary Lipovsky says it took innovative thinking — and a fake decapitation — to land the job directing “Final Destination: Bloodlines.”
Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk
May 09, 2025 - 11:20 AM

TORONTO - Just days after U.S. President Donald Trump started making threats to impose 100 per cent tariffs on foreign-made films, the head of Canada's biggest cinema chain surprisingly had some pep in his voice.
Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria
April 09, 2025 - 5:16 PM

VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are warning residents to exercise caution in a downtown area after a man was randomly stabbed and taken to hospital.
Safety of Palestinian documentary filmmaker top of mind at Hot Docs programming event
March 26, 2025 - 10:14 AM

TORONTO - The safety of an Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker weighed heavily at a Hot Docs event on Tuesday, as the festival revealed a lineup it says aims to amplify marginalized voices.
Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown
March 17, 2025 - 1:00 AM

Five years ago, Ontarians suddenly found themselves staying home as part of a bigger push to "flatten the curve" of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors
January 16, 2025 - 2:51 PM

PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - Three men from Port Alberni, B.C., have been charged with sexual offences on minors, including trafficking of youth under 18 years old.
Suspect charged with murder, assault over Vancouver stranger attacks
September 05, 2024 - 4:40 PM

VANCOUVER - A 34-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault over what police called a pair of stranger attacks in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday.
Suspect in deadly Vancouver stranger attacks was on probation: VPD chief
September 04, 2024 - 6:10 PM

VANCOUVER - The suspect in a pair of "unprovoked stranger assaults" in downtown Vancouver that left one man dead and another with a severed hand on Wednesday morning was on probation for a 2023 assault and had 60 previous police interactions, Vancouver's police chief said.
Canada and Australia's defence ministers meet on co-operation
August 08, 2024 - 4:39 PM

VANCOUVER - Canada and Australia's defence ministers say their countries are dealing with similar challenges in an era of global volatility not seen since the Second World War, and strengthening co-operation is essential to avoiding conflict.
Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.
July 03, 2024 - 3:40 PM

VANCOUVER - Infrastructure Canada says $19 million in upgrades to Vancouver's Science World will increase the facility's lifespan and reduce its energy consumption by more than 40 per cent.
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iN PHOTOS: Six delicious berries growing in Okanagan, Kamloops
There are numerous kinds of juicy berries growing in Kamloops and the Okanagan in early summer each with bright colours, unique flavours and packed with nutrients. While some berries like raspberries are more common to find growing in garde

Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight
A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question is: Is Tide laundry detergent a pesti

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How a bloody Zoom pitch helped Vancouver filmmaker take ‘Final Destination’ reins

Cineplex CEO optimistic about near-term future of movie business despite tariff talk

Police urge caution after man injured in random stabbing in downtown Victoria

Safety of Palestinian documentary filmmaker top of mind at Hot Docs programming event

Nighttime walks and DIY haircuts: Ontarians look back at the first COVID-19 lockdown

Three Port Alberni, B.C. men face charges of sex offences, trafficking of minors

Suspect charged with murder, assault over Vancouver stranger attacks

Suspect in deadly Vancouver stranger attacks was on probation: VPD chief

Canada and Australia's defence ministers meet on co-operation

Federal government announces $19M for Science World upgrades in B.C.

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