Flickering movies played on film are dying in the age of the digital picture. And some theatres aren’t sure that’s a good thing. “You’re not going to be able to replicate film, no matter what,” said Chris Unwin, a projectionist at Kitsilano’s Hollywood Theatre. The cinema is the oldest independent, family-run theatre in Canada and [...]
The came to a close on Sunday evening when Mayor Gregor Robertson passed the flag on to Sochi. The Games saw enormous successes and triumphs for Canadian Paralympians. Topping the list, North Vancouver’s Lauren Woolstencroft won a record five gold medals. Despite the achievements of Paralympians from Canada and around the world, enthusiasm in Vancouver [...]
Finance Minister Colin Hansen called for the City of Vancouver and the province to “build on the Olympic momentum” during his budget speech in early March. Whether the provincial budget will help to maintain successful Olympic-related projects (like better public transit, for example) remains to be seen – it has only been a few weeks [...]
Hockey enthusiasts in southeast Vancouver are facing a shortage of ice despite the construction of two new rink facilities in preparation of the 2010 Olympic Games. From January 15, the newly built rink at Killarney will be used solely for the Olympics. It will host short track speed skating training sessions throughout the Games, resulting [...]
The head of schools in Vancouver says she’s concerned that children are getting a one-sided view of the forthcoming 2010 Winter Olympics. “Our kids are not a rent-a-crowd to come out and create buzz and excitement during school hours,” said Patti Bacchus, Vision Vancouver trustee and chair of the Vancouver School Board. “There is the [...]
People looking to rent their apartments in Vancouver over the 2010 Winter Olympics for sky-high prices may be not be fully aware of what they are taking on. Realtors are warning about the hidden costs of private rentals. By Sarah Berman, Jodie Martinson, Kevin Sauve and Rebecca teBrake. the way back movie direct download
Despite the 2010 Olympic buzz, the BC resort of Whistler is feeling the effects of the recession. Young workers were once in high demand. But not anymore. Produced by Kate Allen, Josh deHaas, Jesse Kline and Magally Zelaya.
wall-e movie With the 2010 Winter Olympics fast approaching, some are worried that some of the venues, such as Cypress Mountain, may not have enough snow for the competition. Produced by Brandi Cowen, Erin Empey, Dawn Paley and Monica Tanaka. titanic movie full
One of the new 2010 Winter Olympic venues, the Vancouver Olympic Centre/Vancouver Paralympic Centre, hosted its first competition in February 2009. The World Wheelchair Curling Championships were held there to determine who goes to the 2010 Paralympic Games. Produced by Heather Amos, Ameila Bellamy-Royds, Miné Salkin and Alexis Stoymenoff.
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