Some critics said director Ben Affleck distorted Canada’s role in “Argo” story The thriller “Argo” that features a story about Canadian efforts to rescue six American hostages from 1979 Iran won best picture from the Academy Awards – and the Oscar was presented by a surprise guest beamed in by video from the White House. It’s [...]
Director says movie’s backers were leery of Charlie Sheen after public drug-fuelled behaviour in 2012 Canadian Press – by Michael Oliveira When director Roman Coppola first envisioned Charlie Sheen for the lead role in his new film “A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III,” the actor was still one of the most [...]
Postponed dates of Lady Gaga “Born This Way Ball” tour will be rescheduled Lady Gaga says she’s “heartsick” to postpone four shows after sustaining an injury that’s left her unable to walk. A Tuesday news release says performances set for Feb. 13-14 in Chicago, Feb. 16 in Detroit and Feb. 17 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, [...]
Astronaut Chris Hadfield speaks with fellow famous Canadian “Captain Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is set to have a conversation with another famous Canadian space traveller. The 53-year-old Sarnia native speak live with legendary Canadian actor William Shatner while in the midst of his tour in the International Space Station. Twitter follow the conversation. Hadfield has [...]
Surrey Arts Centre’s Artsclub comedy enjoyable, aimed at middle-aged crowd By Lev Jackson The Artsclub Theatre Company’s on-tour show, Henry and Alice: Into The Wild is currently playing for another weekend at the Surrey Arts Centre. The three-person show depicts a married couple on a camping trip, dealing with the issues of financial instability and [...]
Vancouver excited to host inaugural ceremony for India film awards The 2013 Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) are coming to Vancouver in April as the city has been chosen for the inaugural hosting of the awards. The TOIFA awards will be held between April 4 and 6 across several locations in the Lower Mainland. [...]
Higher percentage of gaming revenues will go to BC horse racing sector The BC government has announced that horse racing will be given a greater percentage of gaming revenues effective next season. The decision was made to support horse racing as it is an important employment generator not just in the gaming sector but also [...]
Jodi King tour include stops at Edmonton, Red Deer, Grande Prairie and Calgary Beacon Staff Reporter Award-winning Christian pop sensation Jodi King launched her eight city tour of Western Canada along with her husband husband Chris Rademaker on Dec. 12. She will be performing at Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton tonight (Dec. 14), Family of [...]
