AltWeeklies Wire
Blue Rodeo Braves Collaborationnew
For Small Miracles, the veteran singer-songwriters opened up the decision-making process to bassist Bazil Donovan, multi-instrumentalist Bob Egan, drummer Glenn Milchem, and keyboardist Bob Packwood.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blue Rodeo, Small Miracles
Rock Band's Bundled Canadian Releasenew
While the highly anticipated game was scheduled for release in North America on November 20 and appeared in the U.S. on that day, copies of the title didn't start appearing on the shelves of Canadian retailers until December 21.
The Georgia Straight |
Blaine Kyllo |
01-11-2008 |
Video Games
Tags: video games
The Right Headphones Create an Ear for Musicnew
For those of you who received iPods and assorted other MP3 players during the holiday season, your next challenge is getting headphones that not only deliver high-quality sound but meet your individual needs.
The Georgia Straight |
Blaine Kyllo |
01-04-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Bluetec Engine Delivers Power and Fuel Savingsnew
Although Mercedes-Benz may have removed the diesel engine from its latest Smart car, the company is moving full-steam ahead with its new Bluetec diesel models, now that cleaner-burning, lower-sulphur-content diesel fuel is making its way onto the Canadian market.
The Georgia Straight |
Ted Laturnus |
01-04-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Subprime Mess Spreadsnew
The subprime lending crisis in the U.S. is far from over, and its impact on financial markets may continue to affect the cost of Canadian mortgages.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
01-04-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Tim Flannery Moves From Global Warming to Animalsnew
For Chasing Kangaroos, the Australian professor and paleontologist dives into a marsupial milieu, and its relatively narrow focus may put off recent Flannery converts.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
01-04-2008 |
Nonfiction
Rounding Up BOYs From the Year Gone Bynew
The Best of Year import selections.
The Georgia Straight |
Jurgen Gothe |
01-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
A Master Pares Down the Craft of Cookingnew
Michael Ruhlman gives us the goods on everything from stock to omelettes to tools to salt in his tautly tasty new kitchen tome.
The Georgia Straight |
Angela Murrills |
01-04-2008 |
Nonfiction
Luke Doucet at Home on the Highwaynew
Musical rover Luke Doucet has been on the road since he was a kid, but his internal compass always points him back to Canada.
The Georgia Straight |
Jennifer Van Evra |
01-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blood's Too Rich, Luke Doucet
Morgan Freeman on Working with Jack Nicholsonnew
You would not think that after dozens of movies, four Academy Award nominations, and one Oscar win that Morgan Freeman would consider the choice of his costar to be more important than the script.
The Georgia Straight |
Ian Caddell |
01-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rob Reiner, The Bucket List
'National Treasure: Book of Secrets' is Just like 'National Treasure'new
If there's a redeeming factor to the sequel, it's that Nicolas Cage seems to be putting a flicker of effort into his role as globetrotting treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates.
The Georgia Straight |
John Lekich |
01-04-2008 |
Reviews
Geeks, Puck Bunnies Roll Out on Canuck TVnew
While the Writers Guild of America strike rages on south of the border, new and returning Canadian television productions keep rolling out, covering everything from cross-border issues to techno geeks and puck bunnies.
The Georgia Straight |
Sean Minogue |
01-04-2008 |
Movies
Healthy Obsessionnew
Research shows that physical activity reduces the chances of heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
01-04-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Former Spy Rejects al-Qaeda Theory in Bhutto Killingnew
Although the Pakistan government has blamed al-Qaeda for the assassination of the former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, the former head of the country's national spy agency described it as a tactic to hide security lapses and to please the U.S.
The Georgia Straight |
Gurpreet Singh |
01-04-2008 |
International
Tags: international
Mario Vargas Llosa Creates Deeply Satisfying Talenew
He remains a giant of South American literature, and in The Bad Girl, a tale of romantic obsession taken to the point of destruction, his sure touch and dexterity are undiminished.
The Georgia Straight |
Mat Loup |
12-17-2007 |
Fiction
