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Cory Monteith

12 Years a Slave, a masterpiece, leads a long list of new movies now playing

Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o are sure to be nominated for their superb acting in 12 Years a Slave.

Licia Corbella, ask anyone in Calgary where to score a cowboy hat and boots...

The recent assault on Vancouver by Licia Corbella is knee jerk reductionism. But we Canadians love taking pot shots at each other's cities don't we?

Cory Monteith candlelight vigil: Photos and video from Vancouver

Fans pay tribute to Cory Monteith in front of the hotel where he died.

Cory Montieth: Cremation and final video to a fan

A private goodbye for Cory Montieth, and one last message for a fan.

Cory Monteith's Death: What Was He Thinking?

Cory Monteith is dead, and what I hate even worse is that he died, apparently accidentally, from a lethal combination of alcohol and heroin.  As the TV commercials say—preventable. For me, his...

The Hunger Games, One Life, Payback and more film reviews

Jennifer Lawrence elevates The Hunger Games into a 4 star movie.

The Hunger Games, One Life, Payback and more film reviews

Jennifer Lawrence elevates The Hunger Games into a 4-star movie.

Canada: the land of the beautiful

Below is a list of 10 amazing people from across the country who help make Canada beautiful. Rebecca Bollwitt - Vancouver, BC Photo courtesy of  Nordica Photography Also known as the...

Bruce Allen, Dan Mangan predict Stanley Cup playoffs

"Canucks! Kesler!" Vancouver musician Dan Mangan tweeted to the Vancouver Observer with his predictions about the winner of the Stanley Cup playoffs and the Most Valuable Player. With the...