Golden Globe Underdogs
network.nationalpost.com — Everybody loves an underdog. Maybe it's novelty, or proof that nothing in life is guaranteed, or the hope that we too might someday get a taste of victory, but it's satisfying when the little guy beats out the sure-thing......More… (Movies)
Assessed values to remain same in most cases
princegeorgecitizen.com — Homeowners shouldn't expect much of a change when they receive their assessment notices from BC Assessment next week. In November, legislation was passed to freeze most assessments at 2007 levels to help people cope with what Premier Gordon Campbell ........More… (Business)
Experience Your own Galileo Moment in 2009 Telegraph
telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com — This is a happy new year for stargazers, for UNESCO has declared 2009 the International Year of Astronomy. Amateur and professional astronomy associations across the globe are gearing up to give as many people as possible a "Galileo Moment," an ........More… (Technology)
THE 3D REVOLUTION
theglobeandmail.com — DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg has declared 2009 the year of 3-D films. He announced recently that, starting this month, all movies produced in his studio will be made in 3-D......More… (Movies)
Shaker benefits kidney disease patients
chroniclejournal.com — By Jim Kelly The largest local donation for the Northern Superior Chapter of the Canadian Kidney Foundation will go to patient services, says chapter manager Lisa Cashin......More… (Health)
Public’s perception of economy worsens- Survey
calgaryherald.com — A consumer-confidence survey, released Friday, shows Canadians are feeling about as bad about their economy as Americans are about theirs......More… (Business)
Salvation Army met greatest need ever
journalpioneer.com — SUMMERSIDE - The number of Christmas hampers handed out by the Salvation Army was the highest in Marj Montgomery’s three years with the organization......More… (Movies)
Snow cold set new standards
bclocalnews.com — By Rachel Stern - Nanaimo News Bulletin Old man winter blasted Nanaimo with cold air and buried the city in record snowfall in December, breaking a 44-year-old record......More… (Technology)