Entertainment, Media & Sports

Postmedia to lay off 11 per cent of staff, sources say

TORONTO — Sources say newspaper publisher Postmedia Network Corp. is laying off 11 per cent of its editorial staff. Postmedia announced the layoffs at a town hall this afternoon.

Jan 24, 2023 1:17 PM Read more >

Vancouverite nabs Oscar nom for work on Top Gun: Maverick

Another Oscar might be coming to Vancouver after three local winners won statues in 2022

Jan 24, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Canadian publishing-sector revenues keep plunging

Operating revenues at lowest level since data collection started in 2013

Jan 24, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >

Sarah Polley, Domee Shi among top Canadian Oscar nominees

Toronto filmmakers Sarah Polley and Domee Shi are among the Canadians competing in the top categories at this year's Academy Awards. Polley's "Women Talking" received a best picture Oscar nomination as well as an adapted screenplay nod.

Jan 24, 2023 10:14 AM Read more >

Boudreau firing evokes Vancouver Canucks' dubious departures

Rick Tocchet replaced Bruce Boudreau on Sunday - the latest in the Canucks’ history of dubious departures.

Jan 24, 2023 6:58 AM Read more >

Industry stalwart Frank Giustra leaves Thunderbird Entertainment board

Vancouver entertainment business stalwart Frank Giustra has resigned from the board of Thunderbird Entertainment as a result of conflict with the company’s largest shareholder.

Jan 20, 2023 10:07 AM Read more >

Opinion: Canucks' handling of coach Bruce Boudreau another abysmal business blunder

I know what it’s like in an organization to be the Dead Man Walking, when you know in your heart that your stint is up and that it’s only a matter of time before it’s all made formal.

Jan 19, 2023 7:16 AM Read more >

Postmedia to move 12 Alberta papers to digital-only, will make layoffs

TORONTO — Postmedia is moving a dozen of its Alberta community newspapers to digital-only formats, eyeing more outsourcing deals for printing and laying off workers.

Jan 18, 2023 9:05 AM Read more >

Oscar-winning DNEG taps VFX supervisor of Marvel’s Eternals as new Vancouver GM

DNEG is Vancouver’s second-largest VFX company by employment

Jan 17, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver Canucks' fan favourite, Gino Odjick, dies at 52

VANCOUVER — One of the most popular players to ever suit up for the Vancouver Canucks has died.

Jan 16, 2023 6:40 AM Read more >