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The Province
2 hours ago
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XO, Kitty star Anna Cathcart stars in new Audible series Middlebridge Mysteries
UBC student and XO, Kitty actor spins off popular Mistletoe Murders character into new Audible series Anna Cathcart, the star of the Netflix series XO, Kitty, is the star of the new Mistletoe Murders spin-off Audible series Middlebridge Mysteries which drops July 24. Photo by Courtesy of Anna Cathcart / Courtesy of Anna Cathcart Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. XO, Kitty star Vancouver's Anna Cathcart adds another Audible series to her resume. The UBC student stars in the Middlebridge Mysteries a new cosy crime audible series. A spinoff from Audible's Mistletoe Murders, which was made into a Hallmark series, Middlebridge Mysteries also stars Vancouver actor Eric McCormack, he of Will & Grace fame. The series will be released on July 24. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The new series sees Cathcart (To All the Boys I've Loved Before) reprising her Mistletoe Murders role of Violet Wilner. In the new series Violet is at college studying criminology at her dream school, Middlebridge University. Between juggling coursework, roommate chaos, a slow-burn romance, a social life and her own insecurities, Violet has her hands full. But as anyone who has a spent any time with the folks of Fletcher's Grove knows Violet is never too busy for a good old-fashioned mystery. The series comes from Canadian Screen Award winner Ken Cuperus and features McCormack as the renowned and demanding criminology teacher professor Bellows. Also in the cast are Charles Van der Vaart (Outlander) and Mason Temple (Ginny & Georgia). Read More Vancouver Canucks Local News Local News GlobeNewswire Tennis
The Province
5 hours ago
- The Province
Disgraced VPD cop who admitted to sexual harassment has retired
Keiron McConnell admitted to the conduct involving sexual harassment of five women between 2015 and 2019. Keiron McConnell admitted to the conduct involving sexual harassment of five women between 2015 and 2019. Photo by Mark van Manen / VANCOUVER SUN A disgraced Vancouver police officer who admitted to sexual harassment has retired. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The VPD confirmed the retirement in a brief email on Monday morning: 'Keiron McConnell has retired, effective July 15.' No further details were given. In April 2022, an investigation was ordered into McConnell's conduct following complaints of sexual harassment. At the time, he was the VPD's most senior sergeant. He had initially denied any discreditable conduct in relation to the allegations by seven women. But on the first day of a scheduled public hearing this past April, he admitted to the conduct involving sexual harassment of five women between 2015 and 2019. The misconduct is described in an agreed-upon statement of facts. It described how McConnell sent repeated unsolicited and unwelcome sexual messages to younger female VPD officers, as well as post-secondary students he taught in criminology. McConnell also confessed to making sexual comments to a younger officer about her sexual preferences and his own fantasies. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In 2016, the then 47-year-old McConnell was at a pub with former students when he asked a 25-year-old woman the colour of her underwear. He later tried to kiss her against her wishes inside a cab when she was trying to leave. Some women didn't report the incidents out of concern for their careers, while at least one student abandoned her plans to pursue a career in policing due to her experience. The adjudicator, retired provincial court judge Carol Baird Ellan, wrote that McConnell 'capitalized on his superior position' over the women, and that 'while the misconduct must in that respect be considered predatory, it is toward the low end of the scale in terms of that particular characterization.' McConnell was handed a 20-day unpaid suspension, was demoted from sergeant to constable for one year, and was ordered to undergo training. The Vancouver Police Department did not participate in the hearing, and some critics had called the penalty inadequate. Read More Local News Local News Sports Crime National
The Province
8 hours ago
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A Forbidden City in Vancouver rediscovered in vintage Chinatown photos
David Lee shares vintage photos of his father's cabaret during Chinatown's heyday David Lee with pictures of the Forbidden City cabaret that his father Jimmy Lee ran in the 1950's. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG In its heyday, Vancouver's Chinatown was home to many swinging nightspots, from the Mandarin Gardens to the Shanghai Junk and the Marco Polo. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors David Lee remembers another Chinatown cabaret/restaurant: the Forbidden City. It was run by his father Jimmy from 1955 to 1959, and featured one of Chinatown's classic neon signs, a spinning neon lion that sat atop neon stating it had 'exquisite cuisine.' Alas, photos from the golden age of Chinatown nightlife are hard to find. But Lee has a treasure trove from his family that he posted on Facebook, where they were recently discovered by a reporter. The photos are a time capsule to another era, when television was still in its infancy and many people still went out to clubs for entertainment. The bandstand at the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender St. in Vancouver, circa 1955-59. Note the 'FC' initial on the big band music stands for the house band members. Courtesy David Lee Photo by Courtesy David Lee His prints show the Forbidden City's chic interior, which featured a tiered bandstand, recessed lighting in a circular ceiling and Chinese touches like a curved roof on the bar. Then there are the shots of the performers, including a quintet of stylish female dancers/chorus girls, a house band with 'FC' music stands, and a female conga player in South Seas attire. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Vancouver performers Bud Lemire and his wife, Elaine, who played at either the Forbidden city or the Mayling in Vancouver's Chinatown in the 1950s. Photo by Courtesy of David Lee Unknown performer from the Forbidden City cabaret at 90 East Pender in Vancouver's Chinatown, circa 1955-59. Photo by Courtesy of David Lee Letterhead for the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender Street in Vancouver's Chinatown circa 1954-58. Photo by Courtesy of David Lee An unnamed music combo at the May Ling cabaret in Vancouver's Chinatown, early 1950s. The guitar playing looks like he's trying to emulate rock and roll great Eddie Cochran, but this would be pre-rock and roll in the early 50s. Photo by Courtesy of David Lee Dancers/chorus girls at the May Ling cabaret/nightclub in Vancouver's Chinatown early 1950s . Photo by Courtesy David Lee An unnamed gymnastic act at the Forbidden City cabaret in Vancouver's Chinatown, early 1950s. Photo by Courtesy David Lee A dancer doing the splits at the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender Street in Vancouver's Chinatown circa 1954-58. Photo by Courtesy David Lee The interior at the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender Street in Vancouver's Chinatown, circa 1954-58. Photo by Courtesy David Lee The house band at the May Ling cabaret in Vancouver's Chinatown, early 1950s. The May Ling was the first nightspot opened by Jimmy Lee, who later opened the Forbidden City. Photo by Courtesy David Lee The bar at the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender Street in Vancouver's Chinatown, circa 1954-58. Courtesy David Lee For John Mackie Photo by Courtesy David Lee The bandstand at the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender Street in Vancouver, circa 1954-58. Note the "FC" initial on the big band music stands for the house band members. Photo by Courtesy David Lee Unknown performer from the Forbidden City cabaret at 90 East Pender in Vancouver's Chinatown, circa 1955-59. Courtesy of David Lee Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. It looks like Jimmy Lee brought in all sorts of performers, including old vaudeville acts — there's a photo of a female gymnast standing on top of an older guy's head. Another pic is of an elegant guy with a top hat and white dove, which may mean he was a magician. The now 73-year-old Lee was just a child when the Forbidden City was operating, and doesn't remember any of the performers except for ventriloquist Peter Rolston. 'He used to have (his dummy George) propped up in the dressing room,' said Lee. 'As a little kid, I was terrified to walk past that mannequin.' Dancers/chorus girls at the Forbidden City cabaret/nightclub at 90 East Pender St. in the 1950s. Courtesy David Lee Lee remembers Chinatown was very vibrant at the time. 'It was almost like a Las Vegas atmosphere, (with) all the neon and everything else, all the restaurants,' he said. 'The streets were just bustling with people.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Forbidden City was located at 90 East Pender at Columbia, and was Jimmy Lee's second cabaret/restaurant. He also owned the Mayling Club at 422 Main at Pender. Some of the photos are from the Mayling, including one of a musical combo where the guitar player looks like early rock 'n' roll great Eddie Cochran. The Mayling's big moment in the spotlight came in September 1954, when a drug dealer named Danny Brent was killed in the lane behind the Mayling. The Sun's Tom Ardies dubbed it a 'gangland slaying' worthy of a Mickey Spillane 'crime thriller.' 'There's a dead man, the police, hired killers, big-time drug pedlars, an ex-wife, an estranged wife, and a 'toe dancer' out of New York thrown in for good measure,' Ardies wrote. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'There's wild talk of three more men marked to die, of a gangland war, of a doublecross to a Chicago crime syndicate, and of an outwardly respectable businessman tightening an octopus-grip on Vancouver's lucrative drug trade.' Unknown performer from the Forbidden City cabaret at 90 East Pender in Vancouver's Chinatown, circa 1955-59. Courtesy of David Lee Photo by Courtesy of David Lee But Jimmy Lee had nothing to do with it, the murder just happened to be near his cabaret. He was born Lee Yook Jam in Victoria on June 4, 1907, which was anglicized to Jimmy Lee. He moved to Vancouver and was a cook in Chinese restaurants before opening the Mayling Club in late 1948. 'I think he wanted to make his restaurant stand out, so he brought in live entertainment and stuff like that,' said his son. 'I guess it was really popular, so he opened up this second location, which was the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was supposed to be more upscale, more of a family venue.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The location of the Forbidden City was in the Great Northern Railway's first Vancouver station, which opened at 90 Dupont in 1905. Dupont had a bad reputation (it was home to opium dens and Vancouver's first red light district) and was renamed Pender in 1907. Jimmy Lee sold the Forbidden City to the Louie family, which opened the Marco Polo restaurant there in 1960. It became a cabaret in 1964, and was a success, with big acts like the Fifth Dimension playing there. But it faded with the decline of the cabaret era, and was torn down in 1983. jmackie@ Read More Tennis Local News NFL News News
The Province
12 hours ago
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- The Province
'Superman' triumphs once again at North American box office
(L-R) Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet star in the new 'Superman'. Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP/File Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) — The Man of Steel has staying power: 'Superman' topped the North American box office for a second week running and surpassed the $400 million mark worldwide, industry estimates showed Sunday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Riding largely positive reviews, the latest big-budget action film featuring the iconic superhero from Warner Bros. and DC Studios earned $57.3 million in the United States and Canada, Exhibitor Relations said. That puts its North American take at $235 million and its international sales at $171 million — or $406 million globally. 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' — the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga — also held its ground in second place at $23.4 million. Its worldwide total stands at $647.2 million. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, takes viewers to an abandoned island research facility, where secrets — and genetically mutated dinosaurs — are lurking. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' a sequel to two 1990s slasher hits that bring back the franchise's original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt, opened in third place at a disappointing $13 million. 'This is another horror series returning after a long layoff, in this case after 27 years,' said industry analyst David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. 'Generally, the layoffs don't bother these films; in fact, they get stronger… that's not happening here.' 'Smurfs,' the latest film featuring the adorable blue creatures and starring Rihanna as Smurfette, opened in a lacklustre fourth place with $11 million in North American ticket sales. 'F1: The Movie,' the Apple and Warner Bros. flick starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up Formula One driver who gets one last shot at redemption, finished in fifth place at $9.6 million. 'The current lineup in theatres is strong, with a broad selection of big titles including superheroes, action, monsters, horror and animation,' said Gross. 'Superman' will soon get a new superhero rival when Marvel's hotly anticipated 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' starring Pedro Pascal hits theatres in the coming days. Rounding out the top 10 were: 'How to Train Your Dragon' ($5.4 million) 'Eddington' ($4.3 million) 'Elio' ($2.0 million) 'Lilo & Stitch' ($1.5 million) '28 Years Later' ($1.3 million) Crime News NFL Vancouver Canucks News
The Province
18 hours ago
- The Province
'Serious incident' under investigation in Vancouver's Robson Square: VPD
A VPD spokesman said details remain scarce but more information is expected later Sunday or early Monday Crime scene tape at downtown Vancouver's Robson Square on Sunday morning, July 20. VPD is at the scene. Photo: Doug Quan Police are investigating a 'serious incident' on Sunday in the area of Robson Square. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors There were indications of a violent altercation at the scene late Sunday morning, but police are not yet confirming the nature of the investigation. 'I have only limited information to provide at this time about the incident at Robson Square,' said Vancouver police spokesman Sgt. Steve Addison in response to questions. 'It's a serious incident that is under investigation by our major crime section and we will have additional officers in the area throughout the day to collect evidence.' Addison said a more detailed update might be available later Sunday or early Monday. The investigation is not related to Saturday night's Celebration of Light fireworks show. Addison said 'there were no major public safety incidents at the fireworks last night.' Crime scene tape at downtown Vancouver's Robson Square on Sunday morning, July 20. VPD is at the scene. Photo: Doug Quan Crime scene tape at downtown Vancouver's Robson Square on Sunday morning, July 20. VPD is at the scene. Photo: Doug Quan jruttle@ Read More Crime NFL Vancouver Canucks News News
