Two major transit unions have voted 88-percent to ratify a new three year deal with Coast Mountain Bus Company. Canadian Auto Workers Local 1-11 President Don MacLeod says the deal means a raise for some 47-hundred transit workers, "It is a raise. It is a three year agreement; it will expire March 31st, 2015. The first year is a zero; the … [Read more...]
Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked, able to accept GSM SIMs right away
September 23, 2012 by
Great news for those waiting anxiously at the door for their UPS / FedEx delivery... well, for those awaiting a Verizon iPhone 5, anyway. We've already broken down the differences between the trifecta of iPhone 5 models, and it seems that the one VZW is hawking is a real gem for travelers. Aside from handling Verizon's LTE waves just fine, the … [Read more...]
City of Vancouver Still working to get Parking Meters to Accept New Coins
September 12, 2012 by
The upgrades to the parking meters started before the new coins began circulating in April and should finally be complete this week. Up to a million dollars from the city's capital budget has been set aside to upgrade the meters but the final price tag? City spokesperson Jerry Dobrovolny's not saying: "it's not insignificant and we know it's … [Read more...]
Some Vancouver parking meters still don’t accept new toonie
May 11, 2012 by
At least 30 per cent of Vancouver’s parking meters still can't accept the new Toonie coin. The city says it's working on the problem, but in the meantime customers who lose their money can be reimbursed. The City's Taryn Scollard says if you lose your money you can phone 3-1-1 within city limits and explain the situation. "One of the options … [Read more...]
Artists refusing to accept final curtain call at Playhouse
March 12, 2012 by
After 49 years the Vancouver Playhouse is being forced to shut its doors, but actresses affiliated with the company aren’t willing to wave the white flag and surrender. “We have to fight for it, rise up out of the ashes of what is the old playhouse,” said Jennifer Clement, an actress with the Playhouse for more than 20 years. She doesn’t believe … [Read more...]
Artists refusing to accept final curtain call
March 12, 2012 by
After 49 years the Vancouver Playhouse is being forced to shut its doors, but actresses affiliated with the company aren’t willing to wave the white flag and surrender. “We have to fight for it, rise up out of the ashes of what is the old playhouse,” said Jennifer Clement, an actress with the playhouse for more than 20 years. She doesn’t believe … [Read more...]
