The Toronto International Film Festival (or TIFF for VIPs) ended two weeks ago, but we're still reeling—snapped photos on the red carpet, did the CN Tower Walk, and lived to tell the tale. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Crews to be back at Cape Horn Interchange this weekend; delays expected on Highway One
September 28, 2012 by
Here they go again! Crews will be back at work on the Cape Horn Interchange and the Port Mann Bridge this weekend and are asking drivers to find another route instead. Project CEO Mike Proudfoot says significant delays are expected on Highway One... "we do have more work anticipated for this weekend scheduled for this weekend and that too involves … [Read more...]
Just Back From: Sailing the Cunard Queen Elizabeth to Norway
September 15, 2012 by
Non-cruise people listen up: this is not the screaming kid-filled cruise of your past. Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth is a luxe new guard with rich decor and unforgettable experiences. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Bill Lee heads back to trial
September 10, 2012 by
A former executive director of a Metis family support group in Surrey who is accused of sex assault against children is once again set to go to trial.It's been six years since Bill Lee was arrested for alleged sex crimes involving two young Toronto children dating back in the 1970s.The allegations came to light after Toronto Police investigated two … [Read more...]
Christy Clark heading back to Asia, taxpayers’ group wonders why
September 2, 2012 by
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is questioning the need for Christy Clark's latest trip to Asia -- her third since becoming premier last year. On September 11, Clark will attend the World Economic Forum's 'Meeting of the New Champions,' taking place this year in Tianjin, China. The premier will also visit Hong Kong and Beijing for meetings … [Read more...]
BC Ferries cuts back
August 22, 2012 by
BC Ferries is cutting more weekend sailings on the Tsawwassen-Duke Point route. The cuts take effect when the fall schedule resumes in October. The first sailing on Saturdays will be 7:45am from either side, with the last boat leaving at 3:15pm. BC Ferries' Deborah Marshall claims it's in response to customer feedback. "We certainly hear from … [Read more...]
Millions in severance paid out by BC Government triggers political back and forth
August 14, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party says they have crunched the numbers and discovered bc taxpayers paid a massive bill for saying goodbye to government staffers. John Cummins says in severance payments to government staff alone taxpayers are on the hook for over $ 62 million over the last seven years. Cummins says under Premier Christy Clark … [Read more...]
BC Tory leader says no to back room talks to unite the right
August 7, 2012 by
A number of BC Liberals were also in attendance at the annual conservative BBQ in South Surrey on Monday, as they stood in a crowd which included a provincial rival. BC Conservative party leader John Cummins says despite everyone being at the same event there would be no backroom talks to unite the right in this province. "I don't think … [Read more...]
Bob Mansfield: ‘all eligible Apple products are back on EPEAT’
July 24, 2012 by
Here's something you don't want happening when you're trying to wrap up a career, plan a jaunt to Moorea and generally goof off while waiting for the final checks to clear: large numbers of people demanding that you change something. That's probably what one Bob Mansfield is dealing with, just weeks before he'll turn in his Apple employee badge and … [Read more...]
