The City of Chilliwack plans to send a strong message of support for two restaurants that received racist letters last week. Mayor Sharon Gaetz says cash mobs will jam the two Indian eating establishments to show them the city cares. So we have worked together with the owners to get them ready as the people of Chilliwack will descend on the Bay … [Read more...]
NDP accuses BC Liberals of using taxpayer cash to boost re-election hopes
October 31, 2012 by
The BC Liberals are promoting themselves under the guise of advertising government works. That's the claim from NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston. "Two of our BC New Democrat MLAs were up at the Liberal convention and they were handing out some BC Liberal stuff there that looks very much like some of the public advertising for the jobs plan, so it's … [Read more...]
Outgoing MLA’s prepare to cash out on the taxpayer dime
July 11, 2012 by
Many of the MLA's who are heading for the exits will enjoy a juicy pension package. And Jordan Bateman with the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation says Murray Coell tops the list. "Well Murray Coell is our leader in the clubhouse when it comes to the MLA pension derby at this point, he's got the richest one so far...he'll start off … [Read more...]
BC Ferries bosses earn boatloads of cash
June 28, 2012 by
The bosses at BC Ferries made a boatload of cash last year, but the board of directors says it's actually cutting costs in the executive suite. He retired last December, but former BC Ferries president David Hahn still finished the fiscal year with $ 1.1 million in earnings. His replacement, Mike Corrigan, earned more than $ 900,000, while … [Read more...]
Hastings race track hopes to cash in on locally trained jockey’s success
May 13, 2012 by
Mario Gutierrez, the surprise winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby, brought 8,000 fans to their feet at the Hastings race track last weekend. They were watching on TV screens then, but on Sunday, they got to meet their local hero in the flesh. Raj Mutti, the track’s general manager, says it's good for business. "The Kentucky Derby is … [Read more...]
Driver of Cash Cab taxi won’t face charge in pedestrian death
April 15, 2012 by
No criminal charges are being pursued against the driver of a replica taxi that struck and killed a man last summer in Vancouver’s Gastown district. Investigators have determined there was no criminal intent when the vehicle being used in a production of the Discovery Channel's Cash Cab struck the 61-year-old victim. It happened in the … [Read more...]
Cocaine, $10,000 cash missing from Nanaimo RCMP
February 22, 2012 by
Mounties in Nanaimo have revealed that drugs and a stack of cash have been missing from an evidence locker since last December. The detachment's chief superintendant, Norm McPhail, says 0.3 grams of cocaine and $ 10,000 disappeared as they were being moved to permanent storage. Officers from Victoria are now looking into the incident, while one … [Read more...]
Consider using cash instead of a credit card in Belize
February 11, 2012 by
Hotels, restaurants, shops, and tour operators in Belize sometimes levy a surcharge for credit card use, usually 5%, but fees can range from 2% to 10%. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
“Riddick” Finds Its Cash, Resumes Filming
November 28, 2011 by
Filming on "Riddick", the third film featuring Vin Diesel's anti-hero, looks to be starting again shortly after being postponed due to financial issues last month. TMZ reports that the Montreal studio, whom shut out the cast and crew after studio owner Michel Trudel complained he hadn't gotten paid, has now received their due funds. As a result … [Read more...]
You’ll want to hit the cash machine before visiting this popular kids attraction in Germany
October 12, 2011 by
Pedigree teddies are pricey at Germany's popular attraction, Teddyland. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
