We all know that the Carnival King is Rio, but there are ample opportunities to let your hair down at these Carnivals around the world. These are our six picks for where to spend Carnival this year. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Happy birthday, Intel — celebrate like the rock star you are
July 19, 2012 by
Any idea what was going down in 1968? Preparations for Woodstock. Oh, and the birth of Intel -- a giant of a company that somehow raked in $ 2.8 billion in its Q2 earnings yesterday. We're guessing it'll find a way to splurge a bit to celebrate yet another year of silicon production, and maybe -- just maybe -- it'll publish a spin-off series on … [Read more...]
Taxisaver proponents celebrate program’s survival
July 12, 2012 by
Advocates for seniors and people with disabilities are relieved at Translink's decision to no longer cut its Taxisaver program. Jill Weiss, who chairs the City of Vancouver's persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, says she's happy Translink's board of directors finally listened. "It's wonderful, and it means that for thousands of people who … [Read more...]
Tenants and renters in Surrey have reason to celebrate
May 29, 2012 by
The City of Surrey has passed a motion to adopt a Standards of Maintenance Bylaw. Sue Pollard with Acorn says the bylaw will help ensure basic rights like timely repairs for issues like heat, electricity and water, "If you have legitimate repair issues as a tenant, you can go through the Residential Tenancy Branch process, win an Order, but then … [Read more...]
Feast on Bold Delicacies to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
May 2, 2012 by
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, Dos Equis is testing the limits of your appetite and your will with the 10-day, multi-city Feast of the Brave taco truck competition. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Celebrate Earth Day all month with furry friends at zoos and aquariums across the country
April 22, 2012 by
Why not spend Earth Day (or any other day in April 2012, for that matter) with a furry, fuzzy, or scaly friend at one of over 100 zoos and aquariums celebrating Party for the Planet, a month long fiesta for planet Earth conducted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Vancouver to celebrate Vaisakhi
April 14, 2012 by
More than 50,000 people are expected Saturday at this year's Vaisakhi Festival in Vancouver. Expect music, bright colours, loads of food and tons of people. Vaisakhi celebrates a major Sikh holiday on April 14th. The main event, the parade, will wind through East Vancouver -- from Ross Street to Southeast Marine Drive, up Main to East 49th, and … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the National Portrait Gallery in London
April 12, 2012 by
Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee with a special exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Try to celebrate victory or defeat in a responsible manner
April 11, 2012 by
You had your chance to play nice last year and you blew it. That's what Vancouver Police are saying as they promise to get tough with any rowdy hockey fans during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, "If you are looking to come downtown to cause trouble, we will be there waiting for you and we will not be showing any leniency." Constable Lindsay Houghton … [Read more...]
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Beer Garden in Munich
April 8, 2012 by
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the German beer garden all summer in Munich. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
