The FAA announced today that 149 control towers will be closed early next month due to sequestration-related budget cuts, with some regional airports on the chopping block. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
BC budget survives close vote
March 5, 2013 by
The BC Liberal government has survived a confidence vote in the Legislature. MLA's have voted 45-38 in support of the new BC budget. Independent MLA's John Slater and Vicki Huntington voted with the Liberals, while former Liberal John van Dongen and former New Democrat Bob Simpson voted with the NDP. If this vote had gone the other way, it could … [Read more...]
Cummins to Harper – Don’t close Kits coast guard base
February 13, 2013 by
A former federal Conservative MP and now leader of the BC Tories has taken pen to paper to tell the Prime Minister that closing Kits Coast Guard base is a mistake. John Cummins says he has told Prime Minister Stephen Harper that closing Kits base will risk lives, affect safety of boaters, and is an all round bad idea. Cummins says his hope is that … [Read more...]
Waldorf hotel to close down
January 9, 2013 by
East Vancouver's Waldorf Hotel is closing down. The Waldorf has been sold to a real estate company that plans to put up condos. The hotel was built back in 1947, and after some pretty run-down years, made a comeback in 2010 with a new look and attitude. The hotel will be closed as of January 20th. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Close, Nolte Are “Always on My Mind”
December 11, 2012 by
Glenn Close and Nick Nolte are confirmed to be starring in the music-driven drama "Always on My Mind" at Occupant Entertainment. Nolte will play an aging rock star who succumbs to Alzheimer's while his wife (Close) is left to pick up the pieces of his hard-living lifestyle. "Rock of Ages" creator Chris D'Arienzo penned the script and will also … [Read more...]
Unions calls Dehua’s move to close a BC mining project intimidation tactic
November 26, 2012 by
The two unions trying to block the arrival of two hundred Chinese miners hired to work in a new underground coal mine in Northern BC aren’t buying the reasons from Dehua International Mines Group over why they’re winding down work at the Wapiti River Coal Project. They say shutting down the project is an attempt to intimidate the … [Read more...]
Union urges Ottawa to not close BC marine communications centres
October 3, 2012 by
It may still be falling on deaf ears, but yet another plea has been made for the federal government to reconsider shutting down Vancouver's Marine Communications Centre. Allan Hughes with CAW local 2182 insists both lives and the environment are at risk, but it remains unclear who will be held responsible if someone dies in the Port of … [Read more...]
Ritz Paris to Close for Two Year Renovations (Plus, Where to Stay Instead)
July 30, 2012 by
The Ritz Paris's renovations are upon us—the hotel will close for the first time in 114 years as of tomorrow. The upgrades will be worth it, but we picked two other spots to book while we all wait. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Feds keep a close eye on CP Rail strike
May 23, 2012 by
The federal government is taking steps to impose back-to-work legislation against striking CP Rail workers. The announcement from Labour Minister Lisa Raitt comes hours after picket lines went up across the country. She's urging both sides to keep talking and she's not saying when the legislation could be tabled, but she insists they're ready to … [Read more...]
