March 19, 2024

Mayor: build rapid transit along Broadway, or fall behind

Vancouver's mayor says the province's economic future risks falling behind, if rapid transit is not built along the Broadway corridor. Gregor Robertson says a subway system out to UBC would cost 2.8 billion dollars,  money he says would have to come from other levels of government. "Capital, talent and jobs are pouring into the corridor. And … [Read more...]

RCMP severance payouts may fall to municipalities

The Federal Government is looking to eventually do away with RCMP severance packages but the problem is local governments weren't told. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender local governments are realizing they will have to pay for any severance buy outs accepted by RCMP officers.  However Fassbender says figuring out the exact dollar … [Read more...]

School officials: young suicide victim didn’t fall through the cracks

Officials at the Maple Ridge school district want to assure parents they have several programs in place to prevent bullying, but they also need their help. This, after a 15-year-old girl killed herself this week after repeated taunts and threats from her peers. District spokeswoman Irena Pochop reiterates what we've heard from school officials: … [Read more...]

What to Wear: Fall Harvest Weekend

Every year, when the air turns crisp, we get the urge to skip town and get our hands dirty. (Well, apple-picking-dirty.) But fall harvest weekends can still be chic getaways, with these style picks. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Fall out in the Joint Rescue Co-ordination centre after leaked Coast Guard report

After a confidential report on the closing of Kits Coast Guard base was leaked, a member of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre has been told his contract will not be renewed.  Public Service Alliance of Canada BC spokesperson Bob Jackson says the move to suddenly crack down on a supervisor at JRCC is unusual.  "The understanding that I … [Read more...]

With no fall sitting BC’s independent MLA’s are pushing for democratic reform

As Premier Christy Clark abandons the legislature to tour BC this fall the province's two independant MLA's are also going to the people.  Delta South independant Vicki Huntington will join Bob Simpson for a Twitter town hall tomorrow on democratic reform.  Huntington agrees with Clark, the legislature is unhealthy, when it comes to … [Read more...]

09/18/2012 – 25 YEARS OF TRADITION – CedarCreek Winery’s Fall Wine Release Dinner

CedarCreek's fall wine release will showcase Winemaker Darryl Brooker's first CedarCreek Red's and specific vineyards! Included is the 'Block 5' 2010 Platinum Chardonnay and the 'Home Block' 2010 Platinum Pinot Noir, among many others.Join us in Vancouver at the Cork and Fin for a spectacular evening full of great food and great wine!For only $ 99 … [Read more...]

What to Wear: Fall Football Game

Football is in the air. Fantasy teams have been picked and the first game has been played; all there is left to do is decide what you'll wear to the game so you can stay chic while cheering. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Translink switching to fall schedule September 3rd, 4th

Translink will switch to its fall schedule on September 3rd and 4th. Spokesman Drew Snider says Tuesday and Wednesday are some of the busiest days of the year and suggests commuters budget a few extra minutes. "Maybe start earlier, especially on West Coast Express, because more people are suddenly surging back onto that part of our system, so you … [Read more...]

Great Fall Foliage Trips Across the Country

It's hard not to dread summer's end. That is, until you remember the technicolor season ahead. Trips like these—from California to Montana—fill the fall with fallen leaves and heaps of fun. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]