The City of Chilliwack says the drinking water in the community is now free of any e-coli contamination after a positive test result yesterday. Mayor Sharon Gaetz says re-testing results have come back. "The result is a big fat zero." But Gaetz says while the water is now fine they will still launch an investigation to determine how it tested … [Read more...]
Fare evaders scott free, so far
January 28, 2013 by
It appears BC's efforts to better enforce fines for transit fare evaders have yet to yield any results. It's been six months since new laws came into effect that, among other things, allowed ICBC to withold renewing your insurance or driver's licence if you didn't pay your fine. ICBC officials say they have put a hold on 583 files, but … [Read more...]
01/30/2013 – Free seminar – ‘Bio-Energy Healing: Therapy of the Future!’
January 27, 2013 by
Are you suffering from pain, low energy and a looming feeling of being stuck in your life?Would you like to have vibrant energy, great health and the ability to heal yourself naturally?Michael D'Alton (as seen on the Oprah network) presents:'Bio-Energy Healing: Therapy of the Future'Learn the 3 Most Important Bio-Energy principles that can … [Read more...]
Canucks set for home opener, but free beer rumors remain unconfirmed
January 19, 2013 by
The Canucks are playing coy when it comes to rumors of free beer at the home opener against Anaheim Saturday. They say many of the opening night and weekend initiatives have been announced, but there are some surprises in store for Saturday. Ottawa will be offering their of-age fans a complementary cold one when the Senators take to the ice. The BC … [Read more...]
The social filter war is officially on: Twitter adds free photo filters to Android and iPhone apps
December 29, 2012 by
We knew good and well it was coming, and come it has: Twitter has begun its all-out assault on Instagram (and in turn, Facebook) by including its own set of (free) photo filters. As of now, just the Android version has been updated with the new lenses, but we're expecting iOS and the rest to follow suit in short order. Much like Flickr did earlier … [Read more...]
Family of hit and run victim given free home
December 22, 2012 by
A holiday surprise for the Tumanda family, a few weeks after the tragic hit and run death of 42 year old, mother-of-two, Leonida. Leonida's husband, Nilo Tumanda had tears in his eyes as he stepped into the home, donated by Intergulf Development Group. "Thank you so much for the generousity. Thank you." The home on Cambie Street is one of … [Read more...]
Political group calls for free Transit rides
November 13, 2012 by
With Transit fares going up again in the New Year one Vancouver civic party says "enough is enough" and is calling for free transit rides downtown. Former Vancouver councillor with the Coalition of Progressive Electors Tim Louis says Translink should be looking at making certain areas of the system free. Louis says Seattle and Portland already … [Read more...]
Fingers crossed for free trade deal with India
November 4, 2012 by
The Chief Executive of the Surrey Board of Trade is hopeful Prime Minister Stephen Harper's trip to India results in a free trade deal -- but is realistic about the chances of that happening. Anita Huberman says a free trade deal with India would be a big boost for businesses in Surrey and the Lower Mainland. Whether Harper can get a deal done in … [Read more...]
National Parks Free Over Veterans Day Weekend
October 31, 2012 by
Want to get away before bulky sweater season starts? We've got just the thing—National Parks will all be free on Veterans' Day weekend. See you in the great outdoors! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Vancouver announces pass to visit attractions for free
October 24, 2012 by
Vancouver residents can now visit some of the city’s most popular attractions, such as Science World, for free. Mayor Gregor Robertson announced a new program called the Vancouver Inspiration Pass, or VIP, to help residents who might be struggling financially. "It is an exciting ticket into many of the city’s most, best … [Read more...]
