The Chair of the Vancouver School Board is fuming after a report that the BC Government spent 1-point-seven million dollars on ads to do with the teachers' dispute, "I find that just outrageous at a time that school boards have been directed to tighten their belts, once again." Patti Bacchus says there are parents fundraising for basic … [Read more...]
Use this tip to save time and money in London
March 19, 2012 by
Get a discount when you book online at this busy London spot. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Money for CLBC may not be enough
January 20, 2012 by
The BC Government Employees Union is applauding the cash infusion into Community Living BC but they are concerned it may not be enough. Union President Darryl Walker says as far as funding, what they have recommended is, "One time, 70 million infusion and then 35 million a year." Walker says the Government needs to keep the concerns of the … [Read more...]
Falcon: no new money for wage hikes
January 10, 2012 by
He won't be adding any new money for public sector raises but the finance minister does say he's willing to look for other savings for a "modest" wage increase. Kevin Falcon's told the Vancouver Board of Trade he's confident there are ways to find some savings within current budgets that could result in a small wage boost for the public sector. … [Read more...]
Discover great ways to save money on flights to Florida
November 28, 2011 by
Flying to Florida's secondary airports can save you money—sometimes even when there are additional ground transportation costs—so price things out before booking. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Discover how to save money at one of Toronto’s hottest tables.
November 25, 2011 by
At Centro Restaurant and Lounge, a downstairs lounge has buzz, its own small, less expensive menu ($ $ ), and live music weekends. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Tory leader calls for more Court money
October 31, 2011 by
The leader of the BC Conservative Party is pulling out a right wing staple, crime and punishment, as he rips the government for underfunding Courts. John Cummins says it could bite the BC Liberal Government as they try and bring rioters to justice, "When this does go to Court, will there be sufficient Judges, will there be an appropriate number of … [Read more...]
Save money in Belgium with a Brussels Card
September 19, 2011 by
A Brussels Card allows you free public transport and free admission at more than 30 museums, plus other discounts. Cards cost €24, €34, and €40 for one, two, and three days respectively. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Anton wants to know where Olympic money went
September 18, 2011 by
The NPA's mayoral candidate is once again blasting Mayor Gregor Robertson over an alleged lack of accountability. Suzanne Anton claims she's been repeatedly denied access to reviewing the state of the city's Olympic Legacy Fund, a 20-million dollar fund that was set up to support Olympic-related costs and projects back in 2010. Anton says left-over … [Read more...]
Save time, and maybe money, with a Museum Pass in Paris
September 9, 2011 by
Note that the jury's still out on whether a Museum Pass will save you money—but everyone agrees it'll save you time because with it, you don't have to wait in lines. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
