April 26, 2024

Some businesses are prepared for PST comeback

Many small business owners in Vancouver say they are ready for the switch back to provincial sales tax on Monday, even if they're not happy about it. Gerry Lewarne, co-owner of Crocodile Baby on Fourth Avenue, says he has taken the necessary steps to move away from the harmonized sales tax. “Seems okay. There's no real major problem with … [Read more...]

Coquitlam cops prepared to shut down massive house party

Coquitlam RCMP have got wind of a big house party planned for Friday in the Como Lake Village area. Constable Michelle Luca says the so-called Project X party won't be going ahead after over 1000 people were invited via social media. "Any time you get a large number of people together, you never know what's going to happen. And that's our largest … [Read more...]

Find out the best place for delicious and cheap prepared food on the Big Island’s East Side

There are more prepared-food vendors at the Volcano Farmers' Market than the big one in Hilo Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Be prepared for your hike in Muir Woods with this tip.

The weather in Northern California's Muir Woods is usually cool and often wet, so plan ahead when packing. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]