The executive director of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association says the end of the NHL lockout should be a big money relief. Charles Gauthier says Vancouver Canucks hockey games brought in about one-million bucks per game for the downtown core-- and while that money disappeared as a result of the labour dispute, he's confident it … [Read more...]
Vet report brings some relief to zoo staff
November 8, 2012 by
An independent veterinarian has ruled out at least one cause in the death of a giraffe at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Zoo General Manager Jody Henderson says with the test results comes a sense of relief, "Based on the finding, they definitely have proven that there is no indication, well, there is. Jafari had excellent body mass. The claims … [Read more...]
Local governments breathe a sigh of relief over delay in RCMP unionization
June 1, 2012 by
The Mayor of Langley city says it is a relief, at least in the short term, legislative changes to the RCMP Act from Ottawa won't unionize the force, at least not yet. "We're relieved it is isn't happening in the short term." However Peter Fassbender says when the force is unionized it will present a big cost pressure on … [Read more...]
09/24/2011 – Fetch a Five for Animal Relief – Fundraiser and Pet Fair
September 23, 2011 by
Fundraiser and Pet Fair supporting HomeFinders Animal Rescue Society's special needs animals featuring:- pet related vendors- speakers and presentations- free microchipping- on site grooming- raffle and silent auction (including Canucks Tickets!!)- chair massage- face painting- BBQ- Pet Food donation bins to assist the shelter- and of course … [Read more...]
