If you're a Port Moody homeowner, get ready to see a big property tax hike next year. Mayor mike clay says the hike is likely going to be over six percent, but it is necessary to maintain existing services after population growth in recent years. "Do you peel the band aid off slowly, or do you rip it off and get it done? That’s what we're … [Read more...]
Mobile and Facebook Hotel Bookings on the Rise
August 27, 2012 by
According to new reports, hotel bookings are increasingly being made on mobile devices (largely tablets). And some hotel chains are introducing booking (with special discounts) via Facebook. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Rise in Tourism Expected in Egypt
July 19, 2012 by
According to the Egyptian Tourism Minister, tourism is expected to rise about 23 percent over last year, bringing more than 12 million visitors to the country. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Tensions rise in contract dispute between ICBC and unionized workers
July 18, 2012 by
Things are getting nasty in the contract dispute between Canadian Office and Professional Employees union and ICBC. COPE 378 President David Black says they have added a strike slogan and link to the unions website to email signatures. So he says ICBC responded.. "They are attempting to block the union from sending emails to our … [Read more...]
Water levels in lower Fraser expected to rise
June 23, 2012 by
Thousands of people are on evacuation alert throughout the province, with 165 receiving orders to evacuate their homes, and that number could grow. Water levels are expected to rise in the Lower Fraser as built up water from melting snow and heavy rain works its way downstream, according to River Forecast Centre Head, David Campbell. "We are … [Read more...]
Fraser expected to rise in Lower Mainland through Sunday
June 22, 2012 by
The head of BC's River Forecast Centre says the situation with the Fraser River is progressing much as has been expected. Dave Campbell says the Fraser River at Hope is expected to remain high through today before there is any real drop. A pulse of water is working its way down through the Fraser, and ongoing rises are expected through the Lower … [Read more...]
Bike thefts on the rise
June 15, 2012 by
Vancouver Police are reporting a spike in bike thefts in the city. Between January first and may 31st, 554 bikes were stolen, compared to 338 for the same period last year. Most of the bikes go missing in the downtown core and southwest portion of Vancouver. Most bikes are swiped from bike racks. But some thieves are actually climbing apartment … [Read more...]
Lengthy meeting over West End high rise
June 12, 2012 by
A City Council meeting over a proposed high rise in the West End is going late into the night. Council will hear as many speakers on the list of 60 as they can, "I am speaking today in support of the current re-zoning application at 1401 Comox Street. I am here to support this project, there is a lot of pain, there is particularly a lot of … [Read more...]
Minimum wage set to rise to full $10.25 this week
April 29, 2012 by
The last set increase of B.C.’s minimum wage is set to come into effect on Tuesday. It'll go up to $ 10.25 an hour, up from $ 9.50. B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair says it's good for both workers and the economy. "But it's certainly not enough. To live in the lower mainland, you need to earn at least $ 11.25 or $ … [Read more...]
Canlan Q4 earnings rise 29 per cent
March 23, 2012 by
BURNABY, B.C. - Rink operator Canlan Ice Sports Corp. says its fourth-quarter net earnings rose 29 per cent, while revenues also moved up on higher activity in rentals and youth hockey leagues.The British Columbia-based firm, which is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational ice sports facilities in North America, said profits … [Read more...]
