It used to be that camping was just tents, s'mores, and the great outdoors. Now, there are tons of plush glamping destinations around the world, like these worthy splurges and reasonable saves. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Splurge vs. Save: San Francisco
October 21, 2012 by
With the Golden Gate Bridge, a cutting edge food scene, and famous fog, San Francisco is one of the most iconic and notoriously pricey cities. Here's where to splurge and save in the City by the Bay Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
How to Save on Holiday Travel, From an Expert
October 16, 2012 by
Before the blur of turkey, wrapping presents, and champagne begins, take note of our expert's advice on how to save money on your holiday travels. Its all about planning ahead (a bit) and being flexible. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Fight continues to save Kitsilano Coast Guard station
August 25, 2012 by
A strong turn out this afternoon as upwards of 100 people kept up the fight to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base. The station is set to close at the end of the summer, as part of federal budget cuts. Union supporters and elected officials largely made up the crowd. Among the non-partisan group were Green Party leader Jane Sterk and NDP leader … [Read more...]
BC Liberals absent from this Saturdays rally to save Kits coast guard base
August 22, 2012 by
There is a big rally set for this Saturday in Vanier Park to protest against the federal government's decision to close Kitsilano Coast Guard base. The rally features NDP leader Adrian Dix, green party leader jane sterk, and mp's from the federal ndp and liberal party's. Absent are anyone from the Conservative party. Union of … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Grandmother tried to save toddler who drowned
July 9, 2012 by
RCMP say a 20-month-old boy who drowned last night in an outdoor apartment complex swimming pool in Surrey likely fell in.His 51-year-old grandmother, who can't swim, tried to save him. She's on life support in hospital.RCMP say the grandmother was babysitting the boy and the two were playing around the pool before the tragedy … [Read more...]
Another plea to save “Taxisaver”
July 2, 2012 by
The fight to save Translink's "Taxisaver" program is gaining more support. Translink announced earlier this year that it was phasing out the 1.1 million dollar program, sparking an outcry from those who depend on it. Now, Bruce Chown, the man who essentially created the service in the 1990's, is adding his name to those calling for Taxisaver … [Read more...]
The fight to save Kits Coast Guard base is getting attention on the East coast
June 14, 2012 by
The Fight to save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base is attracting attention from Canada’s East coast. 35 year retired veteran with the recently shuttered St Johns rescue sub-centre in the Maritimes Merv Wiseman says it is an all too familiar scene playing out in Vancouver. "The common thread is that the government has gone about this business in … [Read more...]
Save Big at Design Hotels this Summer
May 6, 2012 by
Design Hotels is a well curated collection of chic hotels, known for their exceptional design —and they're offering fabulous summer specials to get you on the go for less this summer. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Playoff exit tough to take….but will save money
April 23, 2012 by
The early elimination of the Vancouver Canucks from the Stanley Cup playoffs has devastated fans, but local taxpayers are off the hook for more than a million dollars in policing costs. If the team had gone all the way like last year, Vancouver Police were predicting the total cost of making sure everyone stays safe would have cost … [Read more...]
