B.C.'s justice minister hopes the federal government will have a change of heart about funding cuts to emergency disaster crews. Shirley Bond says the axe is not slated to drop until March of next year. "We have conveyed through my senior staff in Emergency Management BC our concerns. We have contacted the City of Vancouver immediately upon being … [Read more...]
New Translink offices will save money
April 19, 2012 by
Translink's on the move to new offices in New Westminster. Right now, the headquarters are at Metrotown where the lease is up soon. Translink's Chief Operating Officer Doug Kelsey says it's a move that will save taxpayers nearly half a million-dollars a year, "The marketplace has spoken; we've gone out and tendered it and got the most … [Read more...]
Smoke alarm and alert grandmother save Abbotsford family
April 8, 2012 by
A family in Abbotsford is very lucky after a fire early this morning caused an estimated $ 100,000 of damage to their house, three vehicles and a neighbouring home. The fire broke out shortly before 12:30 in the 31800 block of Mayne Avenue. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Helmer says eight adults and two young children are all safe, thanks to a smoke … [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...]
Save Up to 50% Off with Kimpton Chicago Hotel Deal
March 9, 2012 by
Chicago’s blustery winter weather is on the way out, which makes this killer offer even better. In honor of the city’s 175th birthday, all four of Kimpton’s Chicago hotels are offering discount rates for just $ 175/night for 175 days—plus party bags. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
The Vancouver school board has some advice on how to save millions.
March 7, 2012 by
Vancouver school trustees are mulling a review that suggests how they might save up to $ 16 million. It comes as the school board draws up its 2012/2013 budget and deals with about an $ 8 million shortfall. Chair Patti Bacchus says some ideas include centralizing where the board gets its supplies and streamlining its banking … [Read more...]
Missing Women Inquiry: RCMP failed to save vital Pickton documents
January 18, 2012 by
Canada’s national police force is facing more scrutiny, for failing to save documents linked to this country's largest serial murder investigation. That revelation came during questioning today at the Missing Women Inquiry in Vancouver. Jennifer Evans, an Ontario deputy police chief who interviewed dozens of RCMP and Vancouver Police … [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...]
