Don't know much (or anything) about presidential sites? Well, Kenneth Davis, author of Don't Know Much About the American Presidents picked 10 sites for us to see this election year, from boyhood homes to distilleries. Fodor's Travel News … [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...]
What to Do in NYC, San Francisco, Paris, Montreal, DC, and Rome This Fall
August 14, 2012 by
We know you're likely headed to one of these six cities come fall, and we can't blame you. They've got it all, from Fashion Week to electronic music festivals to a marathon that ends at Versailles. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Annual meteor shower this weekend
August 11, 2012 by
Lower Mainland star-gazers are full of anticipation, with an annual meteor shower set to light up the skies this weekend. Astronomer David Dodge says the "Perseid" shower can best be seen early Sunday and Monday mornings. "And one of the best places I've discovered, and have been found at from time to time, is the west end of Spanish Banks West. … [Read more...]
Committee in charge of legislature’s finances to meet this week post-audit
July 29, 2012 by
After last week’s damning report from Auditor General John Doyle into the B.C. legislature's finances, an all-party committee will have a rare meeting to deal with the issue. Legislative assembly management committee chair Bill Barisoff says he hopes Tuesday’s meeting will see quick action. "Most definitely, we will institute change … [Read more...]
Closure of coast guard station won’t hurt emergency crews at this summer’s Celebration of Light
July 28, 2012 by
Ottawa's plans to shut down the Kits Point coast guard station won't hurt emergency crews at this summer's Celebration of Light fireworks, but concerns are being raised about next summer. "Right now, we're just finding our way on that and then, from there make operational plans." Vancouver Fire Chief John McKearney says it doesn't look like the … [Read more...]
Ford C-Max Energi pricing: $29,995 after a federal tax credit, available this fall
July 25, 2012 by
Ford already spilled the beans on its $ 25,995 C-Max Hybrid (shown in the vid just after the break), but those anxiously awaiting more surrounding the C-Max Energi can finally start saving a precise amount of pennies. The automaker's first production plug-in hybrid will go on sale this autumn for $ 29,995 after a federal tax credit, and according … [Read more...]
Nova Scotia: 5 Reasons to Go this Summer
July 14, 2012 by
With picturesque, seaside towns and tons of water activities (from surfing to whale watching and white water rafting), Nova Scotia is a perfect summer destination. Here are five reasons to head north now. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Y!kes’ app-enabled system transforms hotel accessibility: talking with hotel chains, launching this month on iOS, Android, BlackBerry and WP7
July 6, 2012 by
We all knew opening one's hotel room door with a smartphone was just the beginning, didn't we? As the years have turned (and LodgeNet has inexplicably remained), a smattering of companies have seen the opportunity to connect savvy hotel guests to the properties they frequent. Y!kes is the latest to tune in, and its solution undoubtedly has the … [Read more...]
Where We’re Heading this Summer
July 5, 2012 by
Fodor's editors are always traveling, and we love to share our favorite places and top finds. From kid-friendly restaurants in Paris to hike-in lodges in the Great Smoky Mountains, we've got plenty of recommendations. We also share insider tips for finding the Yucatan's best food, exploring Salzburg's innovative art scene, and the best place to … [Read more...]
