It appears BC’s investment into a Bollywood Film Festival is paying off, so far. Organizers say tickets are in a virtual sellout after going on sale Friday for the first-ever Times of India Awards. Last month, the event put the Clark Government on the defensive. "We've had so much excitement from all over the world,” says event … [Read more...]
New twenty dollar bills not working on Translink ticket machines
November 11, 2012 by
Transit riders won't be able to use new twenty dollar polymer bills at some ticket machines this week. Translink Spokesperson Drew Snider says they have to roll out a software update so the machines recognize the new notes. He says they faced similar problems when new toonies and loonies were released into circulation, and did have a work plan in … [Read more...]
Olympic ticket fraudster avoids jail
June 7, 2012 by
A West Vancouver man who ripped off people wanting tickets to key 2010 Olympic events has been sentenced. Sean McConnell Stuart has received a 12-month conditional sentence, after pleading guilty last month, to pocketing more than $ 60,000 from people desperate for tickets to the most sought-after Olympic events, including the opening ceremonies, … [Read more...]
Translink to upgrade ticket machines to fit new coins
May 3, 2012 by
Translink says ticket vending machines will undergo upgrades, in order to make them accept new one and two dollar coins. The new coins are lighter than previous versions, and aren't being accepted by current machines. Translink says new machines along the Canada Like require a software upgrade, while older machines on the Expo and Millenium lines … [Read more...]
Latest on transit ticket quota
April 12, 2012 by
Transit police say it's not a so-called "dyed in the wool policy" but they do confirm it's an "expectation" that their officers write eight violation tickets a day. Nearly 24 hours after we placed calls to transit police the acting deputy chief for operations Brian MacDonald has called back to say officers are expected to issue eight tickets a … [Read more...]
Yes, there is a ticket quota on Translink
April 12, 2012 by
It appears Transit Police officers must meet a ticket quota or face possible discipline. Earlier this month 'NW News broke the story that Translink doesn't enforce fare evasion tickets. An internal memo written to all Transit police officers by then-Acting Chief Andy Hobbs addressed the issue of ticket quotas. He says, "The requirement for … [Read more...]
Find out the best way to score a ticket to a Royal Shakespeare Company performance
November 11, 2011 by
Book ahead for the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon, as seats go fast. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Save money at Boston’s New England Aquarium with a combination ticket
August 22, 2011 by
If you plan to see an IMAX show as well as check out the aquarium, buy a combo ticket; you'll save $ 3.95 for the adult ticket. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Save your Museum of Modern Art ticket to see more NYC modern art for free
August 3, 2011 by
Tickets to MoMA also include free admission to its affiliated MoMA PS1 in Queens. Don't worry; you won't need to trek out to Queens on the same day. Save your ticket and you can go in for free any time within 30 days of your original purchase. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
