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TransLink fares set to increase on July 1, 2019

May 22, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
TransLink fares set to increase on July 1, 2019

On Monday, July 1st, 2019 transit fares around Metro Vancouver will rise as part of TransLink’s on-going improvements to SkyTrain, SeaBus, bus and other services. Single trip fares will see a five cent increase, while concession fares go up five …

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BC Ferries fares to go up June 1st, 2019

May 17, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
BC Ferries fares to go up June 1st, 2019

The cost of taking BC Ferries is about to go up thanks to a new 1.5% fuel surcharge starting June 1st, 2019. On routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, this is an additional 25 cents for an adult passenger …

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Anime, Gaming

Crunchyroll brings free anime to Twitch Prime members

May 17, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll brings free anime to Twitch Prime members

Crunchyroll and Twitch Prime are working together to bring 30 days of free anime to Twitch Prime members. This bonus is the first non-gaming loot for Twitch Prime members. Members of Twitch Prime have their choice of free PC games …

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New trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake unveiled

May 9, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
New trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake unveiled

Square Enix dropped a teaser video for the much anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake, which is a total overhaul of the popular Final Fantasy VII that was released 20 years ago on the original PlayStation. The brief video uses footage …

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Sakura-Con 2019

April 30, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sakura-Con 2019

The easiest way to tell its spring time in Seattle is to make a stop at the Washington State Convention Center for the annual Sakura-Con anime convention. This year’s event gave fans of Japanese culture and entertainment a chance to …

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Manga

Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019

April 29, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4, 2019

The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day. On Saturday, May 4th, 2019, (which is also Star Wars Day) head on over to your favourite comic store and choose from a selection of popular series — all free! …

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In Pictures

Photos from Sakura-Con 2019

April 27, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Photos from Sakura-Con 2019

This past Easter weekend, downtown Seattle was filled with many amazing costumes as thousands of Japanese pop-culture fans descended on the Sakura-Con anime convention. For three days, there was plenty of cosplay, live music, vendors and fun. Couldn’t make it …

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Photos from Sakura Days Japan Fair 2019

April 15, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Photos from Sakura Days Japan Fair 2019

Grey clouds and periods of rain presided over the opening day of the annual Sakura Days Japan Fair in the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, but that didn’t stop festivities. Though many trees had already shed their blossoms, there were a few …

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Local

Honda Celebration of Light 2019 dates and countries revealed

April 9, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Honda Celebration of Light 2019 dates and countries revealed

The Honda Celebration of Light returns to Vancouver’s English Bay this summer with three fun filled nights of fireworks synchronized to music. For 2019, the line-up includes two new participant countries are joining host country Canada – India and Croatia. …

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Anime

Crunchyroll to regularly share data on popular anime streams

April 5, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll to regularly share data on popular anime streams

With 45 million users, Crunchyroll streams anime to all corners of the world and plans to release statistics on a steady basis of what their fans watch and from where. Over a one week period, from March 25th to 31st, …

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