As the Winter Olympics draw closer, a number of streets in and around downtown Vancouver will be closed off or limited to authorized vehicles. The closures are expected to cause commuter headaches for those who live or work in the …
The Simpsons are celebrating 20 years of animated hilarity on television. The series is part of our culture, where we quote it or use examples of it in our daily lives. I’m a bit of a Simpsons nut, often quoting …
Colin Campbell, the Director of Operations for the NHL, stated that there is no evidence of exact words that referee Stephane Auger said to Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows. The league handed Burrows a $2,500 USD fine, but made no …
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In what might have been Alex Burrows’ biggest night with a chance at a third hat trick, a referee purportedly uttered words to the left winger in revenge for a previous game. Referee Stephane Auger had pulled Burrows aside just …
Soul Eater fans can pick up part one of the series on DVD on February 9th, 2010. The first set will feature 13 episodes over two discs with both Japanese and English vocals. The second DVD set is scheduled for …
Starting January 18th, 2010, passengers taking the Canada Line from the YVR-Airport, Sea Island Centre and Templeton stations, will be hit with an additional $5 when purchasing tickets. The fee, called Add Fare, will be added on automatically to all …
The Vancouver Canucks have put defenceman, Mathieu Schneider, on waivers after he walked out on December 18th upon hearing he would be unable play against the Washington Capitals that night. Schneider has apparently told management that he’s unhappy with the …
TransLink will be offering free rides on New Year’s Eve, starting at 8:00 pm PST, Thursday, December 31st until end of service. The Expo and Millennium Lines will extend their service by an hour, with the last train leaving at …
If you’re planning to head out on New Year’s Eve, why not take the train or bus? The CTA is offering penny rides, starting from 8:00 pm CST, Thursday, December 31st 2009 until 6:00 am CST, Friday, January 1st 2010, …
