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 …
Burrows vs. Auger
Soul Eater DVD/Manga release
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 …
YVR Add Fare for Canada Line riders
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 …
Mathieu Schneider on waivers
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 …
Free rides on TransLink for New Year’s Eve
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 …
Got change? Take the train!
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, …
Royal Hudson Excursion
On a cool weekend back in May, the venerable Royal Hudson steamed into New Westminster for the city’s 150th birthday. Enthusiasts, young and old, were able to ride behind the steam locomotive for a trip across the Fraser River into …
2009 – A look back
As another year comes to a close, I take a look back at all that has happened in 2009 (in relation to what was posted). This year I actually started putting more attention and effort into this site, upgrading to …
Stricter security measures for U.S. bound flights
If you’re flying to the United States anytime soon, be prepared for new security measures in light of Friday’s attempted destruction of a Northwest Airlines plane. Passengers will undergo an additional search, which include a pat-down and inspection of carry-on …
New Fullmetal Alchemist t-shirts
It’s been a while, but with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the series has seen a resurgence in popularity and that means more merchandise! Hot Topic has three new t-shirts to show your love of the series. You can buy them in …