Category Archives: Tourism
Vancouver Province column: Metro Vancouver still missing out on proven benefits of rail travel
September 29, 2008 Whether you agree with her political philosophy or not, you have to give Elizabeth May full marks for making plenty of noise during this fall’s federal election. The leader of the federal Green Party has made history — and … Continue reading
Vancouver Province column: Rats may not be a huge health threat, but they certainly can hurt tourism
Monday, September 01, 2008 A couple weeks ago, I found out that a neighbour in my condominium building was having problems with some urban wildlife, and I’m not talking about squirrels. It turns out that rats have been hanging out … Continue reading
Business in Vancouver column: Osaka air link cancellation will sever vital economic tie for B.C.
Osaka air link cancellation will sever vital economic tie for B.C. Derek Moscato: Podium Business in Vancouver July 29-August 4, 2008; issue 979 At first blush, this past spring’s announcement from Air Canada that it would be cancelling its direct … Continue reading
Vancouver Province column: Why don’t we hear more rumblings of desire for new streetcar systems?
Monday, July 07, 2008 With gas prices hovering at an all-time high and the B.C. carbon tax in full swing, more and more Lower Mainland drivers are looking to get rid of their car keys in favour of a transit … Continue reading
Province column: The Lower Mainland may have fine upscale eateries, but where’s the beef?
Monday, May 26, 2008 It’s celebration time these days for gourmands in British Columbia. According to a ranking published earlier this month by Food & Wine Magazine, Vancouver is one of the 10 best restaurant cities in the world. That … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Food and Dining, Gentrification, Health, Tourism, Vancouver Province Columns
Province column: Government must do more to speed travel between Vancouver and Seattle
The Province Monday, March 31, 2008 Road trips to Seattle, Portland and other Pacific Northwest destinations have long been popular with British Columbians hankering for some fun and recreation south of the 49th parallel. But given the dreadfully long lineups … Continue reading
Filed under Academia, British Columbia, Cascadia, Commuting, Entertainment, Politics, Portland, Seattle, Tourism, Trade, Transportation, Vancouver Province Columns
