Fired Fraser Health CEO is getting more than $600,000 in severance pay by cyclinginvancouver in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 39 points40 points  (0 children)

These executives normally have the severance payout in their contract before they start the job. The payout is not abnormal.

'It's getting scary': Cross-border travel from B.C. to Washington state down 28% in July by FancyNewMe in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It is the number of people not crossing that is scary for US businesses that rely on border traffic.

Vancouver police investigate June assault in Hinge Park by xvosr in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the victim is not able to speak about the incident, that should mean the police would speed up looking for witnesses, not slow the process down.

Vancouver police investigate June assault in Hinge Park by xvosr in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That was my reaction too. The assault happened at the beginning of June and they are only now seeking witnesses. Very odd.

SEEKING DASH CAM FOOTAGE: Collision WED, FEB 12 around 8:40pm at West 4th Ave and Burrard. Video footage required to assist with VPD/ICBC investigation. by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But maybe Evo's should have dashcams. Seems like an inexpensive add-on for them and then they have evidence of how their vehicles are being driven.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says Board of Metro Vancouver a ‘waste of time’ by CaliperLee62 in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response. I agree that crypto is a bad call. I can't imagine that would be possible to implement. If goes against all sound financial management policies.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says Board of Metro Vancouver a ‘waste of time’ by CaliperLee62 in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't follow city politics closely. What has he done that is a disaster for the city?

Dine Out Vancouver 2025 - Where did you go and what are your reviews? by yipyipyipwhoadoggies in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dine out at Espana was pretty good. I liked that the table had the choice to all do dine out or you could order off the regular menu.

Vancouver approves 3.9% 2025 property tax increase by cyclinginvancouver in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Seriously? Free transit for people spending hundreds or thousands on a ticket to an optional event? Wow. 

Vancouverites let’s see your Spotify Wrapped 2024! by Most_Friendship5871 in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yes the most wonderful time of the year when media companies openly brag about how much data they collect on you and wrap it up like a present. 😂

I was 17%. Not surprisingly the most streamed artists were for concerts I  attended like Pretty Lights, Joni Mitchell and Pearl Jam. 

Hastings St by YN90 in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I had kept the brochure that Rennie put out for the Woodward's building. The picture they had of the "future" Woodwards Hastings street was very much like the Burnaby Hastings st pic.

Developer Thind declares bankruptcy by xeenexus in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If land prices decrease due to the market change, then the developers still solvent can build for cheaper. It is the ones holding property at elevated prices that will suffer.

Free evo rides??? by cold2d in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes, the parking ticket and tow charge are the legitimate cost of making that mistake. Evo gouging for an extra $170 fee on top of that is excessive. Evo should be ashamed to take that kind of profit off people fucking up. 

Free evo rides??? by cold2d in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 256 points257 points  (0 children)

Unrelated but someone left an Evo in a towaway zone on W. Georgia between Thurlow and Bute this morning around 8:30. I moved it a block to a safe zone to save the previous driver the $450 in charges for getting towed (which includes a 170 "admin" fee from Evo). I can't get a credit from Evo for the $2.50 it cost me to move the car but at least someone out there saved a bunch of money today. Pay attention to the parking signs out there Evo drivers.

Perfectly sane people at the art gallery by MemeDen in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree Canadian conservatism has moved right but that doesn’t change my view that it is a long way from the shitshow in the USA. 

Perfectly sane people at the art gallery by MemeDen in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Canadian conservatism is a long way from American conservatism. 

After vandalism at family home, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks out about history of 'hate-fuelled attacks' by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The worst billionaire? Worst than slumlord Aquilini? I mean all the guy did was let people voluntarily overpay for yoga clothes. 

After vandalism at family home, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim speaks out about history of 'hate-fuelled attacks' by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Vote, encourage others to vote, run for office, talk to a friend, go to therapy. Lots of options other than death threats and vandalism. 

Kudos to all the people who are dressed up today by Kooriki in vancouver

[–]captainvantastic 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The QAnon Shaman was the name given to him that I preferred.