Arts and culture organizations are getting an extra boost to help keep the sector resilient as B.C.’s economy works to recover from the pandemic. “I know how difficult this past year has been for artists, without being able to connect …
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Working For People Your government have been making different choices to make life better for people across the province. Since we formed government in 2017, we’re already: The largest middle-class tax reduction in a generation with the full elimination of MSP Premiums …
B.C. moves against ticket bots, proposes fines for scalpers caught buying in bulk
MUSIC NOTES by Travis Lupick on April 9th, 2019 – Georgia Straight The B.C. government’s effort to ban ticket bots was partly prompted by fans’ frustration with the rapid sell-out of the Tragically Hip’s July 2016 show in Vancouver.TRAVIS LUPICK In 2019, every …
Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes
“British Columbians have been waiting a long time for action against those who game the system to raise ticket prices through the roof. This legislation is going to help fans get a fair shot to buy tickets to their favourite …
Spencer welcomes over $5 million for Vancouver art organizations
“Before entering politics, I was a working professional artist. I know the important role the arts play in building community, and supporting a vibrant economy. Today’s increased investment in the arts from our government will help support incredible local artists …
B.C. government preps legislation on ticket scalpers and bots
B.C. will introduce legislation this fall to crack down on scalpers and bots that snatch up tickets to live events and gouge customers by reselling them for exorbitant prices, says the province’s solicitor general. Rob Shaw Published on: March 6, …
Government to take action on price-gouging scalpers and ticket bots in B.C.
The B.C. government is moving to clamp down on high-priced ticket scalping to make live-event tickets more affordable for British Columbians. Live events should be an enjoyable experience for British Columbians, not a windfall for scalpers. The action we’re taking …
Putting people first: The first seven months and first full budget of your B.C. New Democrat government
Seven months after being sworn in – Finance Minister Carole James delivered the first full budget that puts people at the forefront after 16 long years of BC Liberal neglect. In just seven months, the B.C. New Democrat government have …
U2: From $175 to $1,585 in 13 minutes
What just happened? Ticketmaster sales of Vancouver concert hit the stratosphere Martha Perkins / Vancouver Courier January 17, 2017 10:47 AM U2’s Joshua Tree concert tour is coming to Vancouver in May. But good luck getting tickets Joshua Tree was …
Ticket fraudsters should face the music
Mike Smyth Published: November 27, 2016 If you tried — and failed — to buy tickets last week to the big Bruno Mars concerts coming to Rogers Arena next summer, welcome to the club. But there’s another club Vancouver police …