BC Travel Act protects Vancouver vacationers in agency collapse
A Vancouver based bundle of travel agencies folded this spring, with about 500 travelers receiving compensation from the Travel Insurance Fund. The Travel Agent Act requires registration and fund contributions to reimburse clients when a business fails, while critics stress it covers non delivery of services, not quality. Consumers are urged to choose agents with care, seek refunds policies, and use provincial authorities if unresponsive.
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Consumer Affairs
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Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations
Better Business Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Ministry of Corporate and Consumer Affairs
Manitoba
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Christmas Seal Campaign abroad mailing deadline notice
The British Columbia Lung Association urges early overseas mailers to contact 906 West Broadway Vancouver BC V57 1K7 for Christmas Seals. Seals are distributed to BC homes in the third week of November, but many international deadlines may have passed by then.
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British Columbia Lung Association
West Broadway
Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Lung Association
Consumer crib safety checklist urges caution for second hand cribs
Canada warns parents to inspect older cribs for safety defects before purchase or use. The checklist covers edges, bolt covers, non toxic finish, intact parts, 89N pull test, bar spacing, drop side locks, cornerpost limits, flammability, mattress gap under 3.8 cm, and mattress thickness under 15 cm.
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Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
Safe crib safety tips and regulations from Canada
Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada offers a Crib Backgrounder with simple repairs to raise a crib’s top rail to at least 66 cm and to remind that a child taller than 39 inches should not use a crib. They advise frequent inspections and recommend buying a new crib from a reputable dealer if safety hazards cannot be resolved. For crib safety tips contact the nearest office and request the PEC RIBS AND CRADLES fact sheet.
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Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada
Consumer and Corporate Affairs
BC hospitality program hailed as job booster across province
Tourism Minister Pat Jordan lauded the hospitality certificate program begun in 1977 as a success with twelve thousand so far served. The eight hour course trains service attitudes and communication, offered in 65 locations last year with 81 courses. The program, run with local associations and chambers, aims to keep staff longer and more engaged.
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Pat Jordan
Jordan
Merce
Educational Services
Ministry of Tourism
Wharf Street
Victoria
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