(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Pleasanton Weekly reports that the 24th Annual Manufacturers RV and Sports Show opens today at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and runs through Jan. 16.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- From Dec. 29, 2011 to Jan. 2, 2012, seven British Columbians lost their lives in five separate fires. Three of those fires and five of the deaths occurred in mobile homes or travel trailers being used as living accommodation.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Due to the Texans hosting the Bengals at Reliant Stadium (adjacent to Reliant Center) in the first round of the NFL playoff games, the Houston Boat Show will suspend operations tomorrow and will reopen this Sunday, Jan. 8, with Super Sunday specials, including $5 parking.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Crittermap Software announced yesterday that their Android GPS App, BackCountry Navigator, has been used by over 300,000 outdoor enthusiasts. BackCountry Navigator is currently ranked near the top of all paid apps in the Travel and Local category of the Android Market.

(Jan. 6, 2011) -- U.S. payroll employment in December rose 200,000, which was above market expectations for a 155,000 gain. In Canada, the 17,500 rise in overall employment followed declines in November and October of 18,600 and 54,000.

(Jan. 6, 2012) -- Take advantage of Maui Motorhomes' ‘late specials’ with up to 35 percent off its two berth Ultima and 30 percent off the six berth Spirit or Platinum River vehicles when booked by Jan. 31, 2012 for seven days or more for travel until March 31, 2012.

(Jan. 5, 2011) -- Partnering with Smartling, CanaDream built French and German websites in order to speak to guests and customers in their own language. This allows CanaDream to meet their customers’ needs while expanding on an enormous business opportunity in Europe, the company said.

(Jan. 5, 2012) -- While others were celebrating on New Year's Eve, cars full of thieves ransacked and robbed motorhomes parked in the private River Pines RV Park in New Richmond, reports WKRC.

(Jan. 5, 2012) -- Beginning in 2012, Good Sam Club members can apply for their Pilot Flying J RV Plus Card which will allow them to save on each gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel purchased; 10 cents per gallon on bulk propane purchased, and 50 percent on holding tank dump station charges.

(Jan. 5, 2012) -- Mount Rainier National Park is reopening to the public on Saturday, Jan. 7, following the tragic fatal shooting of Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. All services with the exception of snow play will be available this weekend.