Tag: transit

New Tumbler Ridge school among projects in Ottawa-B.C. funding agreement

Ottawa and British Columbia have reached a multibillion-dollar agreement to fund housing, health and transportation infrastructure projects across the province.

Cowichan Valley Transit adding Sunday service and adjusting routes for 2026

BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District are rolling out several updates to the Cowichan Valley transit system early in the new year, including expanded service and fare changes.

BC Transit says handyDart service to resume on Monday, other service to follow

BC Transit says handyDART service in the Cowichan Valley is set to resume on Monday, September 29, 2025, and customers can begin booking trips immediately.

Cowichan Valley transit strike ending

Unifor and Transdev have agreed to the provincial mediator’s upcoming recommendations, ending the months long Cowichan Valley transit strike - the longest in BC History.

Cowichan Valley transit strike affects more than just riders 

The longest transit strike in BC’s history has many people and organizations in the Cowichan Valley eager for it...

CVRD gets over $5.1 million boost in funding for transit 

The CVRD says they’ve received positive feedback for transit starting next year with a huge boost in funding.   According...

 Busy weekend for ferries results in no major delays 

Another long weekend is in the books, and so far, BC Ferries hasn’t reported any incidents.  On Apr 21, a...

Refit season starts early with damage to ferry propeller 

After a record season, BC Ferries says it’s time to start making plans to ensure next summer runs just...

Plan or prepare to wait this long weekend, BC Ferries 

If you are looking to travel this long weekend BC Ferries says you will need a reservation, or risk...

BC Transit, TransLink receive more than $200 million in pandemic relief funding

The announcement from the provincial government comes as TransLink reports ridership has recovered to around 67 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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