Local, national or global stories that are fairly interesting, screwed up, or guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
This morning, BC Ferries announced that as of December 1st, 2021, the fuel rebate applied to passenger and vehicle fares is ending due to an increase in the cost of fuel for its ships. With the fuel rebate, walk-on passengers…
With British Columbia slowly starting to reopen based on the provincial announcement earlier this week, an icon of Vancouver summer is a possibility, albeit on a smaller scale this year. The Pacific National Exhibition could happen later this summer, in…
When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold a year ago, transit ridership plummeted, hitting TransLink’s pocketbook. As a result, the annual fare hike was cancelled for 2020. Now, the agency that operates Metro Vancouver’s rapid transit system is looking at raising…
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation has passed a motion to bring back a temporary bike lane on Park Drive which encircles Stanley Park this year. In April 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, the Park Board closed…
One of the biggest complaints about getting between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island is the cost of taking the ferry. Today, BC Ferries unveiled a new set of fares designed for travelers to take advantage of choosing sailings outside…
Face coverings, including non-medical masks, are required beginning Monday, August 24th, 2020 for all passengers riding bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express. TransLink made the announcement earlier today after many days of speculation and consultation with provincial health officials…
On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, BC Ferries will begin sailing again between Horseshoe Bay (pictured above) in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo with only four trips per day. Service was suspended on April 3rd, 2020 citing decreased demand.…
In response to reduced demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak, BC Ferries has announced further reductions to sailings, including closure of some terminals. Sailings between Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver and Departure Bay in Nanaimo are cancelled until further notice,…
In response to the requirement for self-isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak, BC Ferries is allowing passengers to remain in their vehicles on the enclosed lower decks of their larger vessels on routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Transport Canada…
It’s been a long time coming: the ability to pay with debit for fares at BC Ferries terminals is almost here. Debit was finally introduced onboard BC Ferries vessels in October 2018, but still were not accepted when purchasing vehicle…
