As a record summer season at BC Ferries comes to an end, problems at the transportation company are surfacing as one of its oldest vessels is forced to undergo major repairs. The 60-year-old MV Queen of New Westminster (pictured at …
A conceptual render for a new vessel class to replace some of BC Ferries‘ aging fleet were released by the transportation agency today in advance of the bidding process starting later this year. This new class will replace six current …
During July and August of this year, Water Street in Gastown will become pedestrian-only as the City of Vancouver pilots a program to improve safety in and make the neighbourhood more welcoming to visitors. The initiative will allow local establishments …
A man who set fire to the Kyoto Animation studio killing 36 people and injuring 32 others in July 2019 has been sentenced to death by a Japanese court. The prosecution sought the death penalty, reasoning that Aoba Shinji was …
With two holiday long weekends back-to-back in the next two weeks, BC Ferries has revealed that another of its vessels needs urgent maintenance, taking away capacity from the popular Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route. According to a press release from …
Canadians applying for a new passport will get a stylish new document to flash at customs checkpoints worldwide. The Canadian government unveiled earlier today a redesigned passport that integrates a number of new security elements to combat forgeries. Noticeable changes …
Perched on the Stanley Park seawall, facing east towards the famous sails of Canada Place is one of Vancouver’s two audible time-keeping devices — the Nine O’clock Gun (the other are the Heritage Horns atop the Pan Pacific Hotel which …
In an effort to woo back customers onto transit following 20 months of low ridership due to the global pandemic, TransLink has announced their Tap in to Win sweepstakes where riders can enter to win prizes just by tapping in …
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 …
TransLink has announced their intention to temporarily close the Burrard Station on the Expo Line in 2022 for two years to completely renovate the facility. The station, which opened in 1985, is getting a complete make-over that will double the …
