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TransLink looks at electric SeaBus options

TransLink looks at electric SeaBus options

TransLink’s latest SeaBus purchase hasn’t hit the water yet, but the transit authority is already looking ahead to its next generation of zero- or low-emission cross-inlet ferries.
FortisBC finishes gas line upgrade through Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam

FortisBC finishes gas line upgrade through Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam

One million construction hours later, it’s finally done. Gas line upgrades by FortisBC, which have been responsible for road closures in Burnaby, Vancouver and Coquitlam, are completed.
It's over: judge to 'vexatious litigant' trying to sue Burnaby gynecologist

It's over: judge to 'vexatious litigant' trying to sue Burnaby gynecologist

A woman who has repeatedly tried to sue her Burnaby gynecologist for a hysterectomy performed seven years ago, even after signing a $25,000 settlement, should accept that she’s come to the end of the road, courtwise, says a B.C.
Collisions with power poles on the rise; BC Hydro has tips to stay safe

Collisions with power poles on the rise; BC Hydro has tips to stay safe

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says it's seeing a rise in the number of car accidents involving its power poles and other electrical equipment and is offering tips to avoid injury.
Water from burst main floods three Burnaby homes

Water from burst main floods three Burnaby homes

A burst water main sent water flowing into the basements of three homes in Burnaby in the early hours of Thursday morning. The Burnaby Fire Department got a call at 12:35 a.m.
Compass Minis are selling for a whopping $50 each on Vancouver Craigslist

Compass Minis are selling for a whopping $50 each on Vancouver Craigslist

TransLink has announced that it has sold out of adult Compass Minis at all locations and that customers won't be able to buy more until late January.
Vancouver public opinion swerves in favour of bike lanes

Vancouver public opinion swerves in favour of bike lanes

In 2009, discussions about bike infrastructure in the city of Vancouver dominated radio airwaves and commentary pages. It all began when a lane of traffic on Burrard Bridge was entirely devoted to cyclists.
Burnaby RCMP collecting toys for sick kids

Burnaby RCMP collecting toys for sick kids

Drop by Metrotown mall tonight to drop off cash or toys for Keian's Holiday Wish Toy Drive.
There is going to be a NYE SkyTrain Party in Vancouver this year

There is going to be a NYE SkyTrain Party in Vancouver this year

If you're looking for a way to ring in the new year with some sober fun, VYVE's New Year's Eve SkyTrain Party is just what the doctor ordered.
Surrey gets new police chief as RCMP detachment’s planned shutdown moves forward

Surrey gets new police chief as RCMP detachment’s planned shutdown moves forward

Brian Edwards to step down as head of Lower Mainland’s integrated teams to run Surrey RCMP