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The B.C. government has announced a major land purchase, and plans for housing and other development, near the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line. As Janet Brown reports, existing businesses are both excited and worried about the changes to their neighbourhood.

The cost of the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain has ballooned by almost two billion dollars, and the project has been delayed by a year. As Janet Brown reports, there is frustration in both cities, and the provincial Conservatives are even calling for an audit of TransLink.

The B.C. government says the cost of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension has climbed by nearly $2 billion to $6 billion, and the expected completion date is being pushed back. Emily Lazatin reports. Also, Keith Baldrey has more on the other major projects in B.C. that are over their original cost estimates.

Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward discusses the cost over-runs of the Surrey-Langley Skytrain extension project and explains why he thinks the construction delays should push back the province’s housing density demands.

B.C. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming discusses what’s behind the ballooning cost of the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain construction, and where the additional money to pay for the project will come from.

How the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain line ballooned to $6 billion and how far it’s falling behind schedule. A ruling that gives some landlords the right to hike rent much more than law allows. And how transit police broke up a shoplifting ring that stole thousands from lululemon stores.

A 24-year-old man was killed in Vancouver on Friday night. Also, one of the companies being sued by Metro Vancouver over the North Vancouver wastewater treatment plant is now one of the preferred bidders to build the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension. In addition, questions remain about the future of stores in Vancouver selling magic mushrooms...

A news conference has just wrapped up with some big news south of the Fraser. We’re learning the locations and names of the eight new Skytrain stations along the new Surrey Langley extension. Emily Lazatin has an update on the construction timeline.

The Surrey- Langley SkyTrain extension project is becoming a reality. The plan is to extend the Expo Line from King George Station in Surrey to Langley. The names and locations of the stations have now been announced. Janet Brown has reaction.

SkyTrain for Surrey Advocate Daryl Dela Cruz reacts to the federal government’s pledge to provide $1.3 billion to extend the SkyTrain line through Surrey and Langley.

A big step forward today for the $4-billion Surrey-Langley Skytrain extension. The province announced major construction is set to begin this summer on extending the line from King George Station to 203rd Street in Langley. Emad Agahi reports.

A new survey shows overwhelming support for a Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain line, but concerns about potential cost overruns still hang over the project. John Hua reports.

TransLink’s plan for SkyTrain expansion through Surrey involves a mostly elevated track that will follow the Fraser Highway out to Langley but whether there is enough money to pay for the project remains to be seen. Ted Chernecki reports.

New numbers from TransLink reveal the proposed Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension would cost almost twice as much as the light rail option. Aaron McArthur has more.

The TransLink Mayors’ Council has approved moving forward with the Surrey SkyTrain extension, but getting to Langley remains an issue. Ted Chernecki reports.

Finance Minister Selina Robinson said Tuesday during the budget that the province is allocating 27.4 billion over the next three years to transit projects and upgrades to infrastructure. This includes building the SkyTrain from Surrey to Langley, Robinson confirmed.

A major step forward today for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension. Details have been released about the almost $4-billion project, with major construction set to begin this summer. Richard Zussman reports.

BC NDP leader John Horgan and BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson both had Thursday morning events. Horgan was in Langley – where he promised to complete a Surrey to Langley Skytrain route. And Wilkinson was in Delta – where he made a pledge to help small businesses. Our legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey with some...

Speaking Friday morning in Surrey, B.C., Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced federal funding for the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain project.

While preliminary construction work is now getting underway on the Surrey to Langley SkyTrain extension, the project is expected to be ready for passengers sometime in 2028. Ted Chernecki reports.