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The FIFA World Cup will kick off in 100 days and the City of Vancouver and TransLink announced plans on Tuesday to celebrate and help move people around.

The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.

HandyDART, a door-to-door shared ride service for people with mobility issues and other complex needs, is currently operated by French for-profit contractor TransDev.

A woman who has cared for two siblings with disabilities says major change is needed at Community Living BC, the Crown corporation that works with B.C.'s most vulnerable.

Transit operators in the Fraser Valley ramped up job action on Monday, beginning the first of two days of planned walkouts as the strike continues.

<p>Following outrage from the public, TransLink's board have reversed their decision to cut the Taxi Saver program.</p>

The union representing transit workers said wages, a lack of benefits for 40 per cent of members in the unit, pension and job security were its key issues.

Wind and snow is causing havoc across the Lower Mainland for the second day in a row.

People who know Richard Morrison a lot, a little or not at all are rallying to help the White Rock man, who became paralyzed last week after smashing into the boards while playing hockey.

Traffic is slower than usual due to the accumulation of white stuff overnight, particularly in the Fraser Valley, where students get a snow day.

TransLink said the driver's vehicle had been thoroughly disinfected, but did not provide details on the routes or times they were operating.

TransLink is asking government for emergency funding to cover mounting losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The strike, which has been ongoing since March 20, has cut regular bus service to Abbotsford, Agassiz-Harrison, Chilliwack, Hope and Mission,

HandyDART users said taxi drivers very rarely exit their vehicles to assist those who live with disabilities.

"The message from TransLink is very clear: come tomorrow, it's no longer an ask — you must wear a mask," said TransLink spokesperson Ben Murphy.

The company that operates transit in Abbotsford, Mission, Agassiz-Harrison, Chilliwack and Hope said Friday it expects to have buses back on the road by Sunday, Aug. 6.

Here's a rundown of what's available for getting around and where negotiations stand.

A full-on strike isn't happening just yet, but other job actions being taken by the union could still affect your commute.

The family is in desperate need of home and vehicle modifications in order to keep raising their son at home.

If a new deal isn't reached by Monday night there will be no service on the Expo and Millennium lines starting Tuesday morning.