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Tom Cretain has spinal muscular atrophy and isn't able to sit up. For decades he has relied on HandyDART to drive him to his destinations on an accessible bus or taxi.

In an updated statement on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson from TransLink said, 'Cretain’s mobility device exceeds the operating specifications of the vehicles.'

Both TransLink and HandyDART operator Transdev say they cannot safely accommodate Tom Cretain anymore because of the size of his mobility device.

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 committee of MLAs from the NDP and Liberal caucuses is recommending the provincial government increase wildfire and emergency investment for local communities.

If the two sides are unable to reach a deal by midnight Thursday, the union says it will begin strike action. 

“To minimize the disruption to the public while still ramping up pressure on the employer, we have chosen a measured level of strike action," said Unifor president Jerry Dias.

The park states in its report that in order to improve equitable access to dog off-leash areas across the city, it would be beneficial if Translink explores opportunities to allow greater access to dogs on public transit.

What started as a regular Friday morning commute quickly turned chaotic as snow began to fall across the region.

Transit bus drivers in the Central Okanagan have voted to take strike action effective Thursday morning.

An open letter by the Okanagan Transit Alliance included four demands: local management, frequent service development, free fares for youth and expanding HandyDART.

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 issued a strike notice last week after members rejected what employer Transdev Canada called its 'improved and final offer.'

Mediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver and its employer, Transdev, have broken off without an agreement following 15 hours of talks.

TransLink says is facing a $600 million funding gap starting in 2026, and could be forced to make massive cuts including slashing bus service by 50 per cent.

TransLink says there are delays and gaps in service due to the weather and heavy passenger loads.

"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.

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

Here are five reasons that public confidence needed be restored at the organization, which has an annual budget of $1.4 billion.