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Canada Line’s Capstan Station officially opens in RichmondTransLink announced the official opening of the new Capstan Station on the Canada Line on Friday.EconomyDec 20, 2024
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New tires, new buses, more staff: TransLink lays out winter weather planVancouver's transit agency has rolled out its winter plans. TransLink says it will equip more buses with "Grip D" winter tires and have more staff prepared for de-icing trains.TrafficNov 25, 2024
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Man struck by bus near Metrotown’s injuries less severe than thoughtA bus could be seen stopped at the scene midway through a left-hand turn as it exited the Metrotown bus loop.CrimeJan 2
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Metro Vancouver has North America’s longest average transit commute, report suggestsThe global survey of major cities from commuter app Moovit, concluded transit riders in the Metro Vancouver system faced average travel times, including waits, of about 60 minutes.TrafficDec 18, 2024
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Increased transit, ferry service in effect to give Swifties a ‘Getaway Car’ from concertsSwift is expected to attract tens of thousands of people to BC Place when she closes out her record-breaking Eras Tour with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.EntertainmentDec 2, 2024
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Crash renews calls to reactivate pedestrian bridge outside Metrotown MallA collision between a transit bus and a pedestrian outside Metrotown has renewed calls to improve pedestrian safety at a dangerous crossing outside the mall.CrimeJan 3
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‘End Game’: Taylor Swift kicks off final leg of Eras Tour in VancouverTens of thousands of ticket-holding Swifties descended on BC Place, joined by others downtown to swap friendship bracelets or just hoping to be a part of the moment.EntertainmentDec 6, 2024
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Surge in e-bike adoption brings higher speeds, concerns to Metro Vancouver bike lanesAs Metro Vancouverites flock to adopt e-bikes and other devices, speeds are climbing on local bike paths, raising new concerns.TrafficDec 17, 2024
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New Year’s Eve: Metro Vancouver gears up to ring in 2025For those ringing in the New Year at home, Global News will be live inside Science World and will broadcast the countdown to midnight.ConsumerDec 31, 2024
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NDP pledges rapid transit link as mayors push for cure to North Shore gridlockThe mayors of two North Shore municipalities say transit must be a top election priority, and want a funding commitment from all major party leaders.CanadaOct 1, 2024
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Taylor Swift chaos hits Vancouver: What you need to know to get aroundEveryone should expect delays, especially near BC Place, Rogers Arena and Concord Pacific Place. People should walk, bike, roll, take a car-share or take transit.EntertainmentDec 5, 2024
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Transit cuts could cost Metro Vancouver households $1,000 a year, mayors sayTransLink 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.EconomySep 26, 2024
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What will cost British Columbians more in 2025?The cost of living is slated to go up in a number of ways in 2025 in B.C., though there are a few silver linings for your pocketbook.ConsumerJan 1
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East Vancouver SkyTrain station reopened after ‘unstable crane’ forced closureTransLink suspended service to the VCC-Clark station around 11 a.m. on Thursday, citing concern about an "unstable crane" at the neighbouring construciton site.TrafficSep 26, 2024
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Commuters warned of delays amid Commercial Broadway Station escalator replacementStaring on Friday, Sept. 27, TransLink will begin the second phase of its Commercial Broadway Escalator Replacement Project.EconomySep 19, 2024
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Crane drops load at Oakridge construction site, 1 day after new safety regulationsA photo submitted to Global News shows a bundle of pipes that appeared to have been dropped onto a fence at the bottom of the site, narrowly missing traffic.CanadaOct 3, 2024
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New tower crane safety regulations take effect in B.C. on Oct. 1Employers are now required to submit a written Notice of Project to WorkSafeBC at least two weeks before crane activity starts, which includes climbing or repositioning.EconomyOct 1, 2024
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TransLink launches fare evasion crackdownTransLink said Tuesday it was boosting fare enforcement patrols on the transit system 'to reduce fare evasion, educate riders about fare payments, and improve safety.'CrimeAug 20, 2024
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HandyDART strike ends, tentative agreement reachedATU Local 1724 says that it has reached a tentative agreement with Transdev, ending an 18-day strike for HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver.PoliticsSep 21, 2024
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B.C. municipalities back free transit for youthDelegates approved the motion, calling for free transit for youth aged 18 and younger, at the organization's annual convention in Vancouver on Thursday.PoliticsSep 19, 2024