Multiple bus zones no more
After years of delays and problems, TransLink has come up with a potential solution that may aid in rolling out the Compass Card to transit users—removing the requirement of multiple-zone fares across bus networks.
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Fierce winds and rain cause damage, outages to Greater Vancouver
A fierce storm rocked the Greater Vancouver area during the weekend of August 28 to 31, causing power outages to almost 50 per cent of BC Hydro customers for some duration, as well as disruptions in cell phone and transit service.
Inaugural All Nations Festival completed in Coquitlam
A new three-day Coquitlam festival took place over the weekend of July 23–25.
Coyotes attack dog, mere feet from owner and house
Just south of Coquitlam Centre, a coyote approached a family’s porch and snatched up their dog in front of one of its owners.
Water restrictions intensify in an effort to conserve dwindling water supply
As Metro Vancouver faces its worst drought in over 10 years, many are wondering how water levels reached their current status, and what the near future holds for the region’s water supply.
Ebola vaccine created by Canadian scientists experiences successful trials
The Ebola vaccine VSV-EBOV, developed by Canadian scientists at the Public Health Agency of Canada, has experienced a 100 per cent trial success rate when used immediately after contact.
Evergreen Line enters testing phase to Burquitlam Station
The Evergreen Line has now entered the testing phase on the first section of track, borrowing trains off peak hours to test the track leading to Burquitlam Station. The first test was run on July 11.
Conservative government motions to add microbeads to the list of toxic substances
Months after the NDP passed a unanimous motion in the House of Commons to end the sale of microbeads, the Conservative government has proposed adding them to the list of toxic substances under the Canadian Environmental Act.
Nestlé continues to bottle water in drought regions despite protests
Water bottling company Nestlé and CEO Tim Brown have come under heavy fire in recent months for continuing to bottle water in drought regions, such as British Columbia and California.