Opinion: Canada Line debacle a cautionary tale for a return of TransLink's elected board
Political infighting amongst Metro Vancouver's mayors in the 2000s led to the literal shortcomings of SkyTrain Canada Line.
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Political infighting amongst Metro Vancouver's mayors in the 2000s led to the literal shortcomings of SkyTrain Canada Line.
TransLink is seeking additional emergency operating funding from the federal and provincial governments to fill a $200 million revenue hole.
50K walk bronze medallist Evan Dunfee said the impact of local political decisions was always in the back of his mind as he embarked on long training walks across his city. But it wasn't until the beginning of the pandemic that he began seriously considering a run.
TransLink and New York's MTA are the first public transit systems in North America to rebound to 60% of pre-pandemic ridership volumes.
Key areas on the riverfront of New Westminster will be renamed to commemorate the Komagata Maru incident in Vancouver harbour.