How this Vancouver busker met Ed Sheeran
Daniel Lew was on his way to getting his master's degree in physiotherapy when he unexpectedly lost 90 per cent of hearing in his left ear. This…
This bus operator’s swift action could have been the difference between life and death
When Bus Operator Travis Noel woke up to start his day, he definitely didn’t expect that he might save someone from choking later that day. But,…
Indigenous artist honours and carries on the story of grandparents through art
The saying goes you live as long as the last person who remembers you. For Shonta Campbell (Kishiqweb), her grandparents live on as stories in her…
“Inspiration for people back home” — Orange Shirt Day artist, Rose Tashoots
Rose Tashoots has always had a penchant for art. As a young child, she drew Sylvester and Tweety from the Looney Tunes cartoon, selling the art on…
Take transit to nature: how one rider discovered the health benefits
Growing up without a car, transit rider Kai Bowes developed a deep appreciation for public transit, and particularly for the buses that carried him…
Leading with Pride: How Jeff Busby champions inclusion at TransLink
Pride Month has a special significance for TransLink’s Jeff Busby, both personally and professionally. As an openly gay man, he sees Pride as a vital…
Grate-ful: Bus operator commended for dousing fire in the community
Bus operator Brian Donovan was on his last trip of the night, just before 2 a.m. on July 23, heading towards downtown Vancouver as the 20 Victoria to…
Why Guy drives the Pride Bus at the parade
Guy Rockwell has witnessed through his cousin what it’s like to live a life that is not theirs. He and his cousin grew up in the 1960s in a small…
Quick-thinking Bus Operator puts out fire at local business
A quick-thinking Bus Operator with Coast Mountain Bus Company stopped a potentially dangerous situation in the Downtown Eastside — and has earned…
SeaBus crew jump into action after seaplane collides with boat in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour
It was around 12:52 p.m. on a sunny Saturday when SeaBus Captain April Larson noticed an unusual sight. “It looked like a seaplane was…
Two kids, no car: how this Vancouver family saves $8,000 annually going car-free
Wiebke Bohm, originally from Germany, has lived in Canada since 2015. She works as a senior lighting technical director and lives with her family in…
TransLink is one of Canada’s greenest employers!
TransLink is once again among Canada's Greenest Employers for 2024. This is the seventh time we've earned this. The Canada’s Greenest Employers…
The many ways transit staff help keep Metro Vancouver moving
March 18 is Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. Every year, we join transit agencies across Canada and the United States in recognizing the…
TransLink wins Biggest Leap Award for cycling funding program and Bike to Shop Champion Award
Did you know that TransLink is much more than just transit? We play a big role in making biking better for everyone in the region, including by…
From trainee to trainer: how Lisa steered towards a fulfilling career in transit
Lisa Pedersen was in college and looking for a job to help for student expenses. Of the many jobs she had her eyes on, driving a bus wasn’t one of…
