January 18, 2013
TravelSmart to School – Highland Elementary School
Michelle and students from Highland Elementary School TravelSmart is a TransLink initiative that we've blogged about before. We asked our colleague,…
January 17, 2013
Mary Karaplis (Mei K): January Buzzer illustrator interview
Mary and her illustration of a "school" of SeaBuses It's always great to find a fantastic illustrator for the Buzzer newsletter. Not only…
January 11, 2013
The January 2013 Buzzer is on the system
Email us your finished survey! It's 2013 and time for our first issue of the Buzzer newsletter! If you're a regular reader, you'll want to make note…
January 9, 2013
Phase 1 of the Main Street-Science World Station upgrades
A rendering of the upgraded Main Street-Science World Station It's the oldest SkyTrain station and is in need of an upgrade. Originally built in…
January 8, 2013
TransLink is nominated for three 2013 Social Media Awards!
We're starting off the new year with a bang by being nominated for three 2013 Social Media Awards! We were technically nominated under the company…
January 3, 2013
Links and tidbits – January 3, 2013
Here's a funky tune to groove to this fine and lovely day. Links and tidbits is our semi-regular roundup of interesting tidbits and links about…
By Compass Team
December 28, 2012
Alejandro Mejía Greene: SkyTrain photographer interview
SkyTrain: 29th Avenue, by Alejandro Mejía Greene Late last year, someone brought to our attention the photography of Alejandro Mejía Greene, who has…
December 27, 2012
Four moments from 2012 that made us smile
Fans of transit at I Love Transit Night in July A missing engagement ring, reunited loved ones, an outpouring of transit love and the generosity of…
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas from the Buzzer!
No ugly sweaters, but big on Christmas cheese! From the Buzzer family, including our extended family of blog readers, to your family, we wish you a…
December 21, 2012
2012 holiday schedule reminder and warmest wishes for the season
Have a happy holidays on transit everyone! Hello readers. We want to remind everyone that our 2012 holiday service schedule starts on Monday,…
December 21, 2012
Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2012 at Vancouver Technical School
Vancouver Technical students ready to thank bus operators on the route that serves their school. Here's a pleasant way to spend a morning: hanging…
December 20, 2012
Holiday gift ideas for transit fans 2012
For many of us, this is the time of year for last-minute Christmas gifts. It's also a time to uphold traditions. In keeping in the spirit of both…
December 19, 2012
The top 5 local transit photos of 2012
Photo by Chelle Patterson We're continuing our look back of some of the highlights of 2012 with our five favourite local transit-related photos from…
By Compass Team
December 18, 2012
Tips for snowy travel in winter 2012
Snowy Metrotown Station, from December 18, 2012! Well, the powers that be say 5-10cm of snow will be coming tomorrow (December 19, 2012), so it's…
December 18, 2012
Watch for The Buzzer bloggers on CTV Morning Live!
Our very own Robert Willis on CTV this morning! Just a quick note: did anyone catch Robert on CTV Morning Live this morning? You weren't seeing…
