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Take transit to a Canucks viewing party for Game 6

With the Vancouver Canucks leading the Edmonton Oilers in the best-of-seven series, 3-2, we're just one win away from advancing to the Western…


Crowd at the Shipyards viewing party

Take transit to Canucks vs. Oilers game 5 viewing parties

Game 5 for Vancouver Canucks VS. Edmonton Oilers is coming up on Thursday, May 16. Puck drops at 7 p.m. Fans can either cheer at Rogers Arena or at…


Customers boarding the R1 King George Blvd RapidBus at Newton Exchange during the morning peak

TransLink ridership rebounds to pre-pandemic overcrowding levels

Population growth led to a 20% surge in transit ridership last year New data from TransLink shows that Metro Vancouver’s strong ridership recovery…


Train passes by and a BMO Vancouver Marathon ad is visible in the background.

BMO Vancouver Marathon: how to get there by transit

Runners! It’s that time of year to lace up your shoes, stretch your physical (and mental) muscles, and get psyched for Vancouver’s top marathon event…


The SkyTrain near Rogers Arena, outside Stadium–Chinatown Station

Take transit to Rogers Arena to watch the Vancouver Canucks this Stanley Cup playoffs

The energy is electric, the city is buzzing, and the Vancouver Canucks are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! If you're lucky enough to snag tickets,…


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How taking transit is good for the planet and your pocket

Earth Day takes place on Monday, April 22, and we encourage you to Take Transit for the Planet on this day – and every day! Public transport is truly…


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New study looks at what happens when developers provide a transit benefit

What happens when you provide someone with a Compass Card with Stored Value? Do they use transit more often? ? Catch up quick: We previously…


Host Jawn Jang with Laureen Regan, the voice of SkyTrain announcements

The next station is…a new season of the TransLink podcast!

A new 10-episode season of What's the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang is here! And we're excited to kick it off with an interview the voice…


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Pie on the fly: a guide to Metro Vancouver’s transit-friendly pie destinations

Calling all pie lovers! ? We're expanding our search beyond the four bakeries and one pizzeria mentioned in our previous post to encompass the full…


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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…


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Take transit to the Vancouver Sevens at BC Place Feb. 23–25

Why did the chicken cross the road? Well, to get to Vancouver Sevens rugby tournament of course! The Sevens isn't just a celebration of sport, it's…


Lunar New Year bus during the 2023 Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

Check out these transit-friendly Lunar New Year events in Metro Vancouver

Lunar New Year, which falls on February 10 in 2024, is a grand celebration for East and Southeast Asian cultures. Here in Metro Vancouver, locals and…


The Aqua Stride: Made to perform and keep you dry!

5 tips every transit rider should know this winter

Winter in Metro Vancouver means shorter days that are often wet — and sometimes even snowy! It's imperative to plan ahead, bundle up, and take……


The 620 bus laying over at Bridgeport Station

Road improvements on Hwy 99 to save up to 10 minutes for transit riders

Buses are the unsung heroes of our transit system, carrying over 60 per cent of our customers daily to the people and places that matter the most.…


A four-car train operating on the Millennium Line during snowy weather

TransLink Podcast: How are we prepping for winter?

Come behind the scenes with us as What’s the T: the TransLink Podcast with Jawn Jang reveals the voices and stories that drive Metro Vancouver’s…


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