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Take a moment to reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation arrives at a critical time in Canada as Indigenous communities find the remains of children at unmarked…


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Bacteria-killing copper to be installed on Toronto and more Vancouver transit vehicles

TTC, TransLink, Teck and Vancouver Coastal Health expand copper pilot after successful first phase Antimicrobial copper coatings are being installed…


SkyTrain Purist or Marathoner: What type of commuter are you?

Welcome to the poll series, this is where we pick your brains on all transit related topics. Leave an answer to our poll at the bottom of this…


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Take transit to: the Shipyards Festival

We're proud to sponsor the Shipyards Festival at Lower Lonsdale, a free event in North Vancouver this Saturday, September 25th. With live music,…


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TransLink sees highest jump in ridership since start of pandemic

Back-to-School week is always a busy one for ridership in Metro Vancouver. This year, it brought about the highest ridership boost since March 2020…


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Register for Fall Go by Bike Week, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3

Cycling can be one of the fastest ways to get around. You can travel five times further on bike for the same amount of time and energy expended as…


TransLink Staff Picks: Greg

Welcome to TransLink Staff Picks! Here on The Buzzer we’re always trying to give our readers ideas for destinations and daytrips to take while using…


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New Surrey-Delta RapidBus takes step forward

TransLink launches consultation for R6 Scott Rd. RapidBus TransLink and the municipalities of Delta and Surrey are seeking feedback on a proposed…


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Foldable, electric kick scooters can ride transit too

British Columbia's kick scooter pilot project is under way in participating communities across the province. Many of you are taking advantage of this…


TransLink Staff Picks: Stefanus

Welcome to TransLink Staff Picks! Here on The Buzzer we're always trying to give our readers ideas for destinations and daytrips to take while using…


Vancouver actor Seth Rogen records his voice announcements for the SkyTrain system

This TransLink voice announcement played on a Jeopardy episode

"That's Canadian Entertainment" for $600 please. "This Vancouver native lent his voice to the city's public transit in 2018; here's a sample — 'Get…


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Help shape the future of accessibility programs at TransLink

Are you passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to improving accessibility and public transit? We’re looking for new members of the 2022 HandyDART…


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How you can help someone in distress on transit

If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, the Crisis Centre of BC provides immediate access to barrier-free, non-judgemental, confidential…


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Back Issues: The 99 B-Line launches on Sept. 3, 1996

The Buzzer has been published for more than 100 years! It’s one of the oldest publications in Metro Vancouver. In Back Issues, we comb through our…


TransLink and City of Richmond break ground on new Canada Line station

Construction begins today on a new Canada Line SkyTrain station that will help deliver better transit to the City of Richmond and the Capstan Village…


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