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Calling all musicians — TransLink Busker auditions are back

Do you think you have the musical chops to delight Metro Vancouver's transit customers? We’re inviting musicians to apply for the chance to be a part…


Burrard Otter II monitoring a crashed float plane in the Burrard Inlet on June 8, 2024

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…


Commuters sing with vocalist and singer, Jill, on the SeaBus during a sing-along.

WATCH: Hundreds of commuters turn into carolers as SeaBus riders belt out All I Want for Christmas is You

Christmas caroling, but make it a moment yule never forget. That's what hundreds did in this better-than-Hallmark-Christmas-movie moment, joyously…


The entrance canopy at the Lonsdale Quay terminal displaying Indigenous art and language

Indigenous signage and art at SeaBus terminals welcome riders

Indigenous art and accompanying signage can now be seen at TransLink’s SeaBus terminals at Waterfront Station and Lonsdale Quay. The installation…


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How to get real-time transit notifications sent to your phone

For transit users, information is everything. Real-time information helps riders know which routes to take — and which routes not to take — to save…


The Burrard Chinook SeaBus is seen against the Vancouver downtown cityscape

PHOTOS: Sail with us on board the Burrard Chinook SeaBus

On July 22, 2021, the Burrard Chinook SeaBus made its maiden voyage across the Burrard Inlet on the shared and unceded territories of the…


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Burrard Chinook SeaBus celebrates first birthday

One year ago today, the Burrard Chinook emerged through an archway of water during its maiden voyage across the Burrard Inlet. Since then, the vessel…


45 facts about SeaBus at its 45th anniversary

On June 17, 1977, the SeaBus sailed its maiden voyage across the Burrard Inlet, becoming the Metro Vancouver transit system’s first passenger ferry…


Which one of the 5 TransLink customer mindsets are you?

TransLink has launched a new Customer Experience Action Plan outlining how we can improve your ride, based on your needs. The reasons you take…


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How TransLink is improving customer service over the next 5 years

TransLink’s new Customer Experience Action Plan includes 40 major projects and initiatives to better serve the changing needs of customers over the…


The Shipyards District in North Vancouver

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,…


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…


The Burrard Chinook SeaBus sails through a water salute

TransLink’s Burrard Chinook SeaBus sails into service

TransLink’s new SeaBus, the Burrard Chinook, sails its maiden voyage today serving customers across the Burrard Inlet. TransLink wrapped the Burrard…


The Burrard Chinook SeaBus docked at the Point Hope Maritime Shipyard

Local Indigenous art commissioned for the new Burrard Chinook SeaBus

Three Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh artists have been commissioned to create an Indigenous art installation for the new Burrard Chinook…


A mom and two children wearing masks looking at a transit map

Transit-friendly ways to celebrate mom in Metro Vancouver

This Mother's Day you may have to dig deep to find a creative way to celebrate the mom in your life. Whether you're able to show your love and…


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