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Battery-powered ferries to operate on Quadra Island, Gabriola routes under B.C. Ferries plan

Battery-powered ferries to operate on Quadra Island, Gabriola routes under B.C. Ferries plan

If B.C. Ferry Commissioner approves the plan, electric vessels would be in service in 2026 and 2027
'Mind-boggling': Report finds Metro Vancouver needs 100K more public EV charging stations

'Mind-boggling': Report finds Metro Vancouver needs 100K more public EV charging stations

Soaring electric vehicle adoption rates in Metro Vancouver will require up to $2.9 billion in charging stations by 2050. A new report says the B.C. and federal governments are falling short.
YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

YVR passenger volumes approach pre-pandemic levels

The number of passengers at Vancouver International Airport dropped by about 90 per cent during COVID-19.
Port approves Seaspan drydock expansion on North Van waterfront

Port approves Seaspan drydock expansion on North Van waterfront

Residents of neighbouring condo towers are disappointed in the decision to expand the drydock facilities to the west
Wisdom of imposing fines on B.C. Ferries questioned

Wisdom of imposing fines on B.C. Ferries questioned

B.C. Ferries faces a fine of $7,000 if a sailing on a major route does not take place because of a staff shortage, or $1,000 on certain minor routes.
B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

The cap sets the maximum annual increase for passenger and vehicle fares and reservation fees, and would be in effect for four years starting April 1
Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

Plan to penalize BC Ferries for missed 'core-service' sailings, details next year

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is planning to penalize BC Ferries when it cancels "core-service" sailings due to staffing shortages after a summer of travel chaos for passengers.
Metro Vancouver gas prices may drop by 15 cents per litre. Here's why

Metro Vancouver gas prices may drop by 15 cents per litre. Here's why

Find out what to expect next and where to get the cheapest gas, too.
Richmond gets 40 new Tesla superchargers

Richmond gets 40 new Tesla superchargers

More charging options are now available near Walmart.
Opinion: Transportation paved the way for colonization — it can also support reconciliation

Opinion: Transportation paved the way for colonization — it can also support reconciliation

Transport development paved the way for colonization and is directly linked to the chronic and extreme social inequities Indigenous communities continue to face to this day.