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Metro Vancouver approves gas tax funds for TransLink to purchase natural gas buses

Metro Vancouver approves gas tax funds for TransLink to purchase natural gas buses

TransLink’s zero-carbon emission fleet plan includes replacing diesel buses with renewable natural gas buses but it won’t be able to accelerate electric-battery buses because charging infrastructure doesn't exist at this time.
Atmospheric rivers have become a financial drain for Metro Vancouver taxpayers

Atmospheric rivers have become a financial drain for Metro Vancouver taxpayers

A growing population and more intense storms are putting a strain on aging pipes in Metro Vancouver. This has prompted the regional government to ask cities to plan accordingly for upgrades — or face a $2-billion bill within the next 20 years.
Senior struck and killed by flatbed truck driver in West Vancouver

Senior struck and killed by flatbed truck driver in West Vancouver

It’s too early to say what happened but a senior has been killed, police said
District of North Van approves Capilano University staff and student housing

District of North Van approves Capilano University staff and student housing

Half of the units will be exclusively for Capilano University’s students, staff and faculty.
Photos: Heavy snowfall creates commuting chaos for North Shore Tuesday morning

Photos: Heavy snowfall creates commuting chaos for North Shore Tuesday morning

More snow still possible this week at higher elevations, says Environment Canada
'Avoid all unnecessary travel': Up to 10 cm of snowfall expected in Metro Vancouver

'Avoid all unnecessary travel': Up to 10 cm of snowfall expected in Metro Vancouver

Thousands of customers in Vancouver and West Vancouver are currently without power.
Update: Northbound lanes reopened on Lions Gate Bridge

Update: Northbound lanes reopened on Lions Gate Bridge

This could cause major delays between Vancouver and North Vancouver
Update: TransLink routes delayed due to Metro Vancouver snow, suspensions lifted

Update: TransLink routes delayed due to Metro Vancouver snow, suspensions lifted

The roads are still not ideal
Affected wires knock out power for 3,300 across North Shore

Affected wires knock out power for 3,300 across North Shore

Areas of West and North Vancouver were hit with power outages following heavy snowfall overnight
Snow day! Overnight snowfall closes all North Shore schools, CapU campus'

Snow day! Overnight snowfall closes all North Shore schools, CapU campus'

Following a night of heavy snowfall all North Shore schools will remain closed