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Unions estimate BC Ferries’ China deal cost Canadian economy $1.5B

Transit John White - September 11, 2026

A new report estimates building four BC Ferries vessels in China could cost Canada $1.5 billion in lost economic activity.

B.C. unions renew call to bring ferry construction home amid Canada-U.S. trade war

Transit Emily Joveski - August 31, 2026

A coalition of marine industry unions is calling on B.C. Ferries to ensure future ferries are built in the province following the recent breakdown in trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S.

BC to triple public EV charging network by 2035

Transit Kate Brown - July 22, 2026

The B.C. government and BC Hydro said they will add 3,500 public electric-vehicle charging ports by 2035, more than tripling the utility's existing public charging network.

B.C. Highway Patrol urges safe driving over Canada Day

Transit Kate Brown - June 30, 2026

B.C. Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive to road conditions, avoid impaired driving and plan ahead as Canada Day travel gets underway across the province.

Transit fare rates increase in Quesnel starting today

Transit Teryn Midzain - June 29, 2026

BC Transit introduces new daily and monthly fare rates that take effect today.

ICBC adds online option for Learner’s licence knowledge test

Transit Emily Joveski - June 9, 2026

British Columbians can now take the knowledge test for a learner’s licence online, a change ICBC says will make licensing more convenient and help reduce wait times at its offices.

Investigation into fatal helicopter incident in Smithers concludes

Transit Logan Flint - May 27, 2026

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has finished an investigation into a fatal incident that occurred on May 6, 2023.

BC Transit launches tap-to-pay on all systems with Umo

Transit Emily Joveski - May 19, 2026

Contactless fare payment is now available on more than 30 transit systems across B.C.

BC Ferries braces for busy summer travel season with FIFA World Cup

Transit Emily Joveski - May 13, 2026

B.C. Ferries said its summer schedule will begin June 11, two weeks earlier than usual, as it prepares for a busy travel season that includes an expected surge in visitors for FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver.

Williams Lake transit to get new service provider in April

Transit Teryn Midzain - March 11, 2026

The Williams Lake Transit Service will have a new operator in April, after Laker's Go Bus Society will no longer be contracted after 45 years of service.