BC Transit calls for proposals to begin electric bus replacement in Victoria
The new buses would begin operation in summer 2022.
Victoria approves motion to provide free bus passes to unhoused population
"This is our small contribution for the next three months to make sure that people can actually get to the showers."
BC Ferries offering free travel to military personnel on Remembrance Day
A two minute silence will be observed on ships and terminals at 11 a.m. on November 11
City of Victoria will consider motion to provide free bus passes to homeless
Council will deliberate the motion on Thursday.
COVID-19 exposure alert issued for two WestJet flights to Victoria
Both were travelling from Calgary earlier this month.
Mechanical issues put BC Ferries’ Queen of Alberni out of service
Two other vessels are currently being refit and weren't available to assist.
BC Transit will offer free bus rides in Victoria on election day
And the countdown begins.
Winter tires are now required on BC highways as of October 1st
This includes the Malahat and Sooke Road (Highway 14).
Section of Trans Canada HWY will be closed overnight Friday near McKenzie Interchange for...
A detour route will be in place.
Feds refuse to budge on keeping BC Ferries passengers out of vehicles starting tomorrow
"I did raise this forcefully with the federal government," said NDP leader John Horgan on Tuesday morning.
Transportation ministry warns of traffic delays on highway near Sooke
Construction on Highway 14 is expected to take place until late October.
60 new CNG buses added to Victoria’s BC Transit fleet so far this year
The average age of the fleet has dropped from 12 years to 9.8.
Federal, provincial governments announce $1B funding for public transit in B.C.
Through a 50/50 cost share agreement.
‘Unwelcome intrusion’: Horgan disappointed at Transport Canada reversal on ferry rules
Starting Sept. 30, BC Ferries passengers will no longer be allowed to stay in their vehicles on the lower deck.
Uber plans to launch in Victoria and Kelowna by end of 2020
Their application is expected to take 3 months to process.
BC Ferries passengers will no longer be allowed to stay in their vehicles starting...
Due to Transport Canada rescinding the temporary flexibility introduced in the spring.
BC Transit will be handing out face masks at bus stops across Victoria
In an effort to create awareness about the new mandatory face covering policy.
28 new electric vehicle charging stations will be installed on Vancouver Island
Funded jointly by federal, provincial, and local governments.
B.C. health officials applaud WestJet’s new policy to collect passengers’ contact information
The move will help public health officials contact trace in the event of a positive COVID-19 case aboard a flight.
Late night service coming back to some BC Transit routes next month
Starting September 7.
Temperature screening implemented for all passengers departing from Victoria airport
Until the end of September.
BC Ferries reports $62 million loss in first quarter of fiscal year
$12.2 million net earnings in the same time period last year
BC Ferries now eligible to receive federal bailout funds
Part of a $1 billion fund earmarked by the federal and provincial governments to support transit in the region
Highway upgrades near Langford are 50% complete: Ministry of Transportation
""There were too many accidents occurring on this stretch of road...," said Minister Claire Trevena.
BC Ferries issues advisory, tips for smooth sailing ahead of August long weekend
They expect a busy weekend of travel ahead.
25 new natural gas BC Transit buses to start operating in Victoria
80 of these buses are expected to operate in Victoria by the end of the year
This decommissioned BC Ferries vessel is on sale for a little over $150,000 (PHOTOS)
Reasonable offers will be considered!
More food services, gift shops to reopen on BC Ferries vessels this week
Last month, the company announced an expansion of their summer schedule
BC Ferries adds nearly 80 more sailings per week to Vancouver Island, mainland routes
This is the second expansion of their summer route schedule starting July
B.C. slashes licence fees for taxi operators amid COVID-19
These measures also apply to limousine operators
$2M funding announced for pedestrian, cycling infrastructure on Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands
That includes two projects in the Greater Victoria region
Construction on $19.2 million Pat Bay Highway overpass to begin in July
This preliminary work may lead to lane closures and minor delays through July and August
BC Ferries resuming service on Brentwood Bay route starting Wednesday
The route was paused in April at the height of the pandemic
BC Ferries expands summer schedule, expects 2-3 years before traffic returns to normal
120 more sailings per week than what's been available in the month of June, for major routes
WestJet to resume dozens of flights across Canada and U.S. in July
They've announced 39 stops in Canada, five in the U.S. and one in Mexico
BC Ferries passengers must start carrying face mask on board starting today
People will be asked to put them on in situations where physical distancing is not possible
All BC Ferries passengers will be required to carry face masks starting June 15
Everyone over the age of two
BC Ferries increasing service on Southern Gulf Island routes starting June 9
Some of these routes were suspended due to COVID-19.
ICBC to resume all knowledge tests on June 1st, but no word on when...
There is no timeline in place for when road tests will resume
Cruise ships that carry over 100 passengers banned from Canadian waters until October
This season, it was estimated that 300 cruise ships and 770,000 passengers would arrive in Victoria.
Colwood launches online survey on permanently closing road to Esquimalt Lagoon for vehicles
Ocean Boulevard was temporarily closed to vehicles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Victoria just got 13 new handyDART buses from BC Transit
As part of a plan to roll out 70 new buses across B.C.
BC Ferries will resume Nanaimo Departure Bay to Vancouver Horseshoe Bay route on June...
As part of plans to restore higher service levels across the fleet
Air Canada releases summer schedule with nearly 100 destinations to choose from
And they have resumed flights to the US as of today,
BC Transit to implement summer service levels starting May 25
Fare collection will resume on June 1
Victoria Clipper will suspend services until July 3 due to border closure extension
The Coho's ferry service also remains suspended at this time.
Youth in Victoria can apply for free monthly bus passes online
The passes will then be mailed to their home.
BC Ferries fill up with passengers to islands ahead of long weekend as capacity...
Authorities have been advising against non-essential travel this Victoria Day long weekend
MV Coho extends sailing cancellations between Victoria and Washington until June 30
The Clipper's ferry service also remains suspended at this time.
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27 new cases were reported in Island Health.
