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Gas taxes driving Vancouverites south: CTF
May 17, 2013 - High gas taxes are driving Lower Mainlanders south of the border at levels not seen in 15 years, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's (CTF) Jordan Bateman. Full Article
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Lufthansa launches new Vancouver-to-Munich route
May 17, 2013 - Yesterday marked the inaugural flight of Lufthansa's new Vancouver-to-Munich route. Full Article
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Gas taxes driving Vancouverites south: CTF
May 17, 2013 - High gas taxes are driving Lower Mainlanders south of the border at levels not seen in 15 years, according to ... Full Article
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YVR introduces automated customs clearance for travel
May 08, 2013 - Passing through customs at Vancouver International Airport will be quicker for travellers headed to the U.S., ... Full Article
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Lufthansa launches new Vancouver-to-Munich route
May 17, 2013 -
Yesterday marked the inaugural flight of Lufthansa's new Vancouver-to-Munich route.
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YVR introduces automated customs clearance for travel to U.S.
May 08, 2013 -
Passing through customs at Vancouver International Airport will be quicker for travellers headed to the U.S., thanks to 12 new automated customs...
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Helijet lands $3.5m in new flight contracts
May 02, 2013 -
Richmond-based Helijet International announced May 1 that it has landed $3.5 million in new flight contracts, which will expand its presence along ...
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SNC-Lavalin's B.C. operations on World Bank corruption 10-year blacklist
Apr 18, 2013 -
SNC-Lavalin Inc.-associated companies involved in some of British Columbia's biggest transportation projects – from the Canada Line to...
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YVR earns best North American airport rating – again
Apr 11, 2013 -
Vancouver International Airport was named Best Airport in North America for the fourth year in a row by the Skytrax World Airport Awards...
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Second phase of Massey Tunnel consultation ends today
Apr 02, 2013 -
Today is the last day that British Columbians will be able to provide input into the second phase of public consultation for the George Massey...
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Sumas border crossing to get $25m upgrade
Apr 01, 2013 -
The provincial and federal governments and the City of Abbotsford will jointly fund a $25 million upgrade to the Sumas border crossing, it was...
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AG, fairness monitor Evergreen Line reports sidestep contractor's troubles
Mar 28, 2013 -
A report by the Auditor General on the Evergreen Line released this morning and the report by the project's fairness monitor, which was completed...
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Electric cars to be showcased after B.C. extends clean energy vehicle incentives
Mar 27, 2013 -
The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association (VEVA) will be sponsoring an electric vehicle (EV) showcase April 6 and 7 at the Village at Park Royal, ...
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Multiple airport fees hurt YVR competitiveness
Mar 26, 2013 -
32% of Canadians say they expect to travel first to the U.S. before flying in 2013
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Fairness report on Evergreen Line contract still under wraps
Mar 25, 2013 -
At the Evergreen Line station announcement at the weekend, B.C. Transport Minister Mary Polak could not explain why a report about the awarding of ...
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Transit connections increasingly driving office leasing decisions in Metro Vancouver
Mar 19, 2013 -
Vacancy rates in buildings near SkyTrain lines are far lower than in developments distant from rapid transit connections
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Broadway corridor: Beyond the commuter crunch
Mar 19, 2013 -
Lack of a collective business voice adds to transit woes in limiting UBC-Broadway corridor's huge economic potential as a technology hub
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Pilot project to speed truck crossings at U.S. border
Mar 18, 2013 -
The City of Surrey and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Transport...
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Greyhound Canada expands express service to B.C.
Mar 11, 2013 -
Six B.C. cities will gain Greyhound Express service later this month, Greyhound Canada announced this morning.
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Ferry fares on the rise
Mar 07, 2013 -
BC Ferries is once again raising rates on passenger and vehicle fares, with changes effective April 1.
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Rail-based transit needed along Broadway–UBC corridor: KPMG
Mar 01, 2013 -
The busiest bus corridor in North America needs a rail-based rapid transit system to meet current and future transportation needs, according to a...
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Province puts YVR fuel pipeline study into holding pattern
Feb 26, 2013 -
A provincial environmental assessment of a controversial jet fuel pipeline that has galvanized Richmond is being put on hold until after the...
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BC Ferries posts $17.2m quarterly loss
Feb 26, 2013 -
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) has posted a net loss of $17.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012. This...
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Decline in truck drivers will affect Canadian economy: conference board
Feb 21, 2013 -
There is an increasing gap between the supply and demand of truck drivers, which will be costly to the Canadian economy, according a Conference...
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B.C. companies head to Seattle area aerospace conference
Feb 12, 2013 -
Seventeen B.C. companies and two regional airports will seek new business opportunities this week at an annual aerospace conference held just...
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Province confirms Evergreen contract, price tag
Jan 30, 2013 -
The province has officially awarded the Evergreen Line contract to a consortium led by SNC-Lavalin Inc., revealed its $889 million price tag and...
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On the buses: Entrepreneurs hope to fill Greyhound void
Jan 29, 2013 -
As Canadian bus behemoth reduces its services in B.C., industry regulations complicate the launch of competing operations
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Coquitlam bus tour company suspended after fatal accident
Jan 14, 2013 -
A Coquitlam-based bus tour company has had its operations suspended after a fatal accident December 30 in Oregon, the Ministry of Transportation...
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Exclusive: Evergreen Line board pondered SNC Lavalin's legal troubles
Jan 08, 2013 -
Corruption allegations swirling around the company hired to design, build and finance the Evergreen Line rapid transit project were discussed at a ...
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Who will foot damages from Port Mann Bridge ice bombs remains unclear
Dec 20, 2012 -
Metro Vancouver’s transportation network was clogged and businesses had difficulty transporting products when the new Port Mann Bridge was...
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Kelowna airport celebrates new routes
Dec 20, 2012 -
Kelowna International Airport welcomed its first direct flight from Los Angeles yesterday – a United Airlines flight that capped a year of...
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Unions condemn TransLink's decision to purchase new SeaBus from Holland
Dec 19, 2012 -
TransLink has announced a new replacement SeaBus is to be built by a company in the Netherlands, and local unions are not happy....
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New airfare advertising rules ban hidden taxes and charges
Dec 18, 2012 -
What you see will be what you get under a new framework for airfare advertising, announced by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) this...
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One-third of Port Mann Bridge users will change routes to avoid toll
Dec 13, 2012 -
One-third (34%) of weekly Port Mann Bridge users say they will actively seek new routes in order to avoid paying the introductory $1.50 toll,...
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Bombardier wins contract to build Evergreen Line trains
Dec 04, 2012 -
The B.C. government and TransLink have awarded a $90 million contract to provide new Evergreen Line trains to Canadian company Bombardier...
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First commute across new Port Mann gets good response
Dec 04, 2012 -
The new Port Mann Bridge officially opened Saturday, but the real litmus test came with Monday’s commute – and judging by the tweets,...
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International flight fight escalates over non-stop air service to Hawaii
Dec 04, 2012 -
YVR rolls out retail promotions and reduced parking rates in campaign aimed at luring back passengers opting for Bellingham airport
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Black sedan service hits regulatory speedbump
Dec 04, 2012 -
Limo drivers who use Uber app required to charge a minimum of $75 per hour
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BC Ferries public hearings begin tonight
Nov 26, 2012 -
Public hearings to help the B.C. government get ideas for how it can achieve $26 million in savings by 2016, as well as get input on the long-term ...
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West Van goes to court over $20 valuation of Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal
Nov 22, 2012 -
The District of West Vancouver is taking the Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB) to court for determining that the district's Horseshoe Bay...
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Massey Tunnel public consultations begin
Nov 21, 2012 -
The first phase of a multi-phase consultation process regarding the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel will begin next week, the B.C....
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Airlines to launch new international non-stop services from Vancouver
Nov 20, 2012 -
Direct flights to Munich to ease tourist travel from B.C.’s seventh top source of visitors
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Westbound lanes on new Port Mann open this weekend
Nov 16, 2012 -
This weekend marks the beginning of the end for the old Port Mann Bridge.
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TransLink announces fare hikes, bus reallocation
Nov 14, 2012 -
TransLink is planning a reallocation of bus service and is asking for the public's feedback on the plan.
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More than 200,000 cars registered for Port Mann Bridge toll
Nov 05, 2012 -
More than 200,000 drivers have taken advantage of a half-price deal being offered to encourage early registration for a new toll that will be...
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Council approves transportation plan
Nov 01, 2012 -
Vancouver City Council voted Wednesday to approve the new Transportation 2040 plan, which provides a framework for the future of transportation in ...
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Vancouver Airport Authority boss Berg retiring
Nov 01, 2012 -
Larry Berg, the CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, will wrap up a 20-year career at YVR when he retires, which he plans to do in early 2013....
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Government asks public for advice on BC Ferries
Oct 30, 2012 -
If you were at the helm of BC Ferries, how would you save it from sinking? The B.C. government will be asking the public just that at November and ...
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Feds to release unspent funds for B.C. transport proposals
Oct 30, 2012 -
Ottawa plans to issue a call for proposals in the coming weeks for B.C. transportation projects that will increase trade to Asia, to use up money...
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Surrey company nabs Evergreen Line contract
Oct 29, 2012 -
Surrey-based Hans Demolition and has been awarded a $581,000 early works construction-related contract for the Evergreen Line, the government...
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SNC-Lavalin wins contract to build Evergreen Line
Oct 05, 2012 -
SNC-Lavalin Inc., the company that built the Canada Line, has won the bid to design, build and finance the Evergreen Line.SNC-Lavalin was one of...
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Transit coalition aims to fix “broken” model
Sep 26, 2012 -
A coalition of students, business leaders and residents is calling for a major overhaul of the Lower Mainland's public transit system....
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Canadian airlines still in the red: conference board
Sep 14, 2012 -
Canada's airlines can expect a second consecutive year of losses in 2012, according to a report released this morning by the Conference Board of...
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Secrecy shrouds Harbour Air relocation to new flight terminal
Sep 11, 2012 -
Harbour Air has agreed to move to the new floatplane terminal at the Vancouver Convention Centre, in an undisclosed deal that NDP tourism critic...
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Government investment keeps Evergreen Line construction on track
Sep 05, 2012 -
The provincial government has released another tender for work that will lay the groundwork for major construction of the Evergreen Line....
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Fare evaders face stiffer penalties starting today
Sep 04, 2012 -
SkyTrain fare evaders who get caught will face stiffer penalties from today.
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BC Ferries cuts sailings, turns profitable
Aug 27, 2012 -
BC Ferries plans to cut 98 round-trip sailings between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island between October and March to boost capacity on...
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TransLink installs first fare gate
Aug 14, 2012 -
The first SkyTrain fare gate has been installed, but fare evaders still have a few months of grace before it goes into operation....
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Burnaby transport company acquired, expansion planned
Aug 08, 2012 -
Kelron Logistics, a Burnaby transportation broker, has been acquired by XPO Logistics Inc. for $8 million.
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Nanaimo seaplane terminal surpasses 2 million passenger milestone
Aug 02, 2012 -
In its 27th year of operation, Nanaimo’s seaplane terminal hit 2.2 million passenger throughputs as of July 31....
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