2026-08-14 04:55:03
Which Vancouver parties support proportional representation?
by Fair Vote Canada | Sep 12, 2026
https://www.fairvote.ca/12/09/2026/which-vancouver-parties-support-proportional-representation/
In the 2022 Vancouver municipa…
From Moss Back
Vancouver: “low on culture and history”?
A recent poll from a “respected firm” ranked Vancouver, B.C. lower than Seattle in a survey of how tourists feel about cities. According to a Vancouver Sun article by Douglas Todd, Vancouver ranked a “surprising” 70th out of 191 cities whereas Seattle ranked 32nd. Topping the list were Paris and Osaka.
#Wildfire in Metro #Vancouver regional park being held, evacuation alert rescinded
Was wondering where the smoke was coming from
Fire quite close to town
Bishops Green - The Crow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN9zXPMsNLw
("Bishops Green is a melodic, hard-hitting street-punk band from Vancouver, Canada. The group draws creative influence from the early 80′s punk rock and Europe...")
A real banger. And at the very least,…
From Coast Mountain Bus Company
#Vancouver #Transit
Coast Mountain Bus Company President and General Manager Michael McDaniel:
“Coast Mountain Bus Company has reached a negotiated, tentative agreement with Unifor Locals 111 and 2200, with the assistance of mediator Trevor Sones. The agreement fol…
60 years ago tonight (& last night), the grateful dead at the #vancouver trips festival, their 1st real trip out of the greater bay area for a purpose other than an acid test (despite the event’s name). the last shows/tapes of owsley’s original run as engineer (he returns in '68) & last recordings ’til october.
7/29:
A Georgia O'Keefe sky over #Vancouver this afternoon
I don’t know what the solution is, but a problem with hashtags I think could use solving is: The same string can have different meanings to different people.
How do you subscribe to “Vancouver” the city in Washington, not in BC. Or “Hamilton” the musical, not real estate listings for a town by that name in Canada?
Yes, you could try to come up with some other more exact string, VanWA instead of Vancouver?
But that then raises the barrier to entry. How do people know which t…
Tonight’s episode of @… on #Vancouver’s #CoopRadio
Previewing 🪗 tracks available on
Cycling Without Age also takes its motto seriously: “The right to wind in their hair.”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-vancouver-volunteers-seniors-cycling-without-age-care-homes-isolation/
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Metro Vancouver is a resource city. The mines are just somewhere else.
https://www.europesays.com/canada/151106/
VANCOUVER – The Resource Economy You Can’t See – Canadian Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events
By Stewart Muir How Metro Vancouver became the …
#Wildfire in Metro #Vancouver regional park being held, evacuation alert rescinded
Was wondering where the smoke was coming from
Fire quite close to town
#NonAccordionContent
I’m thinking of switching our whole family over to Freedom Mobile (I live in Metro Vancouver).
Anyone tried it? Worth it? Way cheaper than my Telus Plan.
From The Columbian
Plan for high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. advances
Project aims to determine viability of new train system
The route would not replace the Amtrak Cascades trains that run between Vancouver BC and Eugene OR
The high speed rail line could someday offer trains capable of traveling 160-250 mph between "the other Vancouver" in Canada, Seattle and Portland.
The rest of the article is behind a paywall. And picture they have …
@… I’m not arguing you’re wrong about anything you said, but I would appreciate having the non-stop option instead of the layover in Vancouver B.C. we *just* booked.
From Translink
R2 RapidBus launches between Phibbs Exchange and Metrotown three months early and under budget
#Vancouver #Transit
New all-day service will create more direct connection to jobs, schools, and major destinations across the North Shore, Vancouver, and Burnaby
TransLink is deliv…
From Translink
#Vancouver #Transit #funding
The 2025 Investment Plan states: “The Government of BC has also committed, subject to approval of the Legislative Assembly, to enable an additional revenue source(s) in 2…
@… @… As a Vancouver, WA local, I’m required to inform you it’s the one in Canada that is “also Vancouver”, not the other way around.
Upcoming SPEC Repair Cafés
📍North Vancouver
📅 Saturday, September 26
🕤 9:30am-1:30pm
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📍Coquitlam
📅 Saturday, Octobe…
From Translink
#Vancouver #Transit
Expo Line weekend maintenance work resumes in downtown Vancouver
Service impacts on Saturdays and Sundays through this fall
Starting Saturday, July 25, Expo Line service will be temporarily reduced on weekends in downtown Vancouver through this fall. Servic…
#Vancouver #Traffic
Yew at Nanton is now a one way street. Traffic on Yew cannot continue southwards and ought to be able to use Nanton to get to Arbutus but the road is still closed. Traffic ought to be using Lahb to get to Arbutus south (or north). Currently we are seeing many vehicles ignore the double re…
Tonight’s episode of @… on #Vancouver’s #CoopRadio
Previewing 🪗 tracks available on #BandcampFriday when 90% of 💰 supports artists
So give a listen live 10–11 tonight 100.5 FM
Stream http://CoopRadio.org
Podcast playlists at http://AccordionNoir.org
Home for the next 97 hours. Toronto to Vancouver. Excited to see the parts of #Canada I’ve only ever flown over.
#viarail #thecanadian #train
From the Georgia Strait Alliance
The Government released new legislation on Monday under the guise of improving how major projects are assessed, approved, and regulated in Canada. Bill C-39, the so-called “Building Canada Strong Act”, strips away any existing environmental and community protections, and takes us back to a time when we destroyed ecosystems and pushed species towards extinction without any meaningful oversight. Is this “progress”?
Plot twist: We’re christening this…
I Bike. I Vote. 🚲
#elections #vancouver #bc
TransLink adding extra service for Summer Lights fireworks
#Vancouver #Transit
Downtown reroutes also in place for the event on July 31
TransLink is boosting transit service and adjusting some bus routes to help customers get to and from the Summer Lights in English Bay fireworks night in downtow…
From the Green Party of Vancouver
New polling has just confirmed what we've been feeling on the doors: Pete Fry is tied for second place among decided voters in the race to become Vancouver's next mayor, with the highest favourability rating of any mayoral candidate at 45%.
And here's the opportunity: 26% of likely voters are still undecided.
This race is wide open.
The same poll found that the Vancouver Greens have the highest favourability of any municip…
SPEC Repair Café News
Upcoming SPEC Repair Cafés
📍Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver
📅 Saturday, September 26th (this weekend!)
Register here
https://us.list-manage.com/8DQh6gdpapS?e=7d338b69d7&c2id=0453db5f38feee8ba88395…
From David Suzuki
Artists, we want to know: What does it mean to tend the wild?
Artists have always helped us see the natural world differently.
Now, the David Suzuki Foundation and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum are inviting B.C.-based artists to submit work for TEND: A Rewilding Exhibition, a juried group exhibition opening in Vancouver in February 2027.
We’re looking for contemporary work that explores biodiversity, ecological restoration and our relationships with …
From The Narwhal
A massive LNG expansion could be coming to Metro Vancouver
FortisBC wants to dramatically expand the Tilbury LNG facility in Delta, B.C. The urban project is raising concerns about air pollution, emissions and impacts on the Fraser River
https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-tilbury-lng-d
From Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
September 17 at 7 pm PT for this year‘s Rosenbluth Lecture with Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks, who will be speaking about their new book Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us. Linda needs no introduction as one of Canada’s top journalists and progressive commentators. Neil is a lawyer and academic, and his work was extremely influential to me when I was starting out as a progressive economist. They will be available to chat and sign…
TransLink’s PrideBus returns for 48th annual Pride Parade
New ’90s-inspired wrap, extra SkyTrain service, and bus reroutes planned for August 2
TransLink employees and the one-of-a-kind PrideBus will once again take part in the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 2, joining the celebration in support of the region’s 2SLGBTQIA communities.
This year, the PrideBus will make its parade appearance in a new ‘90s-inspired wrap. The bus features bold portraits, rainbow…
From Translink
Elevator replacement begins at 29th Avenue SkyTrain Station
Alternative accessible shuttle service available on weekday mornings and afternoons
#Vancouver #Transit
TransLink is improving accessibility and reliability for customers by modernizing SkyTrain stations across the s…
From Translink
Oakridge–41st Avenue Canada Line Station to close early for one month during ongoing upgrades
Crews will set concrete slabs, add glass panels, and install a security barrier
#Vancouver #Transit
The Canada Line’s Oakridge–41st Avenue Station will be closing early at 11 p.m. fr…
From Translink
Download Transit App for Free and Commute Smarter
Start using Transit app today for more accurate ETAs and real-time updates, personalized trip-planning tools, multi-modal integration, and live trip sharing.
TransLink has unlocked Royale premium features for free, helping you plan and share your trip without paying for premium access.
From Translink
Drive with Us
Looking for a rewarding career? Apply to become a Bus Operator by Aug. 4 and help keep Metro Vancouver moving.
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We’re Hiring!
Want to be part of the team at SPEC? We’re currently hiring for 2 roles. Apply today and make a difference tomorrow.
Executive Director
Would you like to lead a small team with a big impact? We’re looking for our next ED to take the reins at SPEC. Applications will be reviewed from September 28th, so apply today!
Full-time, permanent
32h / week, 4-day work week (flexible)
Remote, with semi-regular meetings in Vancouver
Coast Mountain Bus Company Statement
September 21, 2026
“Coast Mountain Bus Company is pleased that Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 have voted in favour of ratifying the proposed collective agreement, avoiding a shutdown of bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver.
Once approved by the Coast Mountain Bus Company Board of Directors, the agreement will be officially ratified.
We thank mediator Trevor Sones, the bargaining committees, Unifor members, and all CMBC employees …
SPEC Repair Café News
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Repair Cafès in our newest location, West Vancouver!
Are there Repair Cafés in your community we’re missing?
communications@spec.bc.ca and let us know!
Upcoming SPEC Repair Café
📍Lynn Valley Library
📅 Saturday, September 26th
Registration opens on August 25th
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #ThroughTheNight
Clément Janequin, Thomas Crecquillon, Claudin de Sermisy, Ray Nurse, Nan Mackie, Patricia Unruh, Margriet Tindemans, Liz Baker, Vancouver Chamber Choir & Jon Washburn:
🎵 Four Renaissance chansons
#ClémentJanequin #RayNurse
#Spotify
From Cascadia Journal
Washington State Standard reports on shiny new Airo trains that will be in service on the Amtrak Cascades line connecting Eugene, Portland, Seattle, Bellingham, and Vancouver BC on September 30. The new 300-passenger train sets will offer more comfort, a fancy cafe, better WiFi service, and restrooms with touchless controls. I'm thrilled about this – the Cascades line is one of my favorite ways to get around Cascadia, and it makes combining travel and work a b…
How Vancouver’s FIFA World Cup™ experience was powered by transit
More than one million people used transit each week to reach matches, celebrations, restaurants, hotels, and destinations across the region
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Starting to construct our 24 hour 20th Anniversary Celebration of @… radio
To air December 2nd on #Vancouver's #CoopRadio
Reconstructed and fixed typos we made on this playlist from the 2007-06-01 #PaulineOliveros episode ❤️🔥🪗
Not sure I'll touch up every playlist as I go along, but here's one to see what was going on during our late-night shifts back in the early years of our show
#accordion #ExperimentalMusic
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #ThroughTheNight
Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Александр Константинович Глазунов & Vancouver Symphony Orchestra:
🎵 Concert waltz for orchestra no 1 in D major, Op 47
#KazuyoshiAkiyama #АлександрКонстантиновичГлазунов #VancouverSymphonyOrchestra
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #ThroughTheNight
Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Александр Константинович Глазунов & Vancouver Symphony Orchestra:
🎵 Concert waltz for orchestra no 2 in F major, Op 51
#KazuyoshiAkiyama #АлександрКонстантиновичГлазунов #VancouverSymphonyOrchestra
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #ThroughTheNight
Wesley Foster, Nicola Tipton, William Jenkins, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Vancouver Chamber Choir & Jon Washburn:
🎵 4 Notturni
#WesleyFoster #NicolaTipton #WilliamJenkins #WolfgangAmadeusMozart #VancouverChamberChoir
#Spotify