Friday, June 12, 2026
ADVT 
National

Free transit from Aug 6-Aug 31 in the Fraser Valley

Darpan News Desk BC Transit, 28 Jul, 2023 02:11 PM
  • Free transit from Aug 6-Aug 31 in the Fraser Valley

BC Transit and its local government partners in the Fraser Valley are pleased to provide riders with free transit for handyDART customers from resumption of service on July 31 through to August 31.

Transit will also be free (excluding tickets and pass products) for riders on conventional transit from the resumption of service on August 6 through to August 31, 2023.

BC Transit and our local government partners want to thank everyone for their patience during the service disruption and look forward to welcoming customers onboard again for free in the month of August.

MORE National ARTICLES

BC Ferries plans to expand the Coastal Cafe menu to include alcoholic beverages

BC Ferries plans to expand the Coastal Cafe menu to include alcoholic beverages
BC Ferries continually seeks ways to enhance and add value to our customers’ experience and offering alcoholic beverages in select Coastal Cafes is in response to customer feedback. It will be served in limited quantities by staff who have their Serving It Right certification. 

BC Ferries plans to expand the Coastal Cafe menu to include alcoholic beverages

Construction begins on redeveloped Burnaby Hospital

Construction begins on redeveloped Burnaby Hospital
The six-storey pavilion, the new surgery centre and renovations to existing buildings are scheduled to be complete in 2026. The second patient-care tower is expected to have 160 new beds and a state-of-the-art cancer treatment centre.

Construction begins on redeveloped Burnaby Hospital

B.C. investing more than $2.4 billion in Metro Vancouver transit improvements

B.C. investing more than $2.4 billion in Metro Vancouver transit improvements
B.C. is contributing more than $2.4 billion to advance key transit and infrastructure priorities, including the Surrey Langley Skytrain and electrification of the bus fleet, as part of its ongoing commitment to fund 40% of the Mayors’ Council 10-Year Vision.

B.C. investing more than $2.4 billion in Metro Vancouver transit improvements

Ottawa announces $247 million for apprenticeships

Ottawa announces $247 million for apprenticeships
In a news release, Qualtrough says that more than $45 million will go to the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum to help hire 4,000 first-year apprentices in the construction and manufacturing trades.

Ottawa announces $247 million for apprenticeships

Victim identified in Surrey, B.C., slaying as Maanav Kinkar

Victim identified in Surrey, B.C., slaying as Maanav Kinkar
A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team identifies 18-year-old Burnaby resident Maanav Kinkar as the person found dead in Hazelnut Meadows Park on May 26. Police have not said how Kinkar died but an earlier statement described his injuries as "consistent with suspected foul play."

Victim identified in Surrey, B.C., slaying as Maanav Kinkar

B.C. commits $2.4B to transit in Metro Vancouver

B.C. commits $2.4B to transit in Metro Vancouver
The government says in a news release the funds are part of its commitment to cover 40 per cent of the 10-year vision for transit outlined by the regional mayors' council on regional transportation.

B.C. commits $2.4B to transit in Metro Vancouver