Wednesday, December 31, 2025
ADVT 
National

Power Problem At Transit Hub Halts Vancouver SkyTrains During Morning Commute

The Canadian Press, 12 Jan, 2015 10:38 AM
  • Power Problem At Transit Hub Halts Vancouver SkyTrains During Morning Commute
VANCOUVER — A temporary electrical issue at downtown Vancouver's transit hub has caused delays for passengers during their morning commute.
 
SkyTrains were being turned around at Stadium-Chinatown station before making it to their last three stops downtown for about an hour and a half on Monday.
 
Metro Vancouver's transit authority says a power problem at Waterfront Station was to blame for system-wide delays on the Expo and Millennium train lines that began at about 6:40 a.m.
 
A bus bridge was set up to shuttle people between Stadium-Chinatown, Granville, Burrard and Waterfront, but there was still a significant backup during the already-busy morning rush.
 
TransLink is warning passengers to expect heavier-than-normal passenger loads as the backup clears.
 
The Canada Line was not affected. (CKNW, News 1130)

MORE National ARTICLES

Saskatchewan smart meter fires: Report says customer safety wasn't priority

Saskatchewan smart meter fires: Report says customer safety wasn't priority
REGINA - An investigation into a smart-meter program linked to at least eight fires in Saskatchewan says customer safety wasn't enough of a priority for SaskPower.

Saskatchewan smart meter fires: Report says customer safety wasn't priority

Canadian task force advises against screening for prostate cancer using PSA test

Canadian task force advises against screening for prostate cancer using PSA test
TORONTO - A national task force that issues guidelines for doctors says PSA testing should not be used to screen men for possible prostate cancer because it can lead to more harms than benefit.

Canadian task force advises against screening for prostate cancer using PSA test

Quebec premier says direct Montreal-China flights could be coming

Quebec premier says direct Montreal-China flights could be coming
SHANGHAI - Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is hinting there could be direct flights between Montreal and Beijing within the next year.

Quebec premier says direct Montreal-China flights could be coming

Manitoba premier Greg Selinger facing internal dissent as NDP popularity sags

Manitoba premier Greg Selinger facing internal dissent as NDP popularity sags
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger is facing questions about his future from within his own party.

Manitoba premier Greg Selinger facing internal dissent as NDP popularity sags

CSIS obstructed spy watchdog's efforts to obtain timely information, report says

CSIS obstructed spy watchdog's efforts to obtain timely information, report says
OTTAWA - Just as the federal government is poised to boost the powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the national spy watchdog says it has had to push CSIS to hand over crucial information.

CSIS obstructed spy watchdog's efforts to obtain timely information, report says

Powder sent to consulates in Turkey tests negative; Canadian consulate closed

Powder sent to consulates in Turkey tests negative; Canadian consulate closed
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish officials say initial tests indicate suspicious packages sent to five consulates in Istanbul — including Canada's — did not contain bioterrorism agents.

Powder sent to consulates in Turkey tests negative; Canadian consulate closed