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Watch this video of a day in the life of a Vancouver transit operator (VIDEO)

Watch this video of a day in the life of a Vancouver transit operator (VIDEO)

Unifor published a video of a day in the life of a transit operator to show some of the difficulties they face on the road in Metro Vancouver.
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Burnaby will spend $170,000 to remove its hidden BMX park

Burnaby will spend $170,000 to remove its hidden BMX park

The City of Burnaby is estimating it will cost $170,000 to dismantle an unauthorized bike park and remediate the “sensitive” conservation area where it hid for years.
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Bus drivers will proceed with further transit strike action tomorrow

Bus drivers will proceed with further transit strike action tomorrow

Unifor, the union representing bus operators and transit maintenance workers, has announced that today's transit strike talks failed to reach a resolution.
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Vancouver detectives locate 330-pound bronze statue worth $24,000

Vancouver detectives locate 330-pound bronze statue worth $24,000

A large, abstract statue of a figure on a horse has been returned to its rightful owner after it was stolen early in the morning on Nov. 4.
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BC drivers nervous about winter driving conditions, but many won't be prepared

BC drivers nervous about winter driving conditions, but many won't be prepared

A new BCAA Winter Driving Survey has shown that some British Columbians are nervous about driving in winter conditions this year.
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Lynn Canyon suspension bridge closing for repairs (for real this time)

Lynn Canyon suspension bridge closing for repairs (for real this time)

The District of North Vancouver’s popular Lynn Canyon suspension bridge will be out of commission for more than two months of repairs – for real this time.
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Bylaw targeting 'aggressive' panhandlers passes in one Metro Vancouver city

Bylaw targeting 'aggressive' panhandlers passes in one Metro Vancouver city

A bylaw targeting certain panhandlers has been approved in the Metro Vancouver city of Maple Ridge.
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'Idiot' Richmond Smart Car driver pulls some dumb moves, gives the finger (VIDEO)

'Idiot' Richmond Smart Car driver pulls some dumb moves, gives the finger (VIDEO)

Richmond drivers are doing the rounds on social media again, this time with a video of Smart Car causing havoc on Russ Baker Way.
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Vancouver riders react to proposed SkyTrain union workers' strike action

Vancouver riders react to proposed SkyTrain union workers' strike action

After the CUPE 7000 announcement today, a number of Vancouver Is Awesome readers expressed concern for their upcoming commutes.
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BC Rapid Transit Company responds to SkyTrain union announcement

BC Rapid Transit Company responds to SkyTrain union announcement

Michel Ladrak, President of BCRTC has responded to the CUPE 7000 announcement, stating that BCRTC would remain committed to the bargaining process.
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