largefeature
Langleys pay for more than they get
Why are we involved with Metro Vancouver? It is time for the Langleys to opt out. We are helping to pay off the West Coast Express, the Canada and Millennium Lines, and the Evergreen Line, and now there's talk of a $3 billion underground line to UBC to serve 50,000 people - and we are not benefiting from any of this.
What's going on for seniors
Seniors Gathering - Trav-elSmart with TransLink: A free drop-in program for an informal get together from 10 to 11: 30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. At the May 14 meeting a representative from TransLink will present guidelines about travelling safely on various forms of public transit and give tips on planning trips. Info: 604-998-3460 or nvcl.ca.
You said it
"If, at the end of the day, they have to go down St. Davids, they have to go down St. Davids."
TransLink task huge for winning party
NO matter which party seizes the legislature on May 14, its MLAs are going to be greeted with the gargantuan task of reforming TransLink.
TransLink task huge for winning party
NO matter which party seizes the legislature on May 14, its MLAs are going to be greeted with the gargantuan task of reforming TransLink.
Maple Ridge - Mission riding
Health care: After the 2009 election, Mission residents were startled when BC Liberals said they would close Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency ward. The Liberals backed down after massive protests, but concerns remain about the long-term sustainability of health care in the Fraser Valley, as well as ongoing long wait times.
New light-rail coalition in Surrey
A new Surrey-based coalition is hoping to bring the city's need for transit to the forefront by advocating purely for light-rail transportation (LRT) in the city of parks.
Expanded answers:
Each candidate was offered space in print to expand beyond "yes" or "no" on three questions, with other expanded answers to appear online at www.langleyadvance.com. Following are the candidates' choices:
Build it and they will ride
Riding the bus in Chilliwack is getting easier and easier with more buses running on more routes for longer hours.
New light-rail coalition in Surrey
A new Surrey-based coalition is hoping to bring the city's need for transit to the forefront by advocating purely for light-rail transportation (LRT) in the city of parks.
The race in Port Moody-Coquitlam
NDP candidate Joe Trasolini is a former Port Moody mayor, and the incumbent.
Play on, but stop smoking
Why does transit security at the Metrotown bus loop order people not to play their guitars but not bother to order people not to smoke?
Law: Mayors should drive the bus regarding transit
Gary Law said the colour purple on his campaign signage says it all.
BORED UBC SUBWAY WOULD LEAD TO MASSIVE UPZONING
Re: "Point Grey Village BIA talks transit with candidates," April 26.
Corner captures history
The city blocks surrounding the corner of Columbia and Eighth Streets have been a major focus of the downtown story since the city plan was first surveyed. This corner has always been a well-connected site.
Candidates all over the road on new bridge
Three lanes, four lanes, as many lanes as needed - candidates are all over the road when it comes to a new Pattullo Bridge.
Voters quiz candidates
Perhaps inspired by the provincial leaders debate on Monday, the comments at Tuesday's all candidates meeting for the Langley ridings got a little fiery at times.
Getting around's getting harder
As provincial election candidates gear up to debate hot-button issues affecting residents of Surrey, White Rock and Delta, the transit needs of the local ridings are coming to the forefront.
