Over the past couple of years, electric bikes, or e-bikes, have begun to be a regular appearance on Cortes roads.
Today, we’ll hear from a few local e-bike users, ask them about their bikes and their experience riding on Cortes.
Continue reading e-Bikes on Cortes Island: 2021 updateNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Small rural communities on Vancouver Island are under strain and individual and community health is at risk with the continued lack of intercity bus service on Vancouver Island, service providers say.
Continue reading North Vancouver Island intercity buses on hold: COVID-19By Hannah Scott, Richmond Sentinel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A COVID-19 rapid testing study at Vancouver International Airport has so far returned all negative results.
Continue reading Vancouver Airport COVID-19 rapid testing – all negativesThe fourth of BC Ferries Island Class ferry was launched early Thursday morning, at Damen Shipyards Galati, in Romania. The yet-to-be named ship is the second hybrid electric destined for the Campbell River – Quadra Island route.
Continue reading Campbell River-Quadra Island’s second hybrid electric Ferry launchedNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A West Coast MP wants the federal transport minister to ditch fines in the thousands of dollars and allow BC Ferries passengers to remain in their vehicles on enclosed car decks to protect themselves from COVID-19 despite regulations against the practice.
Continue reading MP questions wisdom of fining people for remaining in their cars on BC Ferries
