Comox Valley driver shovels and bikes his way to more community spirit
The same driver that spread joy and random acts of kindness last May in the Comox Valley is back with a double-dose of community spirit and motivational healthy living. JD Ludlow, who is known to many in the area simply as The Flowerman, is a big believer in the power of positivity. He befriends everyone...
Vancouver Island transit workers volunteer time fighting interior wildfires
Residents evacuated, homes and properties decimated and even an entire B.C. town completely destroyed. The wildfires experienced in many parts of the province this summer have been particularly devastating. If not for the tireless and heroic work of hundreds of firefighters, an already terrible wildfire season would have been unthinkably worse. Fire Departments throughout the...
Comox Valley driver celebrates the power of positivity with ‘Lei Day’
John Ludlow is one of the happiest people you could ever meet, and it’s not an exaggeration to state that his move from Winnipeg to the Comox Valley in 2019 has literally changed the community for the better. Yesterday, John’s first annual ‘Lei Day’ took place, resulting in a lot of smiles and random acts...
Service and schedule changes head to the Comox Valley to accommodate 5th Street Bridge construction project
COMOX VALLEY — Starting April 15, 2021, most trip times will be impacted for the duration of the 5th Street Bridge construction project in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System. In addition, part of the Downtown Exchange (stop on Cliffe Avenue) will be relocated across the street from its current location to the other side...
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
BC Transit announces Transit as our endorsed mobility app
To improve the transit experience for customers, BC Transit is pleased to announce Transit as our endorsed mobility app. Transit is available for use in 18 BC Transit systems. Transit utilizes our real-time technology on buses in seven communities, in addition to crowd-sourcing through the app, to provide trip information to customers. A list of...
Free transit service on election day in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System
COMOX VALLEY – The Comox Valley Regional District and BC Transit are providing free transit service on October 24, 2020 as part of election day. Free transit will be available all day on all scheduled routes and handyDART services in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System. For more information on routes and schedules, visit bctransit.com/comox-valley...
Full Driver Doors Coming to Buses in the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – Passengers in the Comox Valley will soon see buses equipped with full driver doors designed to protect the health and safety of BC Transit operators. Retrofits on conventional fleet buses in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System will get underway in the coming days. Kodiak Mobile Video Installations will complete installations of...
Service changes head to the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District are informing customers of a seasonal service change effective September 8, 2020 in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System. Starting Tuesday, September 8, transit users in the Comox Valley will see regular fall service return in the transit system. This service change will see...
BC Transit to hand out face coverings at transit stops in the Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – Leading up to the implementation of the mandatory face covering policy, BC Transit and the Comox Valley Regional District will be handing out masks on August 20, 2020 in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System. Times and locations are available below. Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and...