Tag: B.C. Transit

Dawson Creek faces higher transit costs under new BC Transit agreement

City of Dawson Creek Celestia Nlemvo -
The City of Dawson Creek will see higher transit costs next year after council approved a new annual operating agreement with BC Transit.

BC Transit suspends two Fort St. John routes for the summer

City of Fort St John Celestia Nlemvo -
BC Transit and the City of Fort St. John are temporarily suspending two bus routes for the summer as demand declines following the end of the school year.

Dawson Creek saves cash for the snowbank in third draft of budget

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
After reviewing the revised third draft of Dawson Creek’s 2026 budget, city council approved the document and directed staff to continue on their current path.

Dawson Creek council considers re-routing transit service

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
After months of discussion on issues with bus service in the south Peace, B.C. Transit presented to Dawson Creek city council. Representatives offered alternatives to the existing school-based routes. 

Next stop: winter break! Transit service reduced during holidays in Fort St. John

School & Bus Notices Tavi Dhillon -
Transit users in Fort St John will see modified service over the holiday season as the transit company expects demand to decrease for certain routes.  

Dawson Creek council eyes 2026 transit funding in draft budget

City of Dawson Creek Tavi Dhillon -
In their final meeting of 2025, Dawson Creek city council looked ahead to next year’s budget, reviewing a first draft that included fee adjustments and renewals for city-run services, including transit.

B.C. Transit marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with orange ribbons

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Transit is partnering with local governments to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, Sept. 30

B.C. Transit seeks feedback to set rider’s guides on the right track

Community Tavi Dhillon -
Surveys on how rider’s guides are used by bus passengers are available for transit users in Fort St John to fill out while waiting for their stop until Oct. 15. 

B.C. Transit’s fall route-ines will resume this weekend

Traffic & Closures Tavi Dhillon -
Bus routes servicing schools resume this weekend, ahead of students' returning to their desks on September 2. 

Penalties issued on late property tax payments in Fort St John

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon -
Property taxes were due for landowners in Fort St John on July 2, and according to a report presented to the city council, 87.08 per cent of properties were paid for. 

B.C. Transit rolls out first all-electric buses in Victoria

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s first all-electric transit buses are set to hit the road in the provincial capital.

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