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Province wants to postpone replacement of deadly Pattullo Bridge

Last fall, TransLink was preparing to consult with the public on their plans to build a new Pattullo Bridge for a planned opening in 2016. The new, six-lane bridge, which could cost upwards of $1 billion, could be financed only … Continue reading

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Pattullo meetings postponed till Nov.

TransLink was supposed to be holding a public consultation on its plans for the Pattullo Bridge replacement today, but postponed the meeting at the last minute. Here’s some more details from the Surrey Leader: “We’ve decided to have a peer … Continue reading

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More details on the new Pattullo

As reported yesterday, TransLink is moving swiftly on plans to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge with a new six-lane crossing by 2015. Now, new details about the plans have emerged in a BC Local News story by reporter extraordinaire Jeff … Continue reading

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Should Surrey invest in public Wi-Fi?

According to our blogging neighbours at Tenth to the Fraser, the City of New Westminster last month began a pilot project to provide free public wi-fi in Queen’s Park, the Uptown Business District, and the New West Public Library. The … Continue reading

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New details on Pattullo Bridge replacement

TransLink recently presented an update on the Pattullo Bridge replacement to the City’s Transportation Committee. According to the report, the new bridge will be built north of the existing crossing, will be paid for through tolls, and connect to the … Continue reading

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