Is it capitalism or socialism when a company owned by another company who then states it will not provide a social necessity unless they are subsidised by the public purse?It is often said here and elsewhere that capitalism should be allowed to run its course because that is...
For some light relief, I'm pleased to announce the streetcars in New Orleans will get Federal Stimulus cash. " If you live in Uptown New Orleans, part of the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package is coming...
Ten urban-minded organizations are combining forces to question City Council and mayoral candidates about their vision for Austin’s urban core.Event details:WHEN: Saturday, April 4th, 10 am – 1:30 pmWHERE: St. David’s Episcopal Church @ 304 E. 7th StreetAttendees are...
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As a student of Simon Fraser University active in both Burnaby and Surrey campus, an inherent need for using the Translink system is required to get to each location. All these transiting experiences have brought...
opinion by der7 | 37 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago 264 views | 5 recommendations | 3 comments
Today, March 11, marks the five year anniversary of the Madrid bombings that killed 191 people and wounded 1,800. It was on March 11 2004, that during the morning rush hour in the Spanish capital, terrorists boarded...
created by Amy Judd | 38 wks ago | updated 36 wks ago 718 views | 14 recommendations | 8 comments
Americans seem to realize, that money saved on mass transit is a good thing instead of the daily pain at the pump. " Americans hopped on buses, subways and commuter rails more last year amid record-high gas prices...
created by zeet | 39 wks ago 67 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and BC Premier Gordon Campbell announced today that there will be an Evergreen Skytrain Line to the Tri-cities area of Vancouver. Harper thinks that the new project will boost...
created by Amy Judd | 40 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago 90 views | 20 recommendations | 1 comment
Two million people have descended on Washington DC for the Inauguration of Barack Obama, and the crowds have clogged the mass transit lines and security checkpoints as they try to get a spot to witness a moment in...
created by Amy Judd | 45 wks ago | updated 45 wks ago 358 views | 5 recommendations | 3 comments
It if confirmed. After lengthy negations, Russian and Ukrainian PMs have signed a deal that will not only see gas transit to Europe restored but will resume gas supplies to Ukraine itself. This is a major break in...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 46 wks ago | updated 46 wks ago 97 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
Barry Artiste Op/Ed Commuters this morning are in for a surprise as the Putallo bridge they rely on to get across the Fraser River will be closed for 6 weeks, apparently a homeless person decided to warm himself...
The Ukraine has signed a deal to allow the exchange of Russian gas supplies to Europe, according to the Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko." "We signed the protocol today," Tymoshenko said after talks with Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek in the Ukrainian capital...
created by Amy Judd | 47 wks ago 36 views | 10 recommendations | 1 comment
An atheist ad campaign launched today in the UK, with hundreds of advertisements splashed over buses and within the London underground that question the existence of God and encourage people to simply be good and...
created by Terri Potratz | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago 1341 views | 78 recommendations | 53 comments
Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien has called on the federal government to get involved to end the 15 day transit strike. The World Junior Hockey Championships begin in Ottawa at the end of the week and the mayor is...
created by polylogue | 49 wks ago | updated 48 wks ago 105 views | 20 recommendations | 1 comment