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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 2d

The process of getting free transit for youth across the CRD has just gotten started, with the transportation committee approving a motion staff to look into feasibility.

Free transit for youth motion approved by CRD tranportation committee

The process of getting free transit for youth across the Capital Regional District has just gotten started, with the transportation committee approving a motion staff to look into feasibility.

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 2d

"Options—including... more public transit from one side of the Malahat to the other—should be explored before committing a large sum of money for a project that appears to do more harm than good." www.capitaldaily.ca/news/hundred... #yyj #bcpoli @bettertransityyj.ca @vtru.bsky.social

Hundreds join protest to protect Goldstream from highway expansion

The demonstration was led by WSÁNEĆ leaders and environmental organizations who say the project will do more harm than good.

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 2d

The CRD Transportation Committee met on Oct 22, 2025 and discussed a motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. This is the presentation from the VRTU and the discussions by the directors. The motion was passed unanimously! youtu.be/El1nylPYIgo

CRD discusses a Free Youth Bus Pass Program

YouTube video by Victoria Transit Riders Union

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 2d

Councillor @davethompsonvic.bsky.social speaks to the CRD about his motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. The motion was passed unanimously! 🚌 #FareFreeBC #VTRU

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 2d

Councillor @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social speaks to the CRD about his motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. The motion was passed unanimously! 🚌 #FareFreeBC #VTRU

Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 2d

Nathan speaks to the CRD about a motion to study a Region-Wide Free Youth Bus Pass Program. The motion was passed unanimously! 🚌 #FareFreeBC #VTRU

Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 5d

Liz speaks to CHEK about the upcoming motion to the CRD for expanding fare free transit to teens region wide #FareFreeBC #VTRU

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 5d

Victoria Transit Riders Union spokesperson Liz Cronin spoke on CFAX 1070 to discuss the merits of providing fare-free bus passes to British Columbian youth and the prospect of expanding the program the City of Victoria has run since 2021 to the entire Capital Region. www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...

CRD committee to consider exploring region-wide free youth bus pass program - CFAX 1070 - The Latest Audio | iHeart

<p>Victoria Transit Riders Union spokesperson Liz Cronin joins the program to discuss the merits of providing fare-free bus passes to British Columbian youth and the prospect of expanding the program ...

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 5d

@davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social thanks for bringing this motion forward! cheknews.ca/crd-director...

CRD directors pursuing free transit for youth under 18 across the region

Two Capital Regional District (CRD) directors and Victoria city councillors are looking to expand Victoria's free youth bus pass program to include all youth under the age of 18 across the region.

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 7d

On Wednesday Oct 22nd, the CRD Transportation Committee will debate a motion to have the CRD study expanding Victoria’s youth bus pass program region wide. Email the CRD Directors and urge them to pass the motion. Read more victoriatransitridersunion.com/2025/10/19/f...

Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 10d

We will be at this rally so we can oppose wasteful spending on highways that should be spent on improving transit. www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...

Rally to save Goldstream Park

Goldstream park is under threat from a 162-million-dollar highway construction project that will destroy salmon habitat and won’t even add more lanes!On October 22, 2025, we’re taking the dissent to t...

www.wildernesscommittee.org

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 22d

VTRU is at the Moss St Market today! Come say hello and get a shirt.

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · 22d

We'd love to be included in your list!

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · Sep 23

Tens of thousands in 70+ communities across Canada took to the streets in an unprecedented & historic cross-movement mobilisation to #DrawtheLine and demand Mark Carney & the federal government pick a side: injustice, violence, and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us.✊

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · Sep 18

Congrats to the workers ✊

Cowichan transit strike ends after nearly 8 months

Workers vote 92% to accept mediator's recommendations

www.lakecowichangazette.com

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · Sep 18

This weekend, people in over 90 countries will take to the streets to #DrawTheLine against injustice, fossil fuels and the billionaires that fund them.

Yes, Victoria is one of those dots on the map. #yyj

350.org @350.org · Sep 18

ALMOST TIME! This weekend, people in over 90 countries will take to the streets to #DrawTheLine against injustice, fossil fuels and the billionaires that fund them. 💪

With 500+ events & counting, odds are good that you can find an action near you if you haven’t already: drawtheline.world

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Sep 5

On Friday, B.C.’s Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside appointed mediator Vince Ready to help the two sides come to a deal. “This dispute has gone on for far too long,” Whiteside said in a statement emailed to press.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...

After Seven Months, BC Intervenes in Cowichan Bus Strike | The Tyee

The dispute has upended many transit riders’ lives and put financial strain on some bus drivers.

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · Aug 31

More photos of the Transit Solidarity Rally yesterday in Duncan, this time by our own Elizabeth Cronin

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · Aug 31

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thanks Wildfern Photos for the great photos of our Solidarity Rally yesterday supporting the striking workers in the Cowichan Valley. Thanks Community Action Bus for the ride. And thanks @workersolidaritybc.bsky.social for joining us!

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Victoria Transit Riders Union @vtru.bsky.social · Aug 31

Raina is a transit rider in the Cowichan Valley who has been severely impacted by the strike. She attended our Solidarity Rally and shared her thoughts on the strike and it's impacts on riders. Thanks to Wildfern Photos for capturing this video.
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