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Two new bus rapid transit lines are scheduled to open in 2027, and C-Tran&rsquo;s board of directors recently approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot articulated &mdash; accordion-style &mdash; buses. The buses are from the New Flyer Group, the same manufacturer of C-Tran&rsquo;s other 60-foot buses, and are expected to be delivered in 2025. With the closure of Nova Bus Manufacturer&rsquo;s U.S. plant, New Flyer is now C-Tran&rsquo;s only option for the buses.

C-Tran to buy 15 buses: Accordian-style rigs to arrive in 2025 with two more BRT lines coming

Two new bus rapid transit lines are scheduled to open in 2027, and C-Tran&rsquo;s board of directors recently approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot articulated &mdash; accordion-style &mdash; buses. The buses are from the New Flyer Group, the same manufacturer of C-Tran&rsquo;s other 60-foot buses, and are expected to be delivered in 2025. With the closure of Nova Bus Manufacturer&rsquo;s U.S. plant, New Flyer is now C-Tran&rsquo;s only option for the buses.

February 26, 2024, 6:05am Business

With two new bus rapid transit lines scheduled to open in 2027, C-Tran’s board of directors approved the purchase of 15 new 60-foot articulated — accordion-style — buses at February’s board meeting. Read story

Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School fourth-graders Alexis Lopez, left, and Angel Murrillo Martinez dig a hole for a sapling while Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership environmental educator James Sterrett, center, supervises Wednesday at Burnt Bridge Creek. Clark County recently agreed to a $175,000 contract to extend the Experience Vancouver Lake program hosted by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, part of a suite of outdoor educational opportunities offered by the nonprofit.

Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership program helps Clark County students learn about, experience outdoors

Sarah J. Anderson Elementary School fourth-graders Alexis Lopez, left, and Angel Murrillo Martinez dig a hole for a sapling while Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership environmental educator James Sterrett, center, supervises Wednesday at Burnt Bridge Creek. Clark County recently agreed to a $175,000 contract to extend the Experience Vancouver Lake program hosted by Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, part of a suite of outdoor educational opportunities offered by the nonprofit.

February 22, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Fourth-graders plant native trees and shrubs along Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Read story

Jana Hart, music director of Vancouver Master Chorale.

Vancouver Symphony, Vancouver Master Chorale offer concerts Saturday, Sunday

Jana Hart, music director of Vancouver Master Chorale.

February 22, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Life

Music lovers can double their fun this weekend by attending two different concerts that have the same schedule. That’s because the Vancouver Symphony and the Vancouver Master Chorale will offer concerts on Saturday and Sunday at the exact same time. Read story

A worker at West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center tosses a used soda bottle while sorting through recycled materials Tuesday morning collected by Waste Connections. While some looking for extra income search through people&rsquo;s recycling bins for cans, officials at Waste Connections say that constitutes theft.

Can collectors’ rummaging rankles Clark County residents

A worker at West Vancouver Materials Recovery Center tosses a used soda bottle while sorting through recycled materials Tuesday morning collected by Waste Connections. While some looking for extra income search through people&rsquo;s recycling bins for cans, officials at Waste Connections say that constitutes theft.

February 21, 2024, 6:07am Business

Each week, when residents put out their trash and recycling bins, some people see the discarded aluminum cans inside as an opportunity to make an extra buck. Read story

Vancouver-based Riverview Bancorp earnings decline in third quarter

February 21, 2024, 5:56am Business

Vancouver-based Riverview Bancorp reported its earnings were down in its third quarter of 2024, which ended Dec. 31, 2023. Read story

Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery external systems have been shut down since Monday, according to a customer service representative.

System problems continue at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery

Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery external systems have been shut down since Monday, according to a customer service representative.

February 20, 2024, 6:13pm Business

It’s been weeks since Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery’s external computer systems went down, and the company has yet to confirm whether a cyberattack is to blame. Meanwhile, one patient told The Columbian she’s been unable to reach the company, which has delayed her short-term disability checks. Read story

Clark County Business Briefing

February 17, 2024, 5:58am Business

For the ninth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the city of Ridgefield. Read story

Columbia River High School student serves as legislative page in Olympia

February 17, 2024, 5:48am Community

WEST HAZEL DELL – Ashlye Triebs, a student at Columbia River High School, served as a page Feb. 4-9 in the state House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, Ashlye is the child of Norma Triebs and Samuel Triebs of Vancouver. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities,… Read story

Furry Friends leadership recently expressed its gratitude for the dedication, compassion and generosity of more than 200 individuals who gave 112,468 hours of their time for the year 2023.

Furry Friends thanks 2023 volunteers

Furry Friends leadership recently expressed its gratitude for the dedication, compassion and generosity of more than 200 individuals who gave 112,468 hours of their time for the year 2023.

February 17, 2024, 5:35am Community

VANCOUVER – The leadership at Furry Friends recently took time to thank more than 200 individuals who gave more than 112,468 hours of their time to the cat rescue organization for the year 2023. Read story

Vancouver woman one of two killed in Oregon crash

February 15, 2024, 7:16pm Clark County News

A Vancouver woman was one of two people killed in a head-on crash Monday in Tillamook County, Ore. Read story