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How We Report

Trends Today covers local news, transit updates, and civic information for the Lower Mainland. Here is how we approach our reporting.

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Our Reporting Approach

Primary Sources

We cite official sources including municipal governments, TransLink, Metro Vancouver, BC Hydro, and provincial agencies. We link directly to source material where available.

Local Focus

Our coverage focuses on the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Vancouver, and surrounding communities. We prioritize information that helps residents make decisions.

Practical Information

We report on transit changes, road work, civic deadlines, event dates, and municipal services. Our goal is to provide useful details, not just headlines.

What We Cover

Transit Updates

Service changes, road work, detours, and commute-affecting construction across TransLink, municipal roads, and provincial highways.

  • SkyTrain and bus service changes
  • Road closures and traffic signal work
  • Fare changes and schedule updates

Local News

Municipal announcements, civic deadlines, election information, and community updates from official city sources.

  • Registration deadlines and public programs
  • Municipal election dates and voter information
  • Water restrictions and public safety notices

Things to Do

Free community events, festivals, park programs, and family activities from official municipal event listings.

  • Free concerts and festivals at public parks
  • City-run recreation programs and volunteer opportunities
  • Community tours and seasonal events

Editorial Standards

  • Articles link to official source pages where readers can verify information
  • We distinguish between confirmed details and planned or estimated dates
  • Each article includes the date we checked the source material
  • We update or flag articles when source information changes
  • We do not operate affiliate programs or accept sponsored content

Questions About Our Coverage?

If you have questions about our reporting or want to suggest a local topic for coverage, we would like to hear from you.