Exciting times on the bus in the 1960's!
2 minutes 57 seconds
By Rosaria Cassano
Rosaria moved to Vancouver from Italy when she was just 18 years old. She met her husband, Peter, in Vancouver. It turns out that they grew up just kilometers away from each other in Italy. Rosaria is an active member at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, where she organizes the weekly bingo.
Memories from a man who drove Vancouver city trolley buses for more than 40 years.
2 minutes 39 seconds
By Angus McIntyre
Recently retired, Angus first started driving buses in Vancouver in 1969. During his career he had 4 separate employers; he first started with BC Hydro and Power Authority, which in 1980 changed to Metro Transit, which in 1985 changed to BC Transit, and in 2000 changed to Translink Coast Mountain Bus Company. With a love for photography, especially Kodachrome slide film, Angus has taken pictures throughout his career which document the changes in the city and it's transit system.
