TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s regional transit authority, is taking a major step to help blind or partially sighted riders better navigate the transit system by installing braille signage at every bus stop throughout Metro Vancouver. The braille bus stop signs will contain information written in both Unified English Braille and raised tactile letters, bus stop ID…
The Highway of Heroes signage in Quinte West is to receive an update. According to Quintenews.com, a motion for a new design was approved by council at its most recent meeting, following approval from various involved agencies. The current sign located at Hamilton Road and Sidney Street is being replaced with the new signs, which…
The City of Colwood is making a new, easier-to-follow wayfinding signage strategy for residents and visitors to navigate and feel welcome in the community. On Nov. 22, Cygnus Design Group presented the project and its progress so far at a council meeting, according to a news report by Saanich News. The first phase of the…
Canada’s first-ever campaign using a PORTL display—a first-of-its-kind, 3D, 4K holographic interface—launched on Dec. 1 in downtown Toronto for an exclusive activation presenting global beverage giant Diageo’s Johnnie Walker 18-year-old and Black Label Scotch Whisky. From Dec. 1, 2021, to Jan. 3, 2022, the campaign—activated by PORTL content specialists in Canada, MOUSE 3D DIGITAL—hopes to…
Campus Development at Vancouver Island University (VIU) ran a survey recently asking students and staff to share their experiences and suggestions about wayfinding signage on the Nanaimo campus. The input will be used to develop a comprehensive, accessible, and inclusive wayfinding signage system. In total, 470 responses were collected. The university’s top priority will be…
The Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced the Region of Queens Municipality (RQM) received $20,000 out of $750,000 the province has given out to 37 projects in Nova Scotia through its Beautification and Streetscaping Program (BSP) and the Community Works Program (CWP). Nine projects will receive $164,083 through the Community Works Program….
Questex’s Digital Signage Experience 2022 (DSE), an event for the digital signage industry, recently announced the Digital Signage Federation (DSF) will join the conference as an industry association partner. DSE takes place March 22 to 24, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. DSF is a not-for-profit independent voice of the digital signage industry, reflecting…
Canada Line’s YVR Airport Station includes new wayfinding signage to help inform tourists who are unfamiliar with TransLink’s public transit system. According to a report from dailyhive.com, the improvements to the public system include bilingual signage informing the ability to ‘Tap to Pay’ by using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. There are also new maps…
The City of Vaughan is developing a Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan to guide the creation of parks and open spaces in the area and establish a signage strategy to make navigation easier. The city says it is focused on ensuring that the downtown is developed as a “complete and balanced…
Lettering.com has changed its website from DoItYourselfLettering.com to Lettering.com and changed its company name. Lettering.com will continue to offer the vinyl lettering services that have made the company a success ever since Founder Brad Handy first began the business in 2007, cutting letters in his garage. “We decided it was time for a new name…
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