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Company says Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers set to strike next week

Company says Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers set to strike next week

SURREY, B.C. — The president of the union local for Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers says preparations are underway for strike action to begin next week, and he believes transit operator TransLink should be "stepping in" to avoid the job action.
Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers prepare to strike after rejecting contract offer

Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers prepare to strike after rejecting contract offer

VANCOUVER — The president of the union local for B.C. HandyDART workers says a withdrawal of the transit service in Metro Vancouver is "imminent" as it prepares to serve a 72-hour strike notice.
Ontario passes B.C. as province where commuters most use transit

Ontario passes B.C. as province where commuters most use transit

Total number of commuters increases as more people have jobs and fewer people work from home.
Truckers deserve modern highway rest stops, says Prince George long-hauler

Truckers deserve modern highway rest stops, says Prince George long-hauler

Unlit pit toilets without running water aren't good enough for hard-working drivers, he says
Flair Airlines seeks investors to ‘restructure’ finances and grow fleet

Flair Airlines seeks investors to ‘restructure’ finances and grow fleet

VANCOUVER — Flair Airlines is looking for partners to inject fresh capital into the discount carrier in order to "restructure" its finances and build out its fleet.
In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

MONTREAL — On a sweltering Thursday 51 years ago, a group of striking railroaders stormed Parliament. For nearly an hour on Aug.
Rail dispute highlights risk to Vancouver Island

Rail dispute highlights risk to Vancouver Island

The dispute hasn’t been settled and the federal labour board has ordered binding arbitration.
Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

MONTREAL — Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel.
Victoria remains in the lead for commuter cyclists in a Canadian city

Victoria remains in the lead for commuter cyclists in a Canadian city

Commuters are more likely to walk or bike in Greater Victoria than in any other metropolitan centre in Canada, with 18.7 per cent choosing some form of active transportation to get to work.
Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

Canada's two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

MONTREAL — Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada's two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes.
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