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Rail shutdown halts all West Coast Express service to and from Vancouver

Rail shutdown halts all West Coast Express service to and from Vancouver

TransLink has arranged for increased bus service to support passengers
'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

As rail shutdown looms, business groups warn of dire consequences unless feds step in

MONTREAL — Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in and prevent a work stoppage that would upend supply chains — while the prime minister
Seaspan launches new cutting-edge Canadian Coast Guard research vessel

Seaspan launches new cutting-edge Canadian Coast Guard research vessel

The floating laboratory is named after respected Nunavik Elder Naalak Nappaaluk.
Canadian businesses bracing for economic gridlock

Canadian businesses bracing for economic gridlock

A looming national railway strike will have huge economic costs
Fears for traffic if rail stoppage halts B.C.'s West Coast Express

Fears for traffic if rail stoppage halts B.C.'s West Coast Express

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — A city councillor in Maple Ridge, B.C., worries about the potential shut down of the Lower Mainland's major commuter train in the event of a national rail stoppage. Coun.
What to know about the potential work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways

What to know about the potential work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways

MONTREAL — A looming work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways could have widespread effects on everything from daily commutes to the movement of grain and fuel. Unless deals are reached, rail service at both Canadian National Railway Co.
'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

'Unacceptable': Business groups say rail stoppage would hit grain, groceries and more

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.
Metro Vancouver HandyDART employees may go on strike

Metro Vancouver HandyDART employees may go on strike

The local union representing the shared-ride service says customer service and working conditions have steadily declined under its current operator.
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
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