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Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

Trucking group's B.C. firm suspended for overpass strike, but still runs Alberta arm

VANCOUVER — A trucking group whose British Columbia fleet was taken off the province's roads last week when a load slammed into an overpass also operates an Alberta trucking firm that officials say is still allowed to work in B.C. B.C.
B.C. union representing Lower Mainland transit workers issues 72-hour strike notice

B.C. union representing Lower Mainland transit workers issues 72-hour strike notice

BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing more than 180 transit workers in B.C. has issued a 72-hour strike notice. CUPE Local 4500 represents workers employed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company, which runs transit operations for all of Metro Vancouver.
Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

MONTREAL — Air Canada notched the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023, according to a new report, even as the carrier surged back to profitability.
Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations

GATINEAU, Que. — The Canadian Transportation Agency says it's issued a $97,500 penalty to Air Canada for violating the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations.
As BC Ferries retires multiple ferries, conservationist raises concerns

As BC Ferries retires multiple ferries, conservationist raises concerns

Removing large vessels from the ocean is a “whole different world” in experience one expert says
Holiday travel angst lingers as airports, airlines gear up for holiday rush

Holiday travel angst lingers as airports, airlines gear up for holiday rush

Though the forecast looks favourable, airports and airlines are gearing up for the prospect of travel snarls as the holidays approach, ramping up staffing and flight schedules, readying updated facilities and doling out advice to passengers.
Beware costs and logistics of at-home chargers before buying an electric car

Beware costs and logistics of at-home chargers before buying an electric car

TORONTO — It's a simple yet important routine for so many Canadians — plugging in their cellphones and smartwatches before bed to ensure they're fully charged in the morning. Increasingly, there's another item to add to the list: the car.
New tunnel construction concerns conveyed by Delta

New tunnel construction concerns conveyed by Delta

Delta staff say they will continue to advocate for emerging concerns related to the Fraser River Tunnel Project
Transit strike in Comox Valley, Campbell River could take months to resolve: union

Transit strike in Comox Valley, Campbell River could take months to resolve: union

Similar strikes in Whistler and the Fraser Valley only ended when the province called on a special mediator.
No Air Canada flight delay compensation for B.C. man

No Air Canada flight delay compensation for B.C. man

Scott Heath Juniper was due to travel on June 3, 2022 from Kelowna to Amsterdam.
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