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B.C. government taps veteran mediator to resolve Fraser Valley bus strike

B.C. government taps veteran mediator to resolve Fraser Valley bus strike

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help resolve what it says is an "incredibly challenging" bus strike in the Fraser Valley.
B.C. Ferries planning to modernize check-in systems at five major terminals

B.C. Ferries planning to modernize check-in systems at five major terminals

The proposed changes, which still need to be approved by the B.C. Ferry Commissioner, could include allowing reserved vehicle passengers to check in using new express-lane ticket booths
Canadian Pacific guilty of contempt of court around long work shifts

Canadian Pacific guilty of contempt of court around long work shifts

A Federal Court judge has found Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. guilty of contempt of court for employees working excessively long hours.
Vancouver marine battery maker makes inroads in Asia

Vancouver marine battery maker makes inroads in Asia

Shift Clean Energy to supply batteries for marine applications in South Korea
New Nanaimo passenger ferries on their way to B.C.

New Nanaimo passenger ferries on their way to B.C.

The custom-built ferries, expected to provide daily passenger service between Nanaimo and Vancouver starting in late summer, have left Vietnam

Analyst worried as union for 7,000-plus B.C. port workers to hold strike vote

VANCOUVER — A global trade analyst says a potential strike for more than 7,000 terminal cargo movers in ports throughout British Columbia could have dire consequences for not only the Canadian economy, but globally as well.
West Coast dockworkers to hold strike vote June 9 and 10 as pressure mounts in critical contract negotiations

West Coast dockworkers to hold strike vote June 9 and 10 as pressure mounts in critical contract negotiations

Union representing the province’s port workers authorizes strike vote following completion of federal conciliation process
Car use in Vancouver still higher than pre-pandemic levels

Car use in Vancouver still higher than pre-pandemic levels

Daily trips by car at 50% in 2022, with walking at 28%, transit at 16%.
Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

Flair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTA

TORONTO — Flair Airlines Ltd. has the highest number of complaints per 100 flights of all the major airlines in Canada, according to the Canadian Transportation Agency, as airlines have had a rocky recovery year with delayed and cancelled flights.
Victoria deemed most walkable city outside U.S.

Victoria deemed most walkable city outside U.S.

Readers of the online TravelAwaits group ranked Victoria above the other Canadian cities on the list, Quebec City in 13th place and Vancouver in 15th
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