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West Coast dockworker negotiations enter cooling-off period as pressure to ink new deal ratchets up

West Coast dockworker negotiations enter cooling-off period as pressure to ink new deal ratchets up

Strike or lockout could disrupt West Coast cargo flow as early as June 24 as Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service process ends in B.C. port worker contract negotiations
Crews knock down small fire at North Vancouver waterfront terminal

Crews knock down small fire at North Vancouver waterfront terminal

The smoke made it look worse than it was, the district’s assistant fire chief said.
Air Canada pilots look to start bargaining early after WestJet pay hike

Air Canada pilots look to start bargaining early after WestJet pay hike

MONTREAL — The pilots union at the country's largest airline has opened the gate to bargaining ahead of time — as early as next month, amid peak travel season — adding pressure to an industry under scrutiny after a rocky year.
Uber set to roll out service in Victoria next week

Uber set to roll out service in Victoria next week

The company sent out hundreds of emails Monday to drivers who have expressed interest in driving for Uber.
YVR passenger volume climbs, remains down 8.7 per cent from 2019

YVR passenger volume climbs, remains down 8.7 per cent from 2019

Drop in non-stop flights to China continues to be a drag on passenger volume
WestJet pilots deal grants 24% pay raise over four years

WestJet pilots deal grants 24% pay raise over four years

MONTREAL — WestJet pilots are bound for a 24 per cent pay bump over four years under an agreement-in-principle between the company and the union. Pilots will receive a 15.5 per cent hourly pay raise this year retroactive to Jan.
Maritime strategy aims to boost B.C.'s shipbuilding sector

Maritime strategy aims to boost B.C.'s shipbuilding sector

$25M fund aims to help companies grow into international markets and stay competitive bidding on Canadian ships, from Coast Guard vessels to ferries
A helicopter operation is causing road closures in Downtown Vancouver

A helicopter operation is causing road closures in Downtown Vancouver

Here's what's going on and how to avoid it.
B.C. shipyards interested in $2.5B in funding to construct small coast guard vessels

B.C. shipyards interested in $2.5B in funding to construct small coast guard vessels

Point Hope Maritime specializes in ship repair and maintenance, but it said Thursday it plans to “explore this opportunity in more detail”
Work awarded for B.C. Ferries' fleet maintenance unit overhaul

Work awarded for B.C. Ferries' fleet maintenance unit overhaul

Contract value is commercially sensitive and is not being disclosed, B.C. Ferries says
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