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Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

Victoria Uber workers could be first in Canada to unionize

After a long campaign by UFCW Local 1518, drivers have cast ballots on certification.
B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

B.C. dethroned as Canada EV king after restricting rebates

Clean Energy Canada report calls on province to reintroduce EV rebates, amend building code to require chargers in new parking spots
WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

MONTREAL — WestJet has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet technology made by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, sparking a limited backlash from Canadians.
Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the country's transport regulator that aims to boost accessibility for air travellers living with a disability.
U.S. ferry 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down while entering Victoria harbour

U.S. ferry 'unintentionally' flew Canadian flag upside down while entering Victoria harbour

The Seattle-based company that runs the Coho says it “sincerely” apologizes for the “unintended disrespect or confusion” the flag situation caused.
'Passenger tax' class-action suit against Prince George airport goes ahead

'Passenger tax' class-action suit against Prince George airport goes ahead

Former pilot claims airport employees and their families should not have to pay improvement fees.
Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

Vancouver car show sets attendance records after Tesla ban, defying boycott calls

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show say the event broke attendance records after it attracted international headlines for banning Tesla on safety grounds.
Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.
Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions e
Update: B.C. trucking companies that claimed financial ruin terminate drivers, hire new ones

Update: B.C. trucking companies that claimed financial ruin terminate drivers, hire new ones

Gulzer Transport Inc. and Jet Speed Transport Inc.'s history of non-compliance left them with non-company tags to access the port of Vancouver