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YVR's north runway to get $133M refurbishment

YVR's north runway to get $133M refurbishment

Flights scheduled won't be impacted by the construction, according to YVR
B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

The last agreement between the two sides expired in March 2023, and the union said in September that members had voted 96 per cent in favour of authorizing strike action if necessary.
Used car market expecting supply crunch as fewer off-lease cars return

Used car market expecting supply crunch as fewer off-lease cars return

Already low on inventory, the used car market is facing an additional supply crunch as fewer off-lease vehicles return to dealership lots — and that’s contributing to higher prices.
Wildfires and labour woes singe CN profits amid economic ‘challenges’: CEO

Wildfires and labour woes singe CN profits amid economic ‘challenges’: CEO

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. felt the heat of wildfires and labour disputes last quarter, as the company looks to rebound from the resulting cargo backlogs and lost business.
Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

MONTREAL — The federal government's directive to end the countrywide rail shutdown in August marked an "unprecedented" move, says Canada's labour tribunal, signalling a stauncher approach to disputes that rarely see direct intervention from cabinet.
First stage of CNG fueling network for Alberta, B.C. completed

First stage of CNG fueling network for Alberta, B.C. completed

Kamloops next city to get new compressed natural gas fuelling station
CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway supervisor set off a crash between a freight train and a railway work vehicle in Cache Creek, B.C.
Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

MONTREAL — Shippers are calling on Ottawa to better protect supply chains from labour disruptions after a string of work stoppages over the past 15 months, including a partial strike now playing out at the Port of Montreal.
Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

MONTREAL — Air Canada pilots have given the green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing fears of a future strike and overcoming concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions.
John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

The BC Conservative leader also said his party would hold management to account and introduce a monthly flat-fee program for regular travellers