Transportation

Citing ‘unprecedented impact’ of COVID-19, Air Canada to lay off 15,000 staff

‘I understand and regret the impact this will have upon our employees and their families. I thank all of our employees, as well as union leaders, for working with us constructively to quickly implement these measures’

Mar 30, 2020 3:16 PM Read more >

Panel: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 has significant adverse effects - but no technical challenges

Report now filed with federal environment ministry for next step

Mar 30, 2020 12:31 PM Read more >

COVID-19 prompts layoffs for more than half of all Vancouver International Airport workers

Authority that operates the airport has yet to lay off any of its approximately 500 employees

Mar 27, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >

BC Ferries worker tests positive for COVID-19; up to one in three is ill

Pandemic plan augmented as ferries may ban non-essential travel

Mar 26, 2020 2:36 PM Read more >

TransLink to limit seating on buses in Metro Vancouver

The transportation agency aims to promote physical distancing with the new initiative

Mar 26, 2020 1:49 PM Read more >

Air Canada, global airlines keeping airfreight moving

Company working to keep flight crews safe from infection

Mar 25, 2020 11:02 AM Read more >

ICBC offering remote licence renewals, payment deferrals

Temporary licences and payment deferrals will be granted for periods of up to 90 days

Mar 25, 2020 7:31 AM Read more >

Canada dodging repatriation chaos, experts say

Ottawa has learned from other countries’ mistakes in handling travellers during COVID-19 crisis as Canadians return home: transportation analyst

Mar 24, 2020 8:54 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver bike stores fighting through COVID-19 - but eager to be declared essential service

Metro Vancouver bike stores are reporting "good" levels of business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but owners admit that the spectre of uncertainty remains as the province considers shutting down non-essential businesses.

Mar 23, 2020 3:24 PM Read more >

Maintain global maritime routes, UN and G20 leaders urged

Canada’s Chamber of Shipping stresses protecting workforce

Mar 23, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >