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RCMP looking to put an end to long, deadly summer of B.C. highways

RCMP looking to put an end to long, deadly summer of B.C. highways

On average, 568 people are injured in crashes every Labour Day long weekend in B.C.
Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

Teamsters union serves strike notice to CPKC; CN Rail issues lockout notice

More than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries. The union representing thousands of workers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Broke and broken: Report says Canada's public transit in critical funding state

Broke and broken: Report says Canada's public transit in critical funding state

In late July, TransLink warned that it will have to make significant service cuts if its structural deficit isn't solved.
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

New SkyTrain line now expected to cost $6 billion and be delayed until at least "late 2029," according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Less than two years after it first hit the skies, Canada Jetlines has grounded its planes and ceased operations amid a cash crisis that caused it to become the third Canadian carrier in less than a year to stop flying.
Labour minister rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration as lockout looms

Labour minister rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration as lockout looms

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request from Canadian National Railway Co. for binding arbitration as the clock ticks down to a potential lockout of its employees.
Alaska Airlines adds year-round direct flights from Kelowna to Seattle

Alaska Airlines adds year-round direct flights from Kelowna to Seattle

Increased competition expected to benefit B.C. travellers

B.C. adds $2.65B for Fraser Valley Highway 1 improvement initiative

LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is providing $2.65 billion for upgrades to Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley in an effort to relieve traffic congestion and ease daily commutes between the communities of Langley and Abbotsford.
Both vessels made mistakes in Vancouver harbour before capsize, TSB report says

Both vessels made mistakes in Vancouver harbour before capsize, TSB report says

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says mistakes by both the operators of a cargo ship and a pleasure craft resulted in the smaller boat being overturned in Vancouver’s harbour.
WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'

WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'

CALGARY — WestJet says it will be issuing flight cancellations "for the foreseeable future" after planes were damaged by a Calgary hailstorm last week, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers.