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There will be a transit strike in Metro Vancouver Friday

There will be a transit strike in Metro Vancouver Friday

Be prepared to make alternative travel arrangements Friday. Unifor, the union representing bus operators and transit maintenance workers, announced that it will be moving forward with a transit strike effective Nov. 1.
Mooring steel from China to accommodate larger ships at Victoria’s Ogden Point

Mooring steel from China to accommodate larger ships at Victoria’s Ogden Point

Work on a new mooring dolphin to accommodate larger cruise ships at Ogden Point in Victoria could start within two weeks, according to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.
B.C. ride-hailing could be delayed until after holidays: MLA

B.C. ride-hailing could be delayed until after holidays: MLA

What happened: A provincial regulator is warning that ride-hailing applications could be delayed a further three weeks Why it matters: Many British Columbians had been expecting ride-hailing services to launch in earnest by the holiday season British
Transit workers’ union announces first steps for Friday strike action

Transit workers’ union announces first steps for Friday strike action

Negotiations between the union representing Metro Vancouver transit workers, Unifor, and their employer, Coast Mountain Bus Company, have not progressed, and now plans have been revealed for the first steps in a strike action slated to begin Friday,
Health effects of emissions on people near roads needs study: report

Health effects of emissions on people near roads needs study: report

Daycares, schools, retirement homes shouldn't be near truck routes, study suggests
Metro Vancouver bus drivers deliver 72-hour strike notice Monday evening

Metro Vancouver bus drivers deliver 72-hour strike notice Monday evening

For the first time in 18 years, the union representing Metro Vancouver bus drivers has served Coast Mountain Bus Company with a 72-hour strike notice.
Transpacific container shipping trade drifting into doldrums

Transpacific container shipping trade drifting into doldrums

Fuel cost spike, global economic slowdown are major challenges for marine cargo carriers heading into 2020
Canada Jetlines delays launch, lays off staff after investors bail

Canada Jetlines delays launch, lays off staff after investors bail

Long delayed launch of the ultra-low-cost air carrier appears like it may never happen
CN conductors, workers approve strike action

CN conductors, workers approve strike action

Teamsters could go on strike as early as November 19
Lyft expects provincial licence in 2-3 weeks, cautions riders to ‘temper expectations’

Lyft expects provincial licence in 2-3 weeks, cautions riders to ‘temper expectations’

What happened: B.C.