Transportation

TransLink has arranged for increased bus service to support passengers

Pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.

MONTREAL — Hours away from an unprecedented potential shutdown at the country's two biggest railways, business groups ratcheted up their pleas for Ottawa to step in and prevent a work stoppage that would upend supply chains — while the prime minister

The floating laboratory is named after respected Nunavik Elder Naalak Nappaaluk.

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — A city councillor in Maple Ridge, B.C., worries about the potential shut down of the Lower Mainland's major commuter train in the event of a national rail stoppage. Coun.

A looming national railway strike will have huge economic costs

MONTREAL — A looming work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways could have widespread effects on everything from daily commutes to the movement of grain and fuel. Unless deals are reached, rail service at both Canadian National Railway Co.

An impending labour stoppage on Canada's two national railways has riled industry groups who worry consumers and businesses will be hit hard if goods ranging from grains to french fries to petrochemicals can't be moved. Canadian National Railway Co.

The local union representing the shared-ride service says customer service and working conditions have steadily declined under its current operator.

Canada has an active history of rail strikes dating back to at least the early 20th century. Here are some of the most recent job actions at the country's two main freight railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.