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YVR breaks passenger record in 2017; changes planned for the airport

YVR breaks passenger record in 2017; changes planned for the airport

Vancouver International Airport again broke its own record for highest annual number of passengers in 2017, with 24 million people travelling through YVR last year - an 8.4% increase over 2016 and beating the airport’s own projections.
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Dockless bike-sharing concept wheels into North American market through B.C.

Dockless bike-sharing concept wheels into North American market through B.C.

The western debut of GPS-enabled, dockless bike sharing in B.C. highlights the province’s role as a prime entry point for new Chinese business concepts looking for beachheads in the North American markets.
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B.C. port employers, union set to hit bargaining table

B.C. port employers, union set to hit bargaining table

Unprecedented eight-year contract between BC Maritime Employers Association and longshore union expires in March
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B.C. budget carrier Flair Airlines gets new CEO

B.C. budget carrier Flair Airlines gets new CEO

Flair Airlines Ltd. is getting some new leadership to navigate the company through the increasingly competitive budget carrier market. Jim Scott, a former airline pilot and the founder of discount carrier Canada Jetlines Ltd.
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Metro Vancouver gasoline prices headed higher than $1.50 per litre in 2018

Metro Vancouver gasoline prices headed higher than $1.50 per litre in 2018

Analyst explains why Vancouver will remain home to Canada’s highest gas prices
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Should Ottawa be driving electric-vehicle adoption?

Should Ottawa be driving electric-vehicle adoption?

Debate sparked over further government intrusion in auto sales marketplace
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Going places in Metro Vancouver

Going places in Metro Vancouver

Ongoing improvements mean it's easier than ever to travel across the region without owning a car
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Outlook 2018: Hospitality businesses bemoan lack of ride-hailing

Outlook 2018: Hospitality businesses bemoan lack of ride-hailing

More and more guests are complaining about lack of transportation options
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Outlook 2018: Shipping on course for recovery: analysts

Outlook 2018: Shipping on course for recovery: analysts

Cargo increase on major trade routes predicted for 2018, but major hazards ahead in tech disruption, economic nationalism
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Outlook 2018: New year could bring springtime for transit plans

Outlook 2018: New year could bring springtime for transit plans

Regional projects stalled in 2017, but change of government could accelerate 2018 action
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