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CP rail strike harming Port Metro’s troubled labour reputation

CP rail strike harming Port Metro’s troubled labour reputation

The Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) (CP) rail strike is harming Port Metro Vancouver (PMV)’s already-troubled reputation for labour certainty and hurting the Canadian economy, according to the port.
CP rail strike to hit B.C. mining, not West Coast Express

CP rail strike to hit B.C. mining, not West Coast Express

B.C.’s mining companies will see their operations disrupted due to this morning’s Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP) strike, which has suspended all the company’s freight services across the country.
Businesses voice fears over New West's proposal to scrap Pattullo Bridge

Businesses voice fears over New West's proposal to scrap Pattullo Bridge

The City of New Westminster 's proposal that the Pattullo Bridge should be dismantled and not replaced is making business leaders anxious in both Surrey and New Westminster.
Prince Rupert port container cargo volumes surge

Prince Rupert port container cargo volumes surge

A rebounding U.S. economy and strong Asian demand for B.C. wood are driving growth
Harbour Air acquires Whistler Air

Harbour Air acquires Whistler Air

In a move that further consolidates B.C.'s seaplane industry, Harbour Air Ltd. has acquired Whistler Air . Harbour Air previously acquired West Coast Air in 2010, and continues to operate both the Harbour Air and West Coast Air brands.
Ferries to see new funds, legislation to support fares

Ferries to see new funds, legislation to support fares

In a bid to reduce the pressure of ferry fares, the province has announced an additional $79.5 million in funding to BC Ferries over four years plus changes to the Coastal Ferry Act.
Council pushes for longer Broadway buses

Council pushes for longer Broadway buses

Bi-articulated option advocated
TransLink gets more power to punish fare evaders

TransLink gets more power to punish fare evaders

Victoria introduced legislation yesterday that gives TransLink more power to force fare evaders to pay fines – and one new weapon in its arsenal is that car drivers will not be able to renew their driver's licence or vehicle registration if the
Liberal MLA calls for air agreement transparency

Liberal MLA calls for air agreement transparency

Ottawa should negotiate more flexible international air agreements and post all current agreements on the Internet to make the air agreement process more transparent, BC Liberal Party MLA Rob Howard told Business in Vancouver May 7.
Coroners service makes recommendations to cut seaplane accidents

Coroners service makes recommendations to cut seaplane accidents

The BC Coroners Service has released 19 recommendations aimed at preventing fatal accidents involving small commercial seaplanes along the B.C. coast.