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The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

MONTREAL — On a warm Wednesday this month, a cartoon raccoon raised a cocktail glass and sarcastically saluted Air Canada.
How technology can help you find and keep track of items while you travel

How technology can help you find and keep track of items while you travel

Technology is reshaping how people are reunited with lost items. Tile offers insights on how people can leverage tech to keep track of valued possessions.
Does photo radar actually make roads safer or is it the 'cash grab' Alberta says?

Does photo radar actually make roads safer or is it the 'cash grab' Alberta says?

Safety experts say there is evidence photo radar slows down speeders and prevents or reduces serious and fatal collisions.
WestJet strike averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics

WestJet strike averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics

A possible long-weekend strike at WestJet has been averted.
Umo transit app rides into Whistler and Pemberton

Umo transit app rides into Whistler and Pemberton

While a digital payment method rolls out this week, BC Transit will still accept cash payments and bus tickets
Facing serious shortfall, TransLink cutting staff, costs

Facing serious shortfall, TransLink cutting staff, costs

EV adoption beginning to eat into TransLink's revenues from fuel taxes
WestJet mechanics issue strike notice for possible job action Friday

WestJet mechanics issue strike notice for possible job action Friday

CALGARY — WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike notice that could mean a work stoppage as early as 5:30 p.m.
B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

Two multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects have been further delayed but the Ministry of Transportation is sticking to its previous cost estimates, for now.
WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

The threat of a strike by WestJet airplane mechanics is off the table — for now — after both sides agreed to resume negotiations, but not before nearly 50 flights were cancelled.
B.C. company gives used electric vehicle batteries a second life boosting Canada's aging power grid

B.C. company gives used electric vehicle batteries a second life boosting Canada's aging power grid

Moment Energy is repurposing used EV batteries into moveable power units that are being installed across the country to support buckling infrastructure.