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Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Canada Jetlines becomes latest victim of cutthroat airline sector

Less than two years after it first hit the skies, Canada Jetlines has grounded its planes and ceased operations amid a cash crisis that caused it to become the third Canadian carrier in less than a year to stop flying.
Labour minister rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration as lockout looms

Labour minister rejects CN Rail's request for binding arbitration as lockout looms

OTTAWA — Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request from Canadian National Railway Co. for binding arbitration as the clock ticks down to a potential lockout of its employees.
Alaska Airlines adds year-round direct flights from Kelowna to Seattle

Alaska Airlines adds year-round direct flights from Kelowna to Seattle

Increased competition expected to benefit B.C. travellers

B.C. adds $2.65B for Fraser Valley Highway 1 improvement initiative

LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is providing $2.65 billion for upgrades to Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley in an effort to relieve traffic congestion and ease daily commutes between the communities of Langley and Abbotsford.
Both vessels made mistakes in Vancouver harbour before capsize, TSB report says

Both vessels made mistakes in Vancouver harbour before capsize, TSB report says

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says mistakes by both the operators of a cargo ship and a pleasure craft resulted in the smaller boat being overturned in Vancouver’s harbour.
WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'

WestJet says flight cancellations post-hailstorm to continue for 'foreseeable future'

CALGARY — WestJet says it will be issuing flight cancellations "for the foreseeable future" after planes were damaged by a Calgary hailstorm last week, upending travel plans for thousands of passengers.
Ottawa quietly hikes Seaspan contract price of Navy joint support ships by almost $1B

Ottawa quietly hikes Seaspan contract price of Navy joint support ships by almost $1B

Pandemic supply chain issues, labour costs all factored in to $3.4B build contract
CN Rail, CPKC begin halting shipments of certain goods as strike threat looms

CN Rail, CPKC begin halting shipments of certain goods as strike threat looms

MONTREAL — The country's two main railways have started to halt shipments ahead of a potential strike or lockout next week, the first step toward a possible shutdown as the bargaining deadline approaches. Canadian National Railway Co.
Metro Vancouver travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

Metro Vancouver travellers angry about cancelled WestJet flights, callback service

One person said they were instructed to wait three days to speak to a customer service representative.
What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

MONTREAL — The country's two main railways and their workers remain at loggerheads over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask — as the clock ticks down on contract negotiations. Canadian National Railway Co.