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Metro Vancouver HandyDART employees may go on strike

Metro Vancouver HandyDART employees may go on strike

The local union representing the shared-ride service says customer service and working conditions have steadily declined under its current operator.
Opinion: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

Opinion: How Canada finally broke its longtime habit of diplomatic engagement with China

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
Rob Shaw: Rustad’s answer to 5G COVID conspiracies? Blame cancel culture

Rob Shaw: Rustad’s answer to 5G COVID conspiracies? Blame cancel culture

BC Conservatives face credibility gap as candidate calls wireless networks 'genocidal weapons'
Tofino sewage treatment plant officially opens on Thursday

Tofino sewage treatment plant officially opens on Thursday

Starting this fall, Tofino will stop dumping untreated sewage into the ocean.
A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

A look at recent major railway strikes at CN Rail and CPKC

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.
Data Points: B.C. labour data shows slowing growth as July home sales struggle

Data Points: B.C. labour data shows slowing growth as July home sales struggle

Provincial job losses offset by gains in goods-producing sector
Largest study of 2023 wildfires finds extreme weather fuelled flames coast to coast

Largest study of 2023 wildfires finds extreme weather fuelled flames coast to coast

The 2023 wildfire season burned 150,000 square kilometres — seven times the historical average — forced 232,000 Canadians from their homes and required help from 5,500 firefighters from around the world, as well as national resources and the military.
Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

Former President Barack Obama tells Democratic convention to fight for America

CHICAGO — Barack Obama cautioned the party faithful not to get distracted by the excitement building since Kamala Harris swiftly ascended to the top of the Democratic ticket as the former president capped off a night of powerful speeches at the Democ
Ottawa earmarks $16.3M for B.C. skilled trades projects

Ottawa earmarks $16.3M for B.C. skilled trades projects

Funding will be made through the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) to address skilled worker shortages
TC Energy to spend $1.2B connecting CGL, Cedar LNG

TC Energy to spend $1.2B connecting CGL, Cedar LNG

Work to include new connector line between Coastal GasLink terminus and Cedar LNG in Kitimat