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WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice

WestJet mechanics hit airline with 72-hour strike notice

CALGARY — WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.
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Ballard signs partnership deal with Vertiv for backup power systems for data centres

Ballard signs partnership deal with Vertiv for backup power systems for data centres

VANCOUVER — Ballard Power Systems Inc. and Vertiv have signed a partnership deal focused on the use of hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems for backup power applications in data centres.
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WorkSafeBC warns of increased risk to crane safety

WorkSafeBC warns of increased risk to crane safety

There are about 400 tower cranes currently operating in the province.
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Kamloops urges province to take swift action on fibre supply, forest fuels

Kamloops urges province to take swift action on fibre supply, forest fuels

City council backs call for measures to clean up forest fuels and improve timber industry sustainability
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Are all Canadian airlines adopting an 'ultra-low-cost' model?

Are all Canadian airlines adopting an 'ultra-low-cost' model?

That might mean more restrictions and fewer perks for budget fares.
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Okanagan tech sector seeking economic check-up

Okanagan tech sector seeking economic check-up

Survey seeks data to understand jobs, revenue and investment generated by tech.
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Getting a second exit out of Ladner not looking good

Getting a second exit out of Ladner not looking good

The estimated cost of the tunnel crossing project is approximately $4.15 billion and it is projected to be completed in 2030
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Federal banking regulator OSFI keeps domestic stability buffer on hold at 3.5%

Federal banking regulator OSFI keeps domestic stability buffer on hold at 3.5%

OTTAWA — The federal banking regulator is keeping its domestic stability buffer on hold as it says financial system vulnerabilities remain elevated but stable, while near-term risks continue to be low despite some recent increase.
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British Columbians’ top Canadian relocation destination? Alberta, says poll

British Columbians’ top Canadian relocation destination? Alberta, says poll

Survey reveals provincial preferences for Canadians considering a move
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StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation

StatCan updates CPI basket to increase food weighting in inflation calculation

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is updating the basket of goods it uses to measure inflation to increase the importance of food in the calculation as Canadians spend more on groceries and dining out.
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