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Union for HandyDART workers suspends job action pending votes on new contract

Union for HandyDART workers suspends job action pending votes on new contract

VANCOUVER — The union for employees of British Columbia's HandyDART transit service says it's suspending all job action pending a vote on a final contract offer from employer Transdev Canada.
Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

MONTREAL — Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume.
Disruptions to major commuter lines continue amid railway labour dispute

Disruptions to major commuter lines continue amid railway labour dispute

Thousands of Canadian commuters were forced to find alternatives to their destinations for a second day on Friday as a labour dispute at two of Canada's major railways continued to disrupt some train services in three major cities.
Court clock ticking in ex-RCMP officer's alleged China information passing case

Court clock ticking in ex-RCMP officer's alleged China information passing case

Bill Majcher was a member of the Richmond Non-Partisan Association while working as an RCMP undercover operator.
Fears for B.C. grain harvest, commuter train still suspended, amid rail disruption

Fears for B.C. grain harvest, commuter train still suspended, amid rail disruption

British Columbia grain producers are closely watching developments in the nationwide railway dispute triggered on Wednesday night, saying its impacts could soon spread beyond farmers to producers of food and beer.
CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage

CN, CPKC prepare to restart railways after Ottawa steps in to end stoppage

MONTREAL — Canada's two biggest railways say they’re preparing to get trains back on track after Ottawa intervened to end an unprecedented labour impasse that disrupted business across the country and upended commutes for thousands.
Vancouver miner digs up record-breaking diamond in Botswana

Vancouver miner digs up record-breaking diamond in Botswana

Lucara Diamond Corp. unearthed 2,492-carat stone in its Karowe mine
B.C. business leaders plea for end to rail stoppage

B.C. business leaders plea for end to rail stoppage

Stoppage may cost Canadian economy $1B a day, says association
Rail shutdown halts all West Coast Express service to and from Vancouver

Rail shutdown halts all West Coast Express service to and from Vancouver

TransLink has arranged for increased bus service to support passengers
'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

'We are asking them to show up': Why Air Canada's pilots are considering strike action

Pilots hope their employer will modernize the "stale and outdated" 10-year contract, says union.
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