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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout

No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout

British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast.
B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized workers to resolve their dispute immediately as a lockdown paralyzes shipping along Canada's west coast.
Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Business groups say the work stoppage at B.C. ports is the latest in a run of supply chain disruptions affecting Canadian companies and the country's economy.
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

VANCOUVER — Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.
Keel laying in Romania for first of B.C. Ferries' new Island-class vessels

Keel laying in Romania for first of B.C. Ferries' new Island-class vessels

The company plans to start bringing new electric ferries into service in 2027.
October auto sales rise to match 2019 levels, DesRosiers says

October auto sales rise to match 2019 levels, DesRosiers says

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says vehicle sales in October were up 8.8 per cent from the same month last year.
More than 100 oil tankers through Vancouver port in six months

More than 100 oil tankers through Vancouver port in six months

Port's new tracking system makes for more efficient coordination of marine traffic
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employers say

Union issues strike notice in B.C. port labour dispute, employers say

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's ports may again be disrupted by a labour dispute, as employers say they have received 72-hour strike notice from the union representing foremen.
Air Canada more than tripling Vancouver-China flight frequency

Air Canada more than tripling Vancouver-China flight frequency

Added flights to Shanghai and resumed daily flights to Beijing are set to add 2,980 more flights per week between Vancouver and mainland China
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