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Airline industry claims traveller safety at risk with proposed passenger rights rules

Airline industry claims traveller safety at risk with proposed passenger rights rules

MONTREAL — Aviation companies are making the pitch to Ottawa that stricter rules designed to boost customer compensation and improve service could put passenger safety at risk — an argument consumer advocates reject as "ridiculous.
Sunwing Airlines to fold into WestJet within a year

Sunwing Airlines to fold into WestJet within a year

CALGARY — WestJet said Friday it aims to wind down Sunwing Airlines and integrate the low-cost carrier into its mainline business by October of next year.
Pedestrian safety on sidewalks prompts discussion about e-scooters in B.C.

Pedestrian safety on sidewalks prompts discussion about e-scooters in B.C.

Electric devices aren't permitted on roads – less clear if they’re allowed on sidewalks
Squamish-based Whistler Courier & Freightways resumes deliveries after bridge strike

Squamish-based Whistler Courier & Freightways resumes deliveries after bridge strike

MOTI’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Agency has issued $3,500 in fines.
B.C. gives green light to Roberts Bank terminal expansion

B.C. gives green light to Roberts Bank terminal expansion

B.C. government says ditto to federal environmental certificate for $3.5 billion terminal expansion
Port of Vancouver grain exports double in first half of 2023

Port of Vancouver grain exports double in first half of 2023

Shipments of North Shore terminal commodities potash and metalurgical coal also stable
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
Second major B.C. Ferries vessel may need repairs

Second major B.C. Ferries vessel may need repairs

Ferry workers say the Spirit of Vancouver Island has problems with its hull; news conference set for Thursday
Hundreds of derelict vessels removed from Canadian waters, Coast Guard says

Hundreds of derelict vessels removed from Canadian waters, Coast Guard says

The coast guard's list of wrecks now has nearly 1,500 entries, roughly two thirds of which are in British Columbia.
Port of Vancouver volumes up 11% in first half of 2023

Port of Vancouver volumes up 11% in first half of 2023

Grain volumes more than doubled, cruise ship traffic back 'with a vengeance'
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