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Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

MONTREAL — Shippers are calling on Ottawa to better protect supply chains from labour disruptions after a string of work stoppages over the past 15 months, including a partial strike now playing out at the Port of Montreal.
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Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

MONTREAL — Air Canada pilots have given the green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing fears of a future strike and overcoming concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions.
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John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

The BC Conservative leader also said his party would hold management to account and introduce a monthly flat-fee program for regular travellers
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Has the Air Canada strike been avoided? Pilots to vote on contract

Has the Air Canada strike been avoided? Pilots to vote on contract

Vote closes at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10.
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UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

More than 300 'near misses' between pedestrians, vehicles recorded in two Vancouver intersections.
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Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Metro Vancouver explores alternative means to reduce medium and heavy truck emissions; zero-emission battery-electric trucks not viable option to meet climate change goals
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Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

MONTREAL — The union representing Montreal dockworkers ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but the potential remains for more job action and jammed supply chains in the coming weeks — even with talks set to resume.
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Conservatives would fully fund TransLink, build new bridges

Conservatives would fully fund TransLink, build new bridges

Conservative platform includes new bridges but no road or bridge tolls
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Isn't the left lane in B.C. only for passing?

Isn't the left lane in B.C. only for passing?

The law doesn't specifically say that the left lane on a highway is for passing only.
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B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

B.C. civic politicians urge senior governments to reinstate port police

Under-policed ports allow flow of drugs, contributes to overdose crisis, Union of B.C. Municipalities' delegates heard Sept. 20.
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