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Vehicle supply building. Prices are going down. Is it time to buy a new car?

Vehicle supply building. Prices are going down. Is it time to buy a new car?

For the first time in years, car shoppers are having an easier time finding a deal as the auto industry bounces back from supply chain woes — and experts say the outlook could get even better.
‘It’s been hell’: Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during strike

‘It’s been hell’: Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during strike

Travellers expressed frustration this week over WestJet's response after the airline cancelled more than 1,200 flights due to a strike by plane mechanics, leading advocates to accuse it of breaching consumer protection rules.
International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement

International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement

Investigators with an international environmental watchdog have recommended a probe into whether Canada is violating its own laws by not stopping toxic wastewater from being dumped into the ocean along its Pacific coast.
YVR sees jump in international traffic, domestic lull

YVR sees jump in international traffic, domestic lull

Vancouver International Airport is expected to have 7.8 million passengers in July, August and September, up 9.6 per cent from last year.
Volvo, Westport strike joint venture for hydrogen truck components

Volvo, Westport strike joint venture for hydrogen truck components

Hydrogen combustion engines designed for heavy duty and long-haul trucking
June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says June light vehicle sales were relatively weak amid widespread software outages after cybersecurity attacks last month.
WestJet strike: Metro Vancouverites on hold for days trying to rebook flights

WestJet strike: Metro Vancouverites on hold for days trying to rebook flights

"Is there a way to reach customer service?" asked a frustrated flyer.
WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

CALGARY — WestJet says its operations have "stabilized" after a strike by its mechanics over the long weekend upended plans for thousands of Canadians.
FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC changing the way EV users are charged

FortisBC moving from per minute to per kilowatt hour charging formula in B.C.
WestJet strike: Tips for refunds on Metro Vancouver flights

WestJet strike: Tips for refunds on Metro Vancouver flights

"If WestJet does not fulfil its rebooking obligations, then the next step is buying a ticket on a competitor, and then making WestJet pay for the extra expense — in small claims court if necessary," says an air passenger advocate.