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Employers say 'final offer' tabled to foremen in bid to avoid latest B.C. port strike

Employers say 'final offer' tabled to foremen in bid to avoid latest B.C. port strike

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's port employers say they have presented a "final offer" to the union representing foremen in negotiations aimed at avoiding a labour disruption.
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
B.C. residents warned over possible measles exposure at YVR

B.C. residents warned over possible measles exposure at YVR

Symptoms of measles start with a fever, cough and a runny nose. But in some serious cases, it can lead to an inflammation of the brain known as encephalitis.
Unifor files for conciliation in contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

Unifor files for conciliation in contract talks with Canadian Pacific Kansas City

CALGARY — The union that represents mechanics and labourers at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has filed for conciliation in its contract talks with the railway company.
Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up

Last ship visit set for Wednesday as Victoria cruise season winds up

The Norwegian Jewel is set to be in Victoria from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 2,300 passengers
Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

Hiring spree for De Havilland's North Saanich plant as it gears up to make firefighting planes for Europe

De Havilland is selling 22 Canadair 515 firefighting planes to European customers with delivery expected to begin in late 2027 or early 2028.
YVR's north runway to get $133M refurbishment

YVR's north runway to get $133M refurbishment

Flights scheduled won't be impacted by the construction, according to YVR
B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

B.C. port employers, foremen's union return to negotiation table with mediator

The last agreement between the two sides expired in March 2023, and the union said in September that members had voted 96 per cent in favour of authorizing strike action if necessary.
Used car market expecting supply crunch as fewer off-lease cars return

Used car market expecting supply crunch as fewer off-lease cars return

Already low on inventory, the used car market is facing an additional supply crunch as fewer off-lease vehicles return to dealership lots — and that’s contributing to higher prices.
Wildfires and labour woes singe CN profits amid economic ‘challenges’: CEO

Wildfires and labour woes singe CN profits amid economic ‘challenges’: CEO

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. felt the heat of wildfires and labour disputes last quarter, as the company looks to rebound from the resulting cargo backlogs and lost business.