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B.C. drivers to get $110 insurance rebate, with rate increases on hold until 2026

B.C. drivers to get $110 insurance rebate, with rate increases on hold until 2026

VICTORIA — Most British Columbia drivers will get a vehicle insurance rebate of $110 this year and basic renewal rates will remain frozen until at least March 2026. The Crown-owned Insurance Corporation of B.C.
Safety board issues message to float-plane pilots on landing-site hazards

Safety board issues message to float-plane pilots on landing-site hazards

RICHMOND, B.C. — An investigation by the Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a small float plane coming in near Tofino, B.C.
Air Canada ranks near bottom on customer satisfaction: survey

Air Canada ranks near bottom on customer satisfaction: survey

MONTREAL — Air Canada ranks below most other major North American airlines on customer satisfaction, with airfares a particular sore point, according to a new survey.
Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response

Another barge adrift in Vancouver prompts speedy coast guard response

VANCOUVER — Another barge went adrift in Vancouver's English Bay, prompting a quick response from the Canadian Coast Guard. A spokeswoman for the agency says it received the report around 2:30 p.m.
YVR support for hidden disabilities reduces 'explanation stress'

YVR support for hidden disabilities reduces 'explanation stress'

A Richmond advocate is optimistic about programs improving accessibility but thinks more consistency is needed.
Richmond Canada Line returns to regular service for one week

Richmond Canada Line returns to regular service for one week

Trains will keep running after 9:30 p.m. from May 6 to 10.
B.C. Ferries plans for long-term contracts with three shipyards

B.C. Ferries plans for long-term contracts with three shipyards

Point Hope and Victoria Shipyards likely to get close to half of drydocking and repair work worth $14.5 million per year for the next five years.
Seaspan ships now equipped with Starlink internet

Seaspan ships now equipped with Starlink internet

Seaspan's more than 150 container ships now connected to broadband Internet by satellite
April auto sales jump 14 per cent; still below pre-pandemic levels: DesRosiers

April auto sales jump 14 per cent; still below pre-pandemic levels: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says April car sales were up 14 per cent compared with the same month last year, though they're still below levels seen pre-pandemic.
CN, CPKC workers approve strike mandate as possible work stoppage looms

CN, CPKC workers approve strike mandate as possible work stoppage looms

Employees at Canada's two biggest railways have authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in three weeks if they are unable to reach new deals on contract demands. About 6,000 employees at Canadian National Railway Co.