Students in Masset, B.C., are now learning in a newly upgraded school designed to protect them from natural disasters, thanks to Canada’s …
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Canfor to permanently close two sawmills in B.C., minister pledges support for impacted workers
The B.C. forestry sector is facing further challenges with Canfor’s announcement of the permanent closure of two sawmills and reduced operations in …
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The union representing foremen at British Columbia’s ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers strike
The operator of Metro Vancouver’s specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unionized Metro Vancouver HandyDART employees plan strike rally after offer rejection
The union local for Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers says it will hold a rally in Vancouver today to mark the beginning of …
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The president of the union local for B.C. HandyDART workers says a withdrawal of the transit service is “imminent” as it prepares …
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Workers at British Columbia’s HandyDART transit service have rejected a final contract offer, and their union says it is now considering its …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
B.C.’s West Coast Express commuter train still suspended as work stoppage continues
An end to a countrywide rail stoppage may be in sight, but riders of British Columbia’s West Coast Express are facing at …
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Rail commuters in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland must find alternative transportation after Canada’s two major railways locked out workers in their first-ever …
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Labour Relations
HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached
The union that represents more than 600 HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver says they’ll go on strike on Aug. 26 if a …