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Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­HandyDART workers prepare to strike after rejecting contract offer

Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­HandyDART workers prepare to strike after rejecting contract offer

VANCOUVER — The president of the union local for B.C. HandyDART workers says a withdrawal of the transit service in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is "imminent" as it prepares to serve a 72-hour strike notice.
No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general

No conflict in handling of B.C. zero-emission grants, says auditor general

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general found no evidence of a conflict of interest in the handling of provincial grants for the zero-emission vehicle sector, after an accusation by a truck maker earlier this year.
Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

The chair of Canada Post’s board says the organization’s financial situation is unsustainable. "The board and senior management recognize that Canada Post is at a critical juncture," said André Hudon at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Truckers deserve modern highway rest stops, says Prince George long-hauler

Truckers deserve modern highway rest stops, says Prince George long-hauler

Unlit pit toilets without running water aren't good enough for hard-working drivers, he says
Flair Airlines seeks investors to ‘restructure’ finances and grow fleet

Flair Airlines seeks investors to ‘restructure’ finances and grow fleet

VANCOUVER — Flair Airlines is looking for partners to inject fresh capital into the discount carrier in order to "restructure" its finances and build out its fleet.
Not enough local workers applying for jobs, some Island employers say

Not enough local workers applying for jobs, some Island employers say

Some businesses, especially in food industry, worry they won’t be able to hire enough workers.
In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

In history of Canadian rail shutdowns, echoes of some current sticking points

MONTREAL — On a sweltering Thursday 51 years ago, a group of striking railroaders stormed Parliament. For nearly an hour on Aug.
Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

Cabinet set to focus on Canada-U.S. trade relations on third and final day of retreat

HALIFAX — Canada's renewed charm offensive in the United States is "more relevant than ever," Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Tuesday, as the federal cabinet retreat turned its attention to the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

Air Canada offers rebooking flexibility for flights around possible strike date

MONTREAL — Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel.
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles , matching U.S. duties on Chinese EVs.