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B.C. port strike already raising North American cargo congestion concerns

B.C. port strike already raising North American cargo congestion concerns

Freighter logjam building at the ports of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and Prince Rupert as ILWU job action heads into its third day with no contract resolution in sight
Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

Further negotiations won't bring end to B.C. port workers strike, employers say

VANCOUVER — Talks to end a strike at British Columbia's ports have stalled with both sides accusing the other of being unreasonable.
Canada's new cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

Canada's new cruise ship rules don't plug loopholes for major source of wastewater pollution

The new regulations prohibit cruise ships from dumping greywater or sewage within three nautical miles of shore.
Busy long weekend for BC Ferries, with heavy traffic and some waits

Busy long weekend for BC Ferries, with heavy traffic and some waits

Traffic is heavy, and there have been several-sailing waits on some routes and sailing delays due to the volume of traffic.
B.C. dockworkers set up picket lines at Port of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­terminals

B.C. dockworkers set up picket lines at Port of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­terminals

Strike action begins as last-minute negotiations for a new contract between unionized port workers and maritime employers in the province fail to secure a new contract
Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

Rob Shaw: Long weekend, long list of problems, long wait for a fix at BC Ferries

The mess continues and there is no end in sight
Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants B.C. port strike averted, cites economic impact

Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants B.C. port strike averted, cites economic impact

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it is "deeply disturbed" the British Columbia port workers' union has served strike notice and is prepared to take job action on Saturday.
Lynx Air president and CEO Merren McArthur to step down in September

Lynx Air president and CEO Merren McArthur to step down in September

CALGARY — Lynx Air says president and CEO Merren McArthur is stepping down for personal reasons. The Calgary-based airline says its founding CEO will continue in the role until the end of September to allow time to find her replacement.
Surrey SkyTrain derailment investigation points to neglect, deficient quality control

Surrey SkyTrain derailment investigation points to neglect, deficient quality control

A draft internal report examined some of the factors that contributed to a rare SkyTrain derailment incident that occurred in 2022
Down one vessel, BC Ferries cancels some sailings on busy long weekend

Down one vessel, BC Ferries cancels some sailings on busy long weekend

The Coastal Celebration is in refit and the job is taking longer than expected, BC Ferries said.