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Trudeau says pressure is on to end B.C. port strike, on day seven of stoppage

Trudeau says pressure is on to end B.C. port strike, on day seven of stoppage

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will continue putting pressure on both sides to end the British Columbia port strike, as the stoppage drags on for a seventh day.
More pay, more benefits, more 'contracting in': The new agreement for SkyTrain workers

More pay, more benefits, more 'contracting in': The new agreement for SkyTrain workers

Union members that work on the Expo and Millennium lines are expected to vote on the deal later this month.
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s post-port-strike quest: replace Robin Silvester

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s post-port-strike quest: replace Robin Silvester

CFO Victor Pang appointed interim president and CEO while VFPA board of directors embarks on search for Robin Silvester’s replacement
Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike

Employers call for binding arbitration after fifth day of B.C. port strike

VANCOUVER — Maritime employers in British Columbia are proposing binding arbitration to end the province's port strike, after talks with the workers' union deadlocked.
Nearly 2,000 Air Canada flights delayed, cancelled over long weekend

Nearly 2,000 Air Canada flights delayed, cancelled over long weekend

MONTREAL — Air Canada delayed or cancelled nearly 2,000 flights over the Canada Day long weekend in a potential taste of more trouble ahead for passengers.
B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

VANCOUVER — Talks between maritime employers and the union involved in British Columbia's port strike are deadlocked over maintenance work, both sides say.
Major speed bumps on the road to securing a new B.C. port worker contract

Major speed bumps on the road to securing a new B.C. port worker contract

Terminal automation, benefits and wage demands top the list of major stumbling blocks to ending the province’s maritime supply chain shutdown
Seaspan to add $4.8M building to North Vancouver shipyard

Seaspan to add $4.8M building to North Vancouver shipyard

It’s the latest in a long line of investments the company has made since being awarded contracts under the national shipbuilding strategy.
Seven new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Seven new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Ascent Helicopters Ltd.’s contract as the sole supplier of rotary-wing aircraft for air ambulance services in B.C. is expected to start between late fall 2024 and early spring 2025.
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 Vancouver and Prince Rupert as ILWU job action heads into its third day with no contract resolution in sight
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