Transportation

CP Railway adjusts safety measures following B.C. train crash: safety board

RICHMOND, B.C. — The Transportation Safety Board says a mistake by a Canadian Pacific Railway supervisor set off a crash between a freight train and a railway work vehicle in Cache Creek, B.C.

Oct 17, 2024 11:36 AM Read more >

Shippers call on feds to shield supply chains against labour disruptions

MONTREAL — Shippers are calling on Ottawa to better protect supply chains from labour disruptions after a string of work stoppages over the past 15 months, including a partial strike now playing out at the Port of Montreal.

Oct 11, 2024 1:41 PM Read more >

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

MONTREAL — Air Canada pilots have given the green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing fears of a future strike and overcoming concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions.

Oct 10, 2024 1:36 PM Read more >

John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

The BC Conservative leader also said his party would hold management to account and introduce a monthly flat-fee program for regular travellers

Oct 10, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

Has the Air Canada strike been avoided? Pilots to vote on contract

Vote closes at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Oct 9, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

UBC study quantifies dangers of using phone while walking in intersection

More than 300 'near misses' between pedestrians, vehicles recorded in two Vancouver intersections.

Oct 8, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Emission regulations leave frustrated B.C. truckers to tamper with controls: report

Metro Vancouver explores alternative means to reduce medium and heavy truck emissions; zero-emission battery-electric trucks not viable option to meet climate change goals

Oct 4, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

MONTREAL — The union representing Montreal dockworkers ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but the potential remains for more job action and jammed supply chains in the coming weeks — even with talks set to resume.

Oct 3, 2024 4:40 PM Read more >

Conservatives would fully fund TransLink, build new bridges

Conservative platform includes new bridges but no road or bridge tolls

Oct 3, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Isn't the left lane in B.C. only for passing?

The law doesn't specifically say that the left lane on a highway is for passing only.

Sep 23, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >