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Port workers’ union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early
By The Canadian Press on November 10th, 2024
A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union for locked-out workers is accusing employers of abruptly ending contract talks early. The International Longshore and Warehouse Local 514 says the BC Maritime Employers Association ended federally mandated talks with a mediator less than an hour after they began late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia’s ports since Monday have been called off. In an update posted to their website, the BC Maritime Employers Association says they and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 met separately with a mediator and “there was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talks resume in B.C. port dispute in bid to end multi-day lockout
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Contract negotiations resumed Saturday in Vancouver in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia’s ports since Monday. The BC Maritime Employers Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 are scheduled to meet for the next three days in mediated talks to try to break a deadlock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First presumptive human case of avian flu acquired in Canada detected in teen
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2024
British Columbia’s Ministry of Health says the first suspected human case of bird flu contracted in Canada has been detected in B.C. A statement from the office of the provincial health officer says a teenager in the region covered by Fraser Health tested positive for bird flu, and the teen is currently getting treatment at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: B.C. reports 1st presumed human case of avian flu acquired in Canada
By The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2024
British Columbia’s office of the provincial health officer reports that a teen in the province has tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, which it says is the first detection of a presumed human case of H5 avian influenza acquired in Canada. More coming&#... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First World War airmen from New Brunswick were pioneers of air warfare
By Hina Alam, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2024
FREDERICTON – When pilots took to the air for combat during the First World War, it had been less than 15 years since the Wright brothers’ famous first flight in 1903. Aircraft were in the development stage, made of canvas over a wood frame and held together by something similar to piano wire. “They were ... Read More »
1 responseTalks to resume in B.C. port dispute in bid to end multi-day lockout
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on November 9th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Contract negotiations resume today in Vancouver in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia’s ports since Monday. The BC Maritime Employers Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 514 are scheduled to meet for the next three days in mediated talks to try to break a deadlock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freeland rallies a united front ahead of Trump’s return to White House
By Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
OTTAWA – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is getting the band back together, seeking to rally a united front and co-ordinate springing a plan into action to deal with threats posed by the incoming Donald Trump presidency. She’s spending her days talking with heads of major industries and various premiers and meeting with members of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surrey recount confirms B.C. New Democrats win election majority
By Brieanna Charlebois, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia New Democrats have a majority government of 47 seats after a recount in the riding of Surrey-Guildford gave the party’s candidate 22 more votes than the provincial Conservatives. Confirmation of victory for Premier David Eby’s party comes nearly three weeks after election night when no majority could be declared. Garry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal says Quebec-Canada dispute stalling much-needed funding to help homeless
By Joe Bongiorno, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said Friday a “constitutional fight” between Quebec and Canada is tying up money the city desperately needs to deal with its worsening homelessness problem as winter approaches. Plante called on the governments of Quebec and Canada to finalize a deal to free up what she said is $100 million promised to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magnitude 5.3 quake hits northern Yukon, no damage reported
By Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press on November 8th, 2024
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has struck in northern Yukon, but Natural Resources Canada says there have been no reports of damage and none would be expected. The quake struck about 167 kilometres north of Keno, Yukon, and 519 kilometres from Whitehorse, just after noon Pacific Time at a depth of 27 kilometres. Natural Resources Canada ... Read More »
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