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Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

Richmond box company fined $290K for fatal work injury

A forklift operator was struck by loaded pallets in 2022.
B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

B.C. NDP ministers Bains, Ralston and Fleming won't seek re-election

VICTORIA — Three provincial New Democrat ministers have announced they won't seek re-election in British Columbia's fall vote.
June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says June light vehicle sales were relatively weak amid widespread software outages after cybersecurity attacks last month.
First GST/HST credit payment from 2023 tax returns set to arrive July 5

First GST/HST credit payment from 2023 tax returns set to arrive July 5

OTTAWA — The first of four payments from the GST/HST credit is set to hit Canadians’ bank accounts on July 5.
WestJet strike: Metro Vancouverites on hold for days trying to rebook flights

WestJet strike: Metro Vancouverites on hold for days trying to rebook flights

"Is there a way to reach customer service?" asked a frustrated flyer.
Vancouver office market struggling as vacancies rise, construction dives

Vancouver office market struggling as vacancies rise, construction dives

Vacancy rate hits 9.7%, second straight quarter of increase
WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

CALGARY — WestJet says its operations have "stabilized" after a strike by its mechanics over the long weekend upended plans for thousands of Canadians.
B.C. municipalities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years

B.C. municipalities get $1.6 billion in federal infrastructure funds over five years

VICTORIA — Three levels of government say they've finalized a deal that will provide more than $1.6 billion in federal funding over the next five years to communities in British Columbia, to build and maintain "critical infrastructure.
Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit widened to $1.9B in May

Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit widened to $1.9B in May

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened to $1.9 billion in May as exports fell to their lowest level since July last year. The result compared with a revised trade deficit of $1.3 billion for April, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.