Tag: Unifor

Contract talks stalled for union workers at Victoria’s Empress hotel

Tourism Emily Joveski -
Contract talks have broken off between Victoria’s Fairmont Empress hotel and the union representing its workers.

BC Transit says handyDart service to resume on Monday, other service to follow

BC Transit Mike Patterson -
BC Transit says handyDART service in the Cowichan Valley is set to resume on Monday, September 29, 2025, and customers can begin booking trips immediately.

Cowichan transit workers reject binding arbitration as CVRD urges an end to the strike

BC Transit Mike Patterson -
The province's longest transit strike shows no sign of ending soon after unionized employees in the Cowichan Valley voted to reject the latest contract offer, and also said no to binding arbitration.

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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Allenby Road closure extended until spring 

City of Duncan
Allenby Road in Duncan will remain closed between Boys Road and Miller Road until spring 2027. 

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.

Cowichan Tribes, City of Duncan sign agreement to strengthen relationship

Indigenous
Cowichan Tribes and the City of Duncan have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their government-to-government relationship.
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