Saturday, August 5th, 2023
B.C. port dispute ends as workers vote to accept new deal
Nearly 75 per cent of union members voted to approve the tentative agreement Port workers in British Columbia have accepted a new tentative deal with their employers, bringing an end to a tumultuous, weeks-long contract dispute that has paralyzed industries and supply chains across Canada. Late on Friday, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) says the vast majority of its more-than-7,400 members voted to ratify a deal reached with help from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The two-day vote closed at 6 p.m. PT on Friday. “The results of theRead more
Nova Scotia facing heavy rains just two weeks after historic floods
Flooding is affecting some areas of the province with more rain on the way After momentous rains led to devastating floods in many areas of Nova Scotia last month, another big storm has caused flooding, road closures and power outages — and even more bad weather is on the way. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Hants County, effective as of 5 p.m. Saturday. Rainfall warnings are also in effect for Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness, Richmond, Victoria and Cape Breton counties. A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for Colchester,Read more