Tag: Paul Finch

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

Labour My Kootenay Now Staff - April 14, 2025

While the job action on the Kootenay Lake Ferry has finally come to an end, the BC General Employees’...

Kootenay Lake Ferry strike to come to an end

Labour Kate Brown - April 9, 2025

It’s the news we have all been waiting for, the Kootenay Lake ferry strike will end Friday morning ahead...

BCGEU reaches tentative agreement with WaterBridge ferries; Job action paused

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 28, 2024

The job action impacting West Kootenay ferry operations may be coming to an end soon, with the BC General...

BCGEU suspends overtime work ban on Arrow Lake ferries

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 11, 2024

The overtime work ban against Arrow Lake ferry operator WaterBridge Ferries has been suspended. Effective 3 p.m. on Friday, the...

WaterBridge employee speaks on safety and wage concerns amidst strike negotiations

Transit Storrm Lennie - October 9, 2024

The bargaining committee representing 90 WaterBridge Ferries employees has broken its silence on the issues that have contributed to...

Workers at WaterBridge Ferries to institute overtime ban Saturday

Transit My Kootenay Now Staff - September 28, 2024

Members of the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at WaterBridge Ferries will begin job action with an overtime ban...

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Herbicides to be applied in Trail’s Gyro Park

Environment August 19, 2025

On Wednesday of this week and the following Wednesday, certain areas will undergo treatment as part of routine maintenance.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial August 19, 2025

Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial August 19, 2025

A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones.

Trail demolition projects behind schedule, over budget

City of Trail August 19, 2025

The demolition of some historic downtown Trail buildings is about a month behind schedule and expected to cost more than originally forecast.

Montrose woman loses license for drunk driving

RCMP August 19, 2025

A 58-year-old Montrose woman has been issued a 90-day driving ban.

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