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B.C. union calls for more work-from-home flexibility as fuel prices rise

Business Emily Joveski -
One of British Columbia’s largest public-sector unions is calling on the province to allow more remote work as fuel prices remain high.

More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally

Provincial Emily Joveski -
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.

BCGEU plans to ramp up strike action after talks with province break down

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The head of the B.C. General Employees Union says job action will escalate to more front-line services after the latest round of talks with the province broke down this week. 

Province returning bargaining table with public service union after month-long strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The union representing thousands of striking public service workers in B.C. said it will return to the bargaining table with the Public Service Agency on Monday.

More than 12,500 public service workers taking job action as BCGEU ramps up strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. General Employees Union is again ramping up job action, amid what it says is now the longest public service strike in the province's history.

BCGEU workers strike at B.C. liquor and cannabis distribution sites

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The union representing roughly 34,000 public service workers in British Columbia said it is ramping up job action at liquor and cannabis warehouses as a strike enters its fourth week. 

BCGEU expands job action to include some front-line services

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia is ramping up job action again, this time affecting front-line services.

Public sector workers escalate job action as strike enters third week

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. General Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association are escalating job action as their members enter a third week of strikes. 

B.C. declares meat inspectors essential amid public service strike

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
Provincial meat inspectors have been classified as essential workers amid an escalated strike by B.C. public service workers. 

B.C. public service worker’s union plans to expand strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Over 2,000 British Columbia public service workers chanted and marched on picket lines today demanding wages increases and fair access to telework.

BCGEU calls for review of private ferry operations

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

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Environment
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Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

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Crime
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Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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