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Here's when airlines owe you compensation

Under changes proposed by Canada's transport regulator, the following reasons for a flight delay or cancellation would qualify travellers for compensation of up to $1,000 — though most already apply. - Flight crew or cabin crew shortage.
'Essential travel only': TransLink warns about Metro Vancouver service impacts due to snow

'Essential travel only': TransLink warns about Metro Vancouver service impacts due to snow

Find out what you need to know if you have to head out today.
Update: 20% of flights cancelled at YVR

Update: 20% of flights cancelled at YVR

YVR is telling travellers to check the status of their flights as snow is having an impact on operations.
Mullen Group signs deal to buy logistics company ContainerWorld

Mullen Group signs deal to buy logistics company ContainerWorld

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. says it has signed a letter of intent to buy logistics company ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
'Tires aren't a silver bullet': TransLink braces for Metro Vancouver snowstorm

'Tires aren't a silver bullet': TransLink braces for Metro Vancouver snowstorm

"Buses are only as good as the roads they drive."
Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

Feds announce funding to remove 34 abandoned boats in B.C.

$1.6 million will go toward six B.C.-based contractors tackling eight projects.
Trucking company suspended after alleged helicopter overpass strike in Burnaby

Trucking company suspended after alleged helicopter overpass strike in Burnaby

Machine Transport Inc.'s 20-vehicle fleet will remain grounded until police complete an investigation into a reported overpass strike at the Gilmore overpass in Burnaby Monday.
WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

WestJet Encore pilots kick off conciliation, starting countdown to possible strike

The union representing pilots with WestJet's regional subsidiary has turned to Ottawa for a dispute resolution after contract talks reached a “near standstill” in recent days.
BC Ferries picks Netherlands-based company to build four more hybrid-electric ships

BC Ferries picks Netherlands-based company to build four more hybrid-electric ships

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has awarded a contract to build four new hybrid-electric vessels to be ready to sail by 2027.
Trucking company off the road after allegedly hitting Massey tunnel roof

Trucking company off the road after allegedly hitting Massey tunnel roof

Ministry said grounding vehicles sends a 'strong message' about crashes into infrastructure.