March 28, 2024

Teachers Union and Employer move to address fractured bargaining process

The BC Teachers Federation and the BC Public School Employers Association have reached a tentative agreement to address an often messy, and protracted bargaining process. CKNW has obtained details of the deal which would see both sides split the cost of a facilitator, who would help the two groups find common ground on each bargaining issue. If the … [Read more...]

New Metro Vancouver committee to address transportation issues

Metro Vancouver Regional District is hoping a new committee will help reconcile land use and transport issues. Vancouver Director Andrea Reimer says the committee is designed to help create a bridge between municipal offices and Translink's board. Reimer says it's about time: "I think we're the only region in Canada, certainly the only of the big … [Read more...]

Mayors say Translink fare hikes will not address funding shortfall

After Translink announced transit fares will be going up in the new year the Vice Chair of the Mayors Council admits running the system isn't an easy task.  Langley City mayor Peter Fassbender says when it comes to transit affordability is always an issue.  "It always is a challenge. On one hand there are people who say we should have a … [Read more...]