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Remote software updates transforming auto industry, experts say

Remote software updates transforming auto industry, experts say

TORONTO — Picture a broken-down car at the side of the road. Most likely, it's an image of a frustrated driver looking under the hood or using their phone to call for help. But that may be changing.
Driver misclassification a ‘disaster’ for trucking companies, TFI head says

Driver misclassification a ‘disaster’ for trucking companies, TFI head says

MONTREAL — The head of Canada's largest trucking firm says rampant undercutting of labour laws is harming companies like his as well as drivers, a problem felt all the more acutely in lean economic times.
TransLink dropped its file to make Metro Vancouver transit essential. But why?

TransLink dropped its file to make Metro Vancouver transit essential. But why?

The strike impacted thousands of people across the region.
Burnaby's commercial vehicle cop points to 'Ontario model' for improved truck safety

Burnaby's commercial vehicle cop points to 'Ontario model' for improved truck safety

Nearly 7 out of 10 trucks checked in Burnaby last year were taken off the road for safety violations. Burnaby RCMP Const. Kevin Connolly told the city's public safety committee in November it might be time to look to Ontario to see what that province is doing right.
Victoria airport improvement fee rising to $25 for departing passengers

Victoria airport improvement fee rising to $25 for departing passengers

Departing passengers will pay the new fee for tickets purchased starting April 1 for travel after May 1
Eby astonished as trucking firms ask court to lift bans over B.C. overpass crash

Eby astonished as trucking firms ask court to lift bans over B.C. overpass crash

VANCOUVER — Two trucking firms are taking the B.C. government to court to get their vehicles back on the province's roads after an overpass crash last December, in what Premier David Eby called an "astonishing" move. Lawyers for B.C.
MP to take petition calling for $1B investment in Island rail to Ottawa

MP to take petition calling for $1B investment in Island rail to Ottawa

Petition with 7,610 signatures recommends spending money to create a modern freight and passenger service on Vancouver Island.
What should Delta, Metro Vancouver do about truck parking dilemma?

What should Delta, Metro Vancouver do about truck parking dilemma?

Commercial truck parking is not a permitted use on the ALR
January auto sales jump nearly 15% as 'pent-up demand' continues to drive trends

January auto sales jump nearly 15% as 'pent-up demand' continues to drive trends

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says auto sales jumped 14.9 per cent in January compared with the year before. Manufacturers reported an estimated 112,862 transactions for the month, up from 98,259 units in January 2023.
Strike averted: Metro Vancouver transit supervisors, bus company accept mediator's plan

Strike averted: Metro Vancouver transit supervisors, bus company accept mediator's plan

CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company have accepted recommendations proposed by special mediator Vince Ready, avoiding a 72-hour strike planned for this weekend.