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B.C.’s new union rules could create ‘battle zone’ in big construction

B.C.’s new union rules could create ‘battle zone’ in big construction

Raids expected as independent unions begin work on pipelines, LNG
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Flower, plant sales fund women’s health programs ahead of Mother’s Day

Flower, plant sales fund women’s health programs ahead of Mother’s Day

Save-on-Foods celebrates Mother’s Day by supporting the health and well-being of women and newborns. Proceeds of fresh cut bouquets, a dozen roses and select potted plants purchased in any of the brand’s 166 stores, between May 9 and 15 will be donated to women’s health programs at hospitals in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Uber and Lyft drivers strike across the U.S.

Uber and Lyft drivers strike across the U.S.

Ride-hailing drivers expose financial unrest before Uber IPO
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HBC to pay $4.5M to close deceptive pricing probe: Competition Bureau

HBC to pay $4.5M to close deceptive pricing probe: Competition Bureau

The bureau took legal action against the retailer in 2017
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Don’t stop the presses: Report finds Canadian newspaper readership at all-time high

Don’t stop the presses: Report finds Canadian newspaper readership at all-time high

88% of Canadians read newspapers every week, highest since first Newspapers 24/7 Report in 2012
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Google promises a smarter and smaller AI assistant

Google promises a smarter and smaller AI assistant

The assistant will be able to book cars and tickets using online forms on Android phones
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WestJet profit up as concerns linger over 737 Max grounding and Swoop

WestJet profit up as concerns linger over 737 Max grounding and Swoop

Rivalries have spawned a predatory pricing investigation into WestJet and Swoop by Canada’s watchdog
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B.C. unions expect membership gains from labour code changes

B.C. unions expect membership gains from labour code changes

NDP government still considering response to ‘gig economy’ trend
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Max 8 grounding hitting Air Canada’s bottom line despite a strong quarter

Max 8 grounding hitting Air Canada’s bottom line despite a strong quarter

Canada’s largest airline cancelled a total of 8,000 flights last quarter
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Kids under 16 can keep working for now, B.C. labour minister says

Kids under 16 can keep working for now, B.C. labour minister says

Opposition questions impact on agricultural, co-op jobs
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