Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have signed new collective agreements, ending the bargaining process and providing labour stability through January, 2029.
After more than two years of negotiations, both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have reached agreements in principle covering the union’s urban and rural bargaining units.
Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.
The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast as a series of atmospheric rivers brings heavy rain to the coast.
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).