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Scooters, e-bikes and mopeds ride into regulatory grey zones as Canada's cities and provinces race to keep up

Scooters, e-bikes and mopeds ride into regulatory grey zones as Canada's cities and provinces race to keep up

‘Micromobility’ vehicles — lightweight, electric and often unlicensed — are thriving in a country without uniform standards for manufacturing and safety. Advocates are calling on Ottawa to change that.
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Air Canada strike: Flights may be affected by mid-September

Air Canada strike: Flights may be affected by mid-September

Air Canada's pilots are still bracing to strike as they haven't reached an agreement with their employer.
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Drivers see cheaper prices at the pump as crude oil slumps

Drivers see cheaper prices at the pump as crude oil slumps

CALGARY — Canadian drivers are enjoying cheaper gas prices heading into fall, a trend experts say could persist through the remainder of the year. As of Friday morning, the average gasoline price in Canada was 152.
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B.C. Greens make election pledge for free transit, doubling of bus numbers

B.C. Greens make election pledge for free transit, doubling of bus numbers

VICTORIA — Public transit in British Columbia should be free for everybody, says Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau. The Greens are making free public transit one of the party's promises ahead of B.C.'s Oct. 19 election, she said Thursday.
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Auto sales rise 5.6% in August but DesRosiers says growth set to slow

Auto sales rise 5.6% in August but DesRosiers says growth set to slow

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says August auto sales were up 5.6 per cent compared with the same time last year but predicts sales gains will be tougher to come by in the coming months.
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Union members authorize possible B.C. port strike but no notice issued

Union members authorize possible B.C. port strike but no notice issued

VANCOUVER — The union representing foremen at British Columbia's ports say members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action if necessary in an ongoing labour dispute with port employers.
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Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers strike

Operator announces mediated talks as Metro Vancouver HandyDART transit workers strike

VANCOUVER — The operator of Metro Vancouver's specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute that has shut down most of the service.
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What travellers need to know about Air Canada's new check-in cut-off time

What travellers need to know about Air Canada's new check-in cut-off time

Travellers need to be more punctual for flights with Canada's flag carrier.
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Cars allowed again: Gastown pedestrian pilot project comes to an end

Cars allowed again: Gastown pedestrian pilot project comes to an end

You will be able to drive through Gastown once again
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EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO

OTTAWA — It is already more cost effective over the long term to buy an electric vehicle than a gas-powered model, but the savings must get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales targets, the parliamentary budget office concluded in a
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