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Rogers ends lockout of Kootenay technicians after 9 days
The union says its members are back to work, although there's no new progress on a collective agreement
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B.C. appoints Vince Ready as special mediator in Kootenay Lake ferry dispute
A mediator was appointed at the request of the General Employees Union
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UPDATED: Kootenay avalanche kills three skiers, injures another
The incident took place Monday afternoon in the Clute Creek watershed
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Kootenay Lake ferry resumes normal schedule, union begins OT ban
The ferry won't sail if crew are required to work overtime
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B.C. runner Matti Erickson crowned NCAA champion
Erickson won the men's 800 at the national indoor track and field championships Sunday
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UPDATE: Ferry union, Kootenay operator trade bad faith accusations
The B.C. General Employees Union and Western Pacific Marine have been in labour talks since May 2024
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Labour board rules against temporary service reduction at Kootenay ferries
The service cuts, however, may still occur in February
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Kootenay ferry service to continue as normal, labour board reconsiders order
Employer applied for reconsideration saying essential service order was too restrictive
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UPDATED: Union issues Jan. 6 strike notice for Kootenay ferries
Only essential passengers will be allowed on a restricted number of crossings
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UPDATED: Police fire at man allegedly carrying knife outside Nelson City Hall
No one was injured in the incident
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