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CBC
15 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Montreal Metro and bus services to be disrupted for several days due to strike
Social Sharing Maintenance workers with Montreal's public transit service are going on strike this month, leading to service disruptions outside of rush hour on both the bus and Metro lines. Quebec's administrative labour tribunal made the announcement in a news release Monday, saying the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) workers will go on strike from June 9 at 12 a.m. to June 17 at 11:59 p.m. The parties have agreed to provide essential services only during peak hours and late in the evening on June 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17. There will be extended service periods on June 12 and full service over Canadian Grand Prix weekend from June 13 to June 15, when the city sees a significant increase in traffic. STM service limited to rush hour and late evenings on June 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17: Metro: • 6:30 a.m. to 9:38 a.m. • 2:45 p.m. to 5:48 p.m. • 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Bus: • 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. The following is the schedule of services offered on June 12, the eve of Canadian Grand Prix weekend: Metro: • 6:30 a.m. to 10:38 a.m. • 2:45 p.m. to 6:48 p.m. • 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Bus: • 6:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. • 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. • 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. The STM outlines the plan on its website.
CBC
6 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Mayor calls on province to intervene in nearly 5-month-long Vancouver Island transit strike
Social Sharing The mayor of North Cowichan, B.C., says it is time for the province to step up and help end a months-long transit strike in his region. Transit operators with Cowichan Valley Transit walked off the job at the beginning of February in a push for higher wages, as well as washroom breaks and places to take them. The action has halted all regular bus services and limited HandyDART rides to people with renal dialysis, cancer treatment or multiple sclerosis appointments. Now, close to five months in, Mayor Rob Douglas says residents are getting frustrated. "People are really starting to feel the pain." Cowichan Valley Transit serves North Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan and smaller and more rural communities in the Cowichan Valley — an area about 45 kilometres north of Victoria, along Vancouver Island's east coast. It's run by Transdev, a private French company that is contracted by B.C. Transit to operate 10 public transit systems in B.C. Negotiators for Transdev and Unifor locals 114 and 333 reached a deal back in April, but it was overwhelmingly rejected by union members. Employees say they want to shrink the pay gap between transit workers in the Cowichan Valley and those in Victoria — which the union says is a difference of $6.72 an hour. Transdev previously told CBC News that its goal in the negotiations is "finding a resolution that supports our employees while maintaining the long-term sustainability of transit services in the Cowichan Valley." Douglas said the strike is taking a toll on his community. He said he and some of his regional colleagues want the province to intervene, echoing calls made earlier by the union. That could mean forcing the parties to go to arbitration. Even though the transit system is funded publicly, the fact that it's operated privately means the labour dispute is between the employer (Transdev) and the employees. That means both B.C. Transit and the provincial government have been reluctant to step in. B.C. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside said she understands the strike has made life difficult for people in the Cowichan Valley. She said the Labour Relations Board is providing mediation services to the union and employer, and that she has urged the parties to make use of that support to find a resolution. She's expecting a progress report from the mediator in the coming days. "So we're looking at what other possibilities there are under the [labour] code to assist the parties, once I've heard back from the mediator," Whiteside told CBC News. She would not say specifically whether she would order binding arbitration. A spokesperson for B.C. Transit said in a statement that the agency "understand[s] the frustration felt by customers, and that the job action is difficult for everyone involved in the region." "Our organization strongly believes in the collective bargaining process and hopes the two sides will reach an agreement soon," the spokesperson said. Douglas said he believes in collective bargaining, too, but that the strike has gone on too long. "It's time for the province to take on a bigger role in helping resolve this," he said.
Bloomberg
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
NJ Transit Strike Ends After Agency, Engineers Make Deal
After prolonged wage negotiations, New Jersey Transit and train engineers reached an agreement on Sunday evening — but not before triggering a transit strike that paralyzed travel between New Jersey and New York City. Hundreds of engineers walked off the job in the early hours of Friday, shutting down all 12 commuter rail lines and forcing hundreds of thousands of commuters to cram into buses, PATH trains, ferries and other modes of transport. Shakira fans were left fuming as they faced gridlock, surge pricing on rideshares and pickup delays after leaving the popstar's concerts last week. The pact ends the first railroad strike for the transit system in more than 40 years. Service is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, Sri Taylor reports. Today on CityLab:
CNN
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for May 19: Biden, Russia-Ukraine, Severe weather, Brooklyn Bridge, Escaped inmates
Good news, New Jersey! It appears the transit strike may soon be over, and you'll once again have access to the nation's third-largest commuter railroad. Negotiators for New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative labor agreement over the weekend and the engineers are expected to be back at work today. However, the railroad will need one more day before resuming full operations. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer, one that has spread to his bones. Biden, 82, and his family are reviewing treatment options with his medical team. In response to the news, well-wishes came from across the political world. 'We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,' President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. Former President Barack Obama, who tapped Biden, his then-vice president, to lead the White House task force aimed at curing cancer, shared his thoughts on X as well: 'Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace.' President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak by phone today about ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Yet over the weekend, instead of ceasing hostilities, Russia battered Ukraine with its largest drone attack since the invasion began in 2023. Russia launched 273 drones in one night, the Ukrainian Air Force said, predominantly targeting the central Kyiv region. More strikes hit overnight, killing at least two people and injuring 13 others, local authorities said earlier today. 'I think Ukraine has done a lot to demonstrate that they are interested in ending this war and ending it however it needs to be ended,' US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said in a Fox News interview on Sunday. He also said Russia needs to show it is serious about peace. A violent storm system cut a path of destruction through several states and left dozens dead over the weekend. At least 18 fatalities were reported in Kentucky after a 'large, extremely dangerous' tornado swept east. 'I've now been governor for at least 14 federally declared disasters, 13 of them weather. And this is one of the worst,' Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said at a news conference. 'It's one of the worst in terms of the loss of human life. It's one of the worst in terms of damage.' Significant destruction was reported in Grinnell, Kansas, where homes were flattened, roads blocked and vehicles overturned. Houses and buildings in three counties were also damaged or lost in storms that produced at least two tornadoes in Colorado. Residents of St. Louis experienced an EF3 tornado, which had winds up to 152 mph. At times stretching a mile wide, the twister traveled at least 8 miles, claimed at least seven lives and damaged about 5,000 buildings. A Mexican training ship called the Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night. Two people died after falling from its masts and 19 others were injured. Known as the 'Ambassador and Knight of the Seas,' the ship had just spent five days docked at the South Street Seaport Museum. It was on a global goodwill tour and en route to Iceland at the time of the incident. According to the NYPD, a preliminary investigation has determined that the ship 'experienced a mechanical malfunction.' Although the bridge was temporarily closed after the collision, it sustained no visible damage and appeared to be left structurally intact. The collision of the Cuauhtémoc with the Brooklyn Bridge comes just 16 months after a massive cargo ship plowed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. A massive manhunt is underway for a group of inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday. Ten men fled after breaching a wall behind a toilet, and so far, only three have been recaptured. Now, authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking down the remaining seven escapees. Both the governor of Louisiana and the FBI are offering rewards for information leading to their apprehension. 'Unfortunately, they have friends and family members who are helping them and concealing them and helping them move, which makes law enforcement's job more challenging. We end up getting there just a little too late,' Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges said. The inmates, who range in age from 19 to 42 years old, face a wide array of charges, including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, armed robbery, domestic abuse and murder. Man who stabbed bestselling author sentencedThe 27-year-old man who attempted to assassinate author Salman Rushdie has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Rushdie suffered more than a dozen knife wounds and lost his vision in one eye during the 2022 attack. 'New era' of Alzheimer's researchThe FDA has given clearance to a new test to help doctors with the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. The blood test was approved for adults 55 and older who were already showing signs and symptoms of the illness. The biggest win of her careerWhen Jasmine Paolini defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the Italian Open women's singles final on Saturday, she became the first Italian player to win the tournament in 40 years. A year of extremes for Scottie SchefflerOne year after his arrest for allegedly trying to drive around the scene of a fatal crash ahead of his tee time, Scheffler won his first PGA Championship. He finished Sunday's final round at 11-under par, five strokes ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Davis Riley and Harris English. Ain't no mountain high enoughA British mountaineer broke his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide when he scaled Mount Everest on Sunday for the 19th time. Kenton Cool, 51, first scaled the 29,032-foot peak in 2004 and has been doing it almost every year since. 274,000That's about how many sharks are killed globally each day, a rate of 100 million every year. 'Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, 'EAT THE TARIFFS,' and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I'll be watching, and so will your customers!!!' — President Trump, in a post on social media, after the retail giant announced its products would become more expensive as a result of his tariffs being 'too high.' Check your local forecast here>>> Finding a sense of freedom on 4 wheelsDespite the constant hunger, one young girl in Gaza says skateboarding 'helps us forget the bombings, the death, the war.'
CNN
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for May 19: Biden, Russia-Ukraine, Severe weather, Brooklyn Bridge, Escaped inmates
Good news, New Jersey! It appears the transit strike may soon be over, and you'll once again have access to the nation's third-largest commuter railroad. Negotiators for New Jersey Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative labor agreement over the weekend and the engineers are expected to be back at work today. However, the railroad will need one more day before resuming full operations. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Get '5 Things' in your inbox If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer, one that has spread to his bones. Biden, 82, and his family are reviewing treatment options with his medical team. In response to the news, well-wishes came from across the political world. 'We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery,' President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social. Former President Barack Obama, who tapped Biden, his then-vice president, to lead the White House task force aimed at curing cancer, shared his thoughts on X as well: 'Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace.' President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak by phone today about ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Yet over the weekend, instead of ceasing hostilities, Russia battered Ukraine with its largest drone attack since the invasion began in 2023. Russia launched 273 drones in one night, the Ukrainian Air Force said, predominantly targeting the central Kyiv region. More strikes hit overnight, killing at least two people and injuring 13 others, local authorities said earlier today. 'I think Ukraine has done a lot to demonstrate that they are interested in ending this war and ending it however it needs to be ended,' US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said in a Fox News interview on Sunday. He also said Russia needs to show it is serious about peace. A violent storm system cut a path of destruction through several states and left dozens dead over the weekend. At least 18 fatalities were reported in Kentucky after a 'large, extremely dangerous' tornado swept east. 'I've now been governor for at least 14 federally declared disasters, 13 of them weather. And this is one of the worst,' Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said at a news conference. 'It's one of the worst in terms of the loss of human life. It's one of the worst in terms of damage.' Significant destruction was reported in Grinnell, Kansas, where homes were flattened, roads blocked and vehicles overturned. Houses and buildings in three counties were also damaged or lost in storms that produced at least two tornadoes in Colorado. Residents of St. Louis experienced an EF3 tornado, which had winds up to 152 mph. At times stretching a mile wide, the twister traveled at least 8 miles, claimed at least seven lives and damaged about 5,000 buildings. A Mexican training ship called the Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night. Two people died after falling from its masts and 19 others were injured. Known as the 'Ambassador and Knight of the Seas,' the ship had just spent five days docked at the South Street Seaport Museum. It was on a global goodwill tour and en route to Iceland at the time of the incident. According to the NYPD, a preliminary investigation has determined that the ship 'experienced a mechanical malfunction.' Although the bridge was temporarily closed after the collision, it sustained no visible damage and appeared to be left structurally intact. The collision of the Cuauhtémoc with the Brooklyn Bridge comes just 16 months after a massive cargo ship plowed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. A massive manhunt is underway for a group of inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday. Ten men fled after breaching a wall behind a toilet, and so far, only three have been recaptured. Now, authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking down the remaining seven escapees. Both the governor of Louisiana and the FBI are offering rewards for information leading to their apprehension. 'Unfortunately, they have friends and family members who are helping them and concealing them and helping them move, which makes law enforcement's job more challenging. We end up getting there just a little too late,' Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges said. The inmates, who range in age from 19 to 42 years old, face a wide array of charges, including aggravated assault, false imprisonment, armed robbery, domestic abuse and murder. Man who stabbed bestselling author sentencedThe 27-year-old man who attempted to assassinate author Salman Rushdie has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Rushdie suffered more than a dozen knife wounds and lost his vision in one eye during the 2022 attack. 'New era' of Alzheimer's researchThe FDA has given clearance to a new test to help doctors with the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. The blood test was approved for adults 55 and older who were already showing signs and symptoms of the illness. The biggest win of her careerWhen Jasmine Paolini defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 in the Italian Open women's singles final on Saturday, she became the first Italian player to win the tournament in 40 years. A year of extremes for Scottie SchefflerOne year after his arrest for allegedly trying to drive around the scene of a fatal crash ahead of his tee time, Scheffler won his first PGA Championship. He finished Sunday's final round at 11-under par, five strokes ahead of Bryson DeChambeau, Davis Riley and Harris English. Ain't no mountain high enoughA British mountaineer broke his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest mountain by a non-Sherpa guide when he scaled Mount Everest on Sunday for the 19th time. Kenton Cool, 51, first scaled the 29,032-foot peak in 2004 and has been doing it almost every year since. 274,000That's about how many sharks are killed globally each day, a rate of 100 million every year. 'Between Walmart and China they should, as is said, 'EAT THE TARIFFS,' and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I'll be watching, and so will your customers!!!' — President Trump, in a post on social media, after the retail giant announced its products would become more expensive as a result of his tariffs being 'too high.' Check your local forecast here>>> Finding a sense of freedom on 4 wheelsDespite the constant hunger, one young girl in Gaza says skateboarding 'helps us forget the bombings, the death, the war.'
