News Items tag as: Central Okanagan transit strike

Kelowna residents breathe sigh of relief as buses resume service
November 24, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA – The bus strike ended just in time for Verna Simard. She has to get to the hospital.
Ride the bus for free this month in the Central Okanagan
November 24, 2016 - 9:56 AM

KELOWNA - The new contract is in place, drivers are back to work, and Kelowna Regional Transit riders don't have to pay bus fare for the rest of the month of November.
Central Okanagan bus strike over; transit service to resume
November 23, 2016 - 3:07 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Two weeks after it started, the Central Okanagan transit strike is over.
Bus drivers, employer reach tentative deal in Kelowna
November 22, 2016 - 4:47 PM

CENTRAL OKANAGAN – After almost two weeks on strike, bus drivers in the Central Okanagan may be headed back to work.
Bus strike creates unique challenges for local refugees
November 22, 2016 - 4:40 PM

KELOWNA – The bus strike in the Central Okanagan is having a dire effect on a group of people who already face enormous challenges.
UPDATE: Pellet gun pulled on striking Kelowna drivers; suspect arrested
November 21, 2016 - 2:11 PM

'HE THREATENED TO SLASH EVERYONE ON THE PICKET LINE'
Bus drivers striking in Vernon is illegal, says Labour Relations Board
November 19, 2016 - 8:57 AM

KELOWNA - Members of ATU Local 1722, still on strike in Kelowna, have been given a cease and desist order to stop picketing in Vernon.
Striking bus drivers call for new transit authority for Central Okanagan
November 18, 2016 - 2:30 PM

FIVE YEARS LEFT ON CONTRACT WITH FIRST CANADA
UBC Okanagan offers tips for students and staff trying to get to class
November 18, 2016 - 10:30 AM

KELOWNA – The bus drivers’ strike in Kelowna has hit students at UBC Okanagan hard enough that administrators have provided a list of alternative options available until it is resolved.
Bus strike causing big parking problems for UBC Okanagan
November 15, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA – UBC Okanagan students and staff are banding together to get through the transit strike.
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News Items tag as: Central Okanagan transit strike

Kelowna residents breathe sigh of relief as buses resume service

Ride the bus for free this month in the Central Okanagan

Central Okanagan bus strike over; transit service to resume

Bus drivers, employer reach tentative deal in Kelowna

Bus strike creates unique challenges for local refugees

UPDATE: Pellet gun pulled on striking Kelowna drivers; suspect arrested

Bus drivers striking in Vernon is illegal, says Labour Relations Board

Striking bus drivers call for new transit authority for Central Okanagan

UBC Okanagan offers tips for students and staff trying to get to class

Bus strike causing big parking problems for UBC Okanagan

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