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The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.

HandyDART, a door-to-door shared ride service for people with mobility issues and other complex needs, is currently operated by French for-profit contractor TransDev.

A woman who has cared for two siblings with disabilities says major change is needed at Community Living BC, the Crown corporation that works with B.C.'s most vulnerable.

The union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver has voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, signaling the end of their weeks-old strike.

The mayors of two North Shore municipalities say transit must be a top election priority, and want a funding commitment from all major party leaders.

ATU Local 1724 says that it has reached a tentative agreement with Transdev, ending an 18-day strike for HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver.

TransLink says is facing a $600 million funding gap starting in 2026, and could be forced to make massive cuts including slashing bus service by 50 per cent.

Mediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver and its employer, Transdev, have broken off without an agreement following 15 hours of talks.

Mediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers their employer are set to resume Thursday as a strike that has stopped most services drags into a second week.

Transit operators in the Fraser Valley ramped up job action on Monday, beginning the first of two days of planned walkouts as the strike continues.

<p>Following outrage from the public, TransLink's board have reversed their decision to cut the Taxi Saver program.</p>

The union representing transit workers said wages, a lack of benefits for 40 per cent of members in the unit, pension and job security were its key issues.

Wind and snow is causing havoc across the Lower Mainland for the second day in a row.

People who know Richard Morrison a lot, a little or not at all are rallying to help the White Rock man, who became paralyzed last week after smashing into the boards while playing hockey.

Traffic is slower than usual due to the accumulation of white stuff overnight, particularly in the Fraser Valley, where students get a snow day.

TransLink said the driver's vehicle had been thoroughly disinfected, but did not provide details on the routes or times they were operating.

TransLink is asking government for emergency funding to cover mounting losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The strike, which has been ongoing since March 20, has cut regular bus service to Abbotsford, Agassiz-Harrison, Chilliwack, Hope and Mission,

HandyDART users said taxi drivers very rarely exit their vehicles to assist those who live with disabilities.

"The message from TransLink is very clear: come tomorrow, it's no longer an ask — you must wear a mask," said TransLink spokesperson Ben Murphy.