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• [New] In Canada, BC Transit and Metro Vancouver have adopted RNG for public buses, supported by provincial mandates requiring 15% renewable content in transportation fuels by 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Air Canada flies direct nonstop between Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Seoul's Incheon International Airport, where customers will now be able to connect conveniently to KORAIL's KTX high-speed Trains via the AREX Express and Seoul Station. Air Canada
• Demand for cruise services at the Port of Vancouver remains robust and is expected to grow, with 2025 numbers projected to be well above historical averages and several new cruise lines calling the Canada Place terminal in coming years, including Villa Vie Residences in 2025. The Maritime Executive
• Labour action at ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert could hurt furniture, metal products, meat products, aluminum, and clothing sectors. The Supply Chain Xchange
• For the first time ever, Air Canada and WestJet will offer nonstop west coast Canadian service to Vancouver to help accommodate demand for flights to the Pacific Northwest during the peak Alaskan cruise season. Tampa Airport
• If the next government felt brave, it could tackle the thornier issue of how to avoid frequent labour disputes - including work stoppages last fall in Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Montreal - that have hurt perceptions of Canadian ports' reliability. The Globe and Mail
• Canada's west coast ports, including Vancouver and Prince Rupert, are facing potential labour disruptions. INTER-SPED
• Vancouver City Council could pause the current plan and reconsider the existing plan based on local context and infrastructure capacity. CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions
• In Vancouver, the opportunity for citizens to have an impact on their city via civic elections has been reduced from every year, to every two, the three, and now four years. CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions
• Prime areas of cooperation with the U.S. could include facilitating ballistic missile defence, such as radar facilities on Vancouver Island, and integrating missile defence operations within the North American Aerospace Defense Command. GIS Reports
• Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta are major hubs for engineering and technology jobs, with cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary leading in job opportunities. Young Engineers Waterloo
• Challenges and Opportunities in Canada While same-day delivery is becoming more common in densely populated cities like Toronto and Vancouver, it remains a logistical challenge in remote and rural areas. PiVAL
• Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning about convective snow bands that continue to impact parts of Metro Vancouver near the Strait of Georgia, bringing highly localized snowfall. vancouversun
• Environment Canada is warning that a bomb cyclone is expected to bring powerful winds to most of Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, with hurricane-force gusts of 120 km/h predicted for some areas this week. vancouversun
• The Government of Canada is investigating AI's potential in automating workflows and improving decision-making, while cities like Toronto and Vancouver are piloting AI-driven tools for spend analysis, vendor selection, and demand forecasting. OECM
• If passed, Vancouver could become one of the first cities in Canada to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset, setting a precedent for others to follow. TU News
• Areas expected to be hit hardest include northern Vancouver Island and the north and central coasts, but gusts of up to 100 km/h are also forecast for heavily populated centers including Victoria and the Sunshine Coast. vancouversun
• Winds gusting up to 100 km/h can be expected in parts of Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, coastal areas of Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, the north and south Gulf Islands, and the Central Coast. CBC
• Canada's west coast ports, including Vancouver and Prince Rupert, faced significant disruptions as dock foremen were locked out by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association. Logistics Management
• Vancouver's port - the largest in Canada - has seen a number of recent disruptions due to labour unrest, including days-long picketing at several grain terminals in September and a work stoppage involving both major Canadian railways in August. CBC
• Closures at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are expected to have a significant impact on many chemical importers. CNBC
• Port of Vancouver foremen will be locked out on Monday unless they scrap a proposed strike, employers at Canada's biggest port said on Friday, but bulk grain handling would not be affected. gCaptain
• There have been a number of recent disruptions at the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest, due to labour unrest. CBC

Last updated: 26 June 2025