CN pulling rail workers out of Jasper as Alberta mountain town rebuilds from wildfire | CBC News

CN pulling rail workers out of Jasper as Alberta mountain town rebuilds from wildfire | CBC News

The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) announced it’s moving its crew change terminal out of Jasper, Alta. The change is scheduled to take effect by Sept. 2025, according to Ashley Michnowski, media relations for CN.  A letter from CN to all Jasper-based employees says the decision is aimed at improving network fluidity between Edmonton and Blue River/McBride,…

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Inside the new B.C. employment protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers | CBC News

Inside the new B.C. employment protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers | CBC News

New employment standards for people who work through gig-based apps like Uber, DoorDash, Skip the Dishes and Lyft come into effect in British Columbia on Sept 3.  While the regulations include a minimum wage of $20.88, workers’ compensation coverage, and measures for pay transparency, some gig workers are still skeptical.  “It’s good the legislation is coming,…

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