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Veteran mediator Vince Ready has been appointed by the provincial government to help end a transit strike in the Cowichan Valley that’s now in its eighth month. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced the appointment on Friday, saying the strike has gone on “far too long” and has been “deeply disruptive” to people living in the Cowichan Valley who rely on transit. If a settlement is not reached between the parties within 10 days, Ready will submit recommendations to the minister and the parties ... CLICK HERE for the full story 

BC United says the provincial government needs to step in and prevent transit chaos before it begins, as Metro Vancouver buses and SeaBus sit idle during the region’s transit strike. BC United Leader Kevin Falcon says the province needs to show leadership here before things get worse. “This is not about the workers themselves, it’s about a failure of government to make sure they are leading, and make sure we can get these settlements done well in advance of the expiration of contracts, so we don’t run into this situation" ... CLICK HERE for the full story