by South Asian Star | Oct 16, 2025 | Local
The District of Squamish is locking out some unionized workers in a growing labour dispute.The district, located about 50 kilometres north of Vancouver, said the lockout of certain facilities was set to begin at 6 a.m. PT Thursday due to a lack of response from CUPE...
by South Asian Star | Oct 16, 2025 | Local
WARNING: The details in this story are disturbing; discretion is advised. It has been 43 years, but the memory of what happened to Shelley Boden’s family still brings tears to her eyes.“I’m just afraid, you know, for society and the people that are out there that if...
by South Asian Star | Oct 15, 2025 | Local
Almost all of British Columbia’s licensed professional workers are going on strike after contract talks broke down this week. A statement from the Professional Employees Association (PEA) says it was clear during talks on Tuesday that the government wasn’t...
by South Asian Star | Oct 15, 2025 | Local
A Vancouver restaurant owner says he is getting increasingly frustrated about the red tape surrounding liquor sales in the province, especially as the B.C. General Employees Union strike is now in its seventh week. Ignacio Arrieta has owned the popular Mexican...
by South Asian Star | Oct 14, 2025 | Local
The federal industry minister is putting pressure on U.S.-based Lockheed Martin to provide more economic benefits in Canada if the government is to proceed with its planned purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets. Otherwise, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said in a...
by South Asian Star | Oct 14, 2025 | Local
VANCOUVER – Kiefer Sherwood knows special teams can make or break an NHL team. Early in the season, his Vancouver Canucks have seen their penalty kill and power play trend in opposite directions.“Power play and (penalty kill) are chances for momentum shifts and...
