The Government of Canada has announced over $2.7M to support 12 rural transit projects across N.S. that will fund improvements to rural transit services, new vehicles, and supporting infrastructure including bus shelters/stops and charging infrastructure. Over $1.2M was also announced for the Pictou County Transit Authority and the Town of Bridgewater.
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Construction
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Added on 2024-12-13
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Nova Scotia
- canada.ca
The Government of Canada has announced over $5.1M in funding to the Kings Transit Authority for public transit infrastructure in Annapolis, Kings, and Digby counties through the Canada Public Transit Fund. The funding will be delivered over 10 years from 2026-2036 to help advance key improvements.
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-12-06
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Annapolis Valley Region, NS
- canada.ca
The Amalgamated Transit Union estimates that roughly 20% of Halifax Transit drivers could be affected if their temporary work permits are not renewed or if those drivers don’t become permanent residents before their permits expire that could severely challenge the transit system in 2025. HRM could lose 100-150 drivers, operators, and mechanics.
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-11-25
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Halifax Region, NS
- saltwire.com
Unifor states that a new three-year agreement has been reached between the 240 Autoport workers it represents and the CN Autoport facility in Eastern Passage. The contract will see wage increases, lump-sum bonuses, and vacation and pension improvements.
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-04-03
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Halifax Region, NS
- ctvnews.ca
Almost 240 Autoport workers in Eastern Passage have gone on strike after negotiations broke down between the company and Unifor Local 100 union. Autoport offered an 8% wage increase over three years to workers who currently earn $22.30 to $33.06 an hour.
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-02-27
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Halifax Region, NS
- cbc.ca
The Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE) is experiencing staffing shortages, with vacancies for permanent and spare bus driver positions. The school board is also actively recruiting janitors, educational assistants, and early childhood educators.
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Educational services
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Added on 2024-01-01
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Annapolis Valley Region, NS
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Saltwire