Divisions concerned about city resolution to transfer school bus operations to school boards
Lethbridge School Division and Holy Spirit Catholic School Division have raised concerns related to the City of Lethbridge’s Fiscal and Operational Performance Review, and the recommendation to sever the collaborative relationship currentlyRead More…
Lethbridge Council Decision To Privatize School Bus Division A Bad Choice: Transit Union President
Lethbridge—The president of the Lethbridge transit union is sending a strong message to City Council over their decision to divest the city’s school bus division. “It’s harsh. They have decided to takeRead More…
Family “Celebration of Life” of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens to be held November 15, 2019
The family of ATU International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens will be holding a “Celebration of Life” on Friday, November 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. The service will begin at 11:00 am at theRead More…
Metro Vancouver transit strike prompts cancellations as premier won’t intervene
VANCOUVER – Commuters in Metro Vancouver face more cancellations on Wednesday as talks remain stalled in an ongoing transit strike and Premier John Horgan says the province will not intervene. About 5,000Read More…
With campaign looming, Trudeau makes $1.2B transit announcement in Quebec City
QUEBEC — For the second month in a row, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a billion-dollar funding announcement for public transit in Quebec, a province whose support he badly needs to maintainRead More…
Lethbridge’s new Park ‘n’ Ride transit terminal slated to open Aug. 28
After 18 months and almost $20 million, the City of Lethbridge has announced an opening date for the new Park ‘n’ Ride transit terminal. “We’re excited to have one safe, convenient and accessibleRead More…
Advisory council calls for $15B universal, single-payer pharmacare plan
An advisory council appointed by the Liberal government is recommending the establishment of a universal, single-payer public pharmacare system. The council’s 171-page report, released Wednesday, calls for the creation of a new drugRead More…
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Work on downtown transit terminal heading indoors
Dave Mabell Lethbridge Herald dmabell@lethbridgeherald.com The gigantic crane is gone and all the pre-cast concrete blocks are in place. And construction of the city’s downtown bus terminal and parkade is under wraps.Read More…