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As Twitter fades to X, TikTok steps up with new text-based posts

As Twitter fades to X, TikTok steps up with new text-based posts

The same day Elon Musk abruptly dropped Twitter’s name and bird logo as part of its supposed transition to an “anything app” called X, TikTok impishly announced it will begin letting its users post — you guessed it — text-based messages.
Flight delays at Canadian airlines far outstrip U.S. peers

Flight delays at Canadian airlines far outstrip U.S. peers

Half of Air Canada flights, 64% of WestJet’s arrived late between June 19 and July 16
B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife

Inflation, workplace flexibility, may be changing the labour movement’s views on strike action
Elon Musk reveals new black and white X logo to replace Twitter’s blue bird

Elon Musk reveals new black and white X logo to replace Twitter’s blue bird

Elon Musk has unveiled a new black and white “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year.
North Island College and partners offer new food prep course

North Island College and partners offer new food prep course

North Vancouver Island Chefs Association, LUSH Valley Food Action Society and North Island College are teaming up to provide training for culinary-inspired students in the Comox Valley.
Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute

Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute

B.C. port union local says new tentative deal reached with employers, report unconfirmed
Hullo fast ferries begin Island-Mainland service starting in mid August

Hullo fast ferries begin Island-Mainland service starting in mid August

Vancouver Island Ferry Company announces initial sailing schedule for Nanaimo-Vancouver ferries
Netflix subscriber growth surges in best quarter since early pandemic

Netflix subscriber growth surges in best quarter since early pandemic

Numbers being considered a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off
Oil and gas methane reductions cheaper than paying carbon tax, study finds

Oil and gas methane reductions cheaper than paying carbon tax, study finds

‘The federal government’s target for 75 per cent reduction is achievable’
Renewed B.C. port strike action leads to speculation about federal reaction

Renewed B.C. port strike action leads to speculation about federal reaction

‘We have respected the collective bargaining process, but we need our ports operating’: ministers
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