July 31, 2005
- Vancouver truck companies rejected a deal to end the month long Vancouver Container Truck Association's strike at the Port of Vancouver. 1000 drivers voted 90% in favour of the two-year contract proposed by a mediator earlier Sunday but the 40 owners later unanimously rejected the proposal. (CTV)
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