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His comments come on the second day of the strike that has halted most HandyDART service in Metro Vancouver, although trips to certain medical treatments continue under an essential-service agreement.

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 President Joe McCann says he香蕉视频直播檚 trying to remain hopeful about mediated negotiations with employer Transdev Canada that are scheduled to commence on Sunday.

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