Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute in B.C.

British Columbia’s government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry.
Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside says in a statement that veteran mediator Vince Ready will work with operator Western Pacific Marine and the B.C. General Employees’ Union to come to a settlement.
If one is not reached within 14 days, Ready will issue recommendations to the minister and both parties.
Unionized workers have been on strike si