Veteran labour mediator Vince Ready has been appointed by the province to act as a special mediator in the ongoing transit strike in the Cowichan Valley.

Jennifer Whiteside, minister of Labour, said on Sept. 5 that the strike, which began seven months ago, has been deeply disruptive to people living in the Cowichan Valley who rely on transit to get to work, go to school, attend medical appointments and access everyday services.

“This dispute has gone on for far too long," she said. "There’s a real urgency for the parties to get back to the table, find a fair resolution and get transit services back on the road. To help the parties resolve the ongoing labour dispute, I have appointed Vince Ready as a special mediator. Mr. Ready has vast experience in labour relations and is renowned for h

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