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Minister’s statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit dispute
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit System labour dispute:
If you are a child or youth and would like to talk to someone, call the Helpline for Children at 310-1234 (no area code).
You can call at any time of the day or night and you do not have to give your name.