Vancouver truck strike averted

Unionized container truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver agreed Thursday to vote on a tentative deal drawn up by mediators.

Mediators will conduct an independent review of the key issues including wages, working conditions and wait times at port terminals.

The unionized truckers will vote Saturday on the deal and have agreed to a 60-day truce while the review takes place.

The truckers had threatened to walk out at noon Thursday, but agreed to discuss their outstanding issues after mediators were appointed.