First Canada has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1722, who have been on strike the past 13 days.

The ATU is expected to present the terms of the deal to its membership tomorrow, Nov. 23, 2016.

First Canada plans to resume all transit services as quickly as possible, likely by Nov. 24.

The City of Kelowna played a significant role in bridging the divide between the union and the company.

“We are grateful to Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran and City of Kelowna staff who helped broker this agreement,” said John Peck, First Canada Regional Vice-President.

“We sincerely regret the inconvenience to our valued customers for the interruption of transit services and we look forward to working with our employees as we restore this vital community service.”

First Canada is asking transit users in the Kelowna Regional Transit System for their patience over the next few days as the company works to mobilize staff, schedules and its fleet.

The ATU walked out on First Canada on Nov. 10. No public transit had been running since the strike began.