McGill University teaching assistants want better wages and better working conditions. They've just launched an eight-week strike in hopes of putting pressure on the institution. 'Low ball after low ball,' teaching assistant says of McGill offers One day into an eight-week strike, the union representing McGill University teaching assistants (TA) …
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Doug Ford’s bullish view of Ontario economy to be tested in Tuesday’s budget
Ontario Premier Doug Ford keeps on describing the province’s economy in glowing terms, but plenty of economists believe a far less rosy picture will be painted when Ford’s finance minister tables his budget on Tuesday. Premier Doug Ford calls province ‘economic powerhouse,’ yet banks cast a more gloomy view Ontario …
Read More »Four found dead inside rural residence near Neudorf, Sask.
Melville RCMP received a request to conduct a wellness check at a home at around 6 p.m. Sunday. Officers went to the property and found four dead adults inside. Sask. RCMP Major Crimes unit to investigate deaths considered suspicious Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes unit is investigating after four people were …
Read More »Judge confirms plan to restructure Atlantic Canada newspaper chain
A Nova Scotia judge has approved a plan for restructuring Saltwire, the company which owns a string of newspapers in Atlantic Canada, including the Halifax Chronicle Herald, the Charlottetown Guardian and the St. John’s Telegram. Saltwire sought creditor protection earlier this month A Nova Scotia judge has approved the plan …
Read More »Manitoba OKs $530M settlement after judge found province improperly kept money from children in care
The province of Manitoba has agreed to pay out more than $500 million after a judge found the government improperly withheld federal monies intended for children in care. The "historic settlement is a significant step forward in rectifying the discrimination endured by vulnerable children in care," the government and plaintiffs …
Read More »Manitoba OKs $530M settlement after judge finds it improperly kept money from children in care
The province of Manitoba has agreed to pay out more than $500 million after a judge found the government improperly withheld federal monies intended for children in care. The "historic settlement is a significant step forward in rectifying the discrimination endured by vulnerable children in care," the government and plaintiffs …
Read More »Charges dropped against Ontario cops in shooting that killed toddler
All criminal charges have been dropped against three Ontario Provincial Police officers who were accused in a deadly police shooting that killed a father and toddler in Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Crown says child's death was 'tragic, unintended consequence of [shots] fired' in act of self defence All criminal charges have …
Read More »Final rush of Ukrainians arrive in Nova Scotia ahead of emergency visa deadline
As the deadline looms for Ukrainians to use Canada's emergency visa, Nova Scotia is experiencing a final spike in new arrivals. Ukrainian nationals have until March 31 to come to Canada Ukrainians rush to Canada ahead of emergency visa deadline 4 hours ago Duration 2:57 With a deadline looming for …
Read More »Ontario ad campaign ‘It’s Happening Here’ has cost taxpayers $8M
An advertising campaign by Premier Doug Ford’s government that has been criticized as partisan self-promotion is costing taxpayers about $8 million, CBC News has learned. Publicly funded ads from Doug Ford's government aired during Super Bowl, Oscars, Emmy Awards An advertising campaign by Premier Doug Ford's government that has been …
Read More »Auto insurance changes coming in Ontario budget: sources
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government will make auto insurance changes a central feature of the budget it tables on Tuesday, CBC News has learned. Doug Ford government will increase choices for drivers to get lower car insurance premiums, insiders say Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government will make auto insurance changes …
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