Source: Daniel J. Rowe, Adam Kovac, The Canadian Press Staff cbc.ca, November 0,2, 2020 The suspect had also made threats of violence in 2014 “in a medical context,” but had no previous criminal record. MONTREAL — A 24-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and five of attempted murder in connection… Continue reading Quebec City Stabbing Suspect Charged With 2 Counts of First Degree Murder, 5 of Attempted Murder
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Trump vs Biden. Who Is Ahead?
Source: The Visual and Data Journalism Team, bbc.ca, October 30, 2020 Voters in America will decide on 3 November whether Donald Trump remains in the White House. The Republican president is being challenged by Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden, who is best known as Barack Obama’s vice-president but has been in US politics since the… Continue reading Trump vs Biden. Who Is Ahead?
Wildcat Strike Could Leave Alberta Health-Care Workers Facing Sanctions
Source: Janet French, cbc.ca, October 28, 2020 The Alberta Labour Relations Board declared the workers’ walkout an illegal strike. Working conditions and the Alberta government’s move to outsource up to 11,000 jobs prompted the job action. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is considering “disciplinary options” for unionized health-care workers who walked off the job earlier this… Continue reading Wildcat Strike Could Leave Alberta Health-Care Workers Facing Sanctions
Canada Post back-to-work legislation passed, comes into effect on Tuesday
Source: Rahul Kalvapalle and Jesse Ferreras Global News, November 26, 2018 Senate passes back to work legislation to end Canada Post strike. Federal legislation to put Canada Post workers back on the job officially passed Monday and will take effect at noon ET on Tuesday, forcing an end to rotating strikes. The Senate initially voted to pass Bill C-89… Continue reading Canada Post back-to-work legislation passed, comes into effect on Tuesday
Senators to resume debate on postal legislation after taking a day to reflect
Source: Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press, November 26, 2018 OTTAWA — Senators are to resume a special sitting today to examine a back-to-work bill that would force an end to rotating strikes at Canada Post as the walkouts enter their sixth week. Bill C-89 was debated in the upper chamber on Saturday after the Liberal government… Continue reading Senators to resume debate on postal legislation after taking a day to reflect
Feds move to end Canada Post strike, table back to work bill
Source: Rachel Aiello, CTV News, November 22, 2018 OTTAWA – Less than 24 hours before one of the busiest shopping days of the year, the federal government has tabled legislation that, once passed, would force Canada Post workers back on the job. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Patty Hajdu introduced the bill in the… Continue reading Feds move to end Canada Post strike, table back to work bill
Feds to legislate end to Canada Post strike if no resolution in coming days
Source: CTV News, November 20, 2018 Federal Labour Minister Patty Hajdu says the government will table legislation to end the Canada Post strike unless a resolution is reached soon. “We strongly encourage both sides to reach a deal and are prepared to table legislation if we do not see a resolution over the next few… Continue reading Feds to legislate end to Canada Post strike if no resolution in coming days
Canada Post rotating strikes hit Edmonton, Kelowna after union rejects latest offer
Source: The Canadian Press, November 19, 2018 Canada Post offer rejected, no sign of reconciliation Canada Post workers took their rotating strikes to Alberta and British Columbia Monday after rejecting the Crown corporation’s latest offer and asking that a mediator be appointed to help end the ongoing labour dispute. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says they… Continue reading Canada Post rotating strikes hit Edmonton, Kelowna after union rejects latest offer
Postal workers on strike in new areas of Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Source: CBC News, November 1, 2018 Strikes over on P.E.I. and in Joliette, Que. There are new Canada Post strikes to mark the start of November in Regina, Hamilton, Ont., North Bay, Ont., La Mauricie, Que., and the Outaouais on Thursday. Meanwhile, postal workers represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers are still on strike… Continue reading Postal workers on strike in new areas of Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan postal workers no longer on strike
Source: CBC News, October 31, 2018 Saskatoon, Weyburn and Moose Jaw locals walked off job Tuesday morning Saskatoon, Weyburn and Moose Jaw locals are not on strike anymore, as of this morning. They had walked off the job Tuesday morning between 6 and 8 a.m. CST. Read full article here…. Image Source: Chanss Lagaden/CBC