Mediation will resume next Friday with representatives from the company and the employee’s union.
Month: May 2022
ICBC warning drivers to slow down over May long weekend
ICBC is warning drivers to slow down this May long weekend, as they will be conducting a provincewide crackdown on speeding road users.
Public hearings begin on Vancouver’s divisive Broadway Plan
The plan is meant to guide development along the city’s Broadway corridor over the next 30 years and take advantage of the completion of the new $2.8 billion Broadway subway.
U.S. Senate confirms ambassador to Ukraine after 3-year vacancy amid Russian war
Veteran diplomat Bridget Brink was approved by unanimous voice vote just two weeks after President Joe Biden announced the nomination on April 25.
Region had sharp rise in opioid-related deaths, hospital visits during pandemic: MLHU
The Middlesex-London Health Unit’s findings mirror what’s being seen across Ontario since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
China eases COVID-19 test rules for Canadian travellers, other countries
The Chinese Embassy in Canada said in a statement that starting Saturday, travellers will no longer need a negative RT-PCR test seven days before flying.
CFL, CFL Players’ Association reach tentative collective agreement
The contract must still be ratified by both the CFL board of governors as well as the CFLPA membership.
Hamilton realtors association suggests ‘cooling off’ doesn’t mean ‘bargains’ for buyers
The president of the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington says home buyers will continue to see a tight market despite CREA numbers showing falling sales and prices.
Del Duca promises to pass Our London Family Act during London North Centre campaign stop
The visit marked the second time in just under a week that a major Ontario political party leader has visited the riding that’s expected to be London’s tightest race.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney intends to step down as UCP leader
Premier Jason Kenney announced his intention to step down as leader of the United Conservative Party on Wednesday night.
Serious assault at Edmonton auto body shop leaves person with critical injuries
Officers found a person with “significant injuries” who needed “immediate medical attention,” Edmonton police said.
Labour shortage forces closure of Penticton, B.C. pizzeria
Don Gigliotti, the owner of Corleone’s Pizzeria in Penticton, B.C. said he was unable to find employees, which led to the official closure on Monday.
Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.
Statue honouring life of Indigenous NHLer Fred Sasakamoose unveiled in Saskatoon
Fred Saskamoose was an elder from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and played for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1953-54 NHL season.
Montreal charity serving at-risk youth unveils new eco-friendly van
Not only is Dans la rue helping youth in need but the organization is doing it’s part to help the environment with a new van that runs on renewable natural gas.
Tory finance critic Ed Fast steps down after criticizing Poilievre’s attacks on central bank
A party statement said Fast wished to step down in order to devote more time to supporting Jean Charest for the Conservative party leadership.
US mothers warned against DIY baby formula
Desperate mothers are trying to mix their own baby formula, but experts warn of the dangers.
Aeroplan-funded flights set to bring Ukrainians to Canada delayed until June
U.S.-based organization Miles4Migrants said last month it had expected flights to begin as early as May using the new fund.
Man wanted for harassment, 5 warrants issued in Toronto since 2020: police
Toronto police said that in August 2020 they began to investigate allegations of criminal harassment in the area of Victoria Park Avenue and Ellesmere Road.
Police seek witnesses to fatal head-on collision near Agassiz, B.C.
RCMP hope to hear from witnesses of a crash involving a dump truck and tow truck on Highway 7 near Aggasiz, including a school bus driver who managed to avoid the collision.