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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new action-thriller titled Hostile Takeover will be hitting theatres in the coming years — and it is being entirely filmed using Regina’s new LED Volume at the John Hopkins Soundstage. The 320-degree screen allows cast and crew to film in locations …
Read More »Quebec court authorizes class action against Bombardier
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 27, 2024 11:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec judge is authorizing a class action from shareholders against Bombardier Inc. over claims that the plane maker presented a false picture of its financial situation in …
Read More »Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick vote for strike action if contract talks fail – New Brunswick
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 27, 2024 12:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Crown prosecutors in New Brunswick have voted 99 per cent in favour of strike action if their current round of contract talks break down. The New Brunswick …
Read More »Appeal court upholds TTC workers’ right to strike, as potential job action looms – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 23, 2024 12:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s top court has upheld the right of Toronto Transit Commission workers to strike, a decision that comes just days before potential job action. The Court of Appeal …
Read More »Restaurant association head says “immediate action” needed to make workers, customers safer – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With restaurants across the city continuing to deal with safety issues, the head of the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association says plans to bring in safety measures are moving at an unacceptable pace. Shaun Jeffrey says he’s been involved in meetings with …
Read More »Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant following a spike in benzene readings and after members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill and were hospitalized. While the Chief of the community says the government needs to shut down the Sarnia-area plant immediately and hinted at …
Read More »‘Freedom Convoy’ trial: Lead plaintiff in proposed class action testifies
By Laura Osman The Canadian Press Posted October 16, 2023 7:37 am Updated October 16, 2023 9:59 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The woman who went to court to get an injunction against the “Freedom Convoy” last year is set to testify Monday in the criminal …
Read More »Housing advocates mark National Day of Action for Social Housing – Winnipeg
On Thursday, housing advocates in Winnipeg joined a national movement pushing for more affordable housing units from Canada’s federal government. Gathered out front of Liberal MP Dan Vandal’s office, advocates signed pre-written letters, demanding that 30,000 more social housing units be built over the next decade. Lindsey McBain, co-ordinator of …
Read More »Recent violent crime in Winnipeg reignites demand from business owners for urgent action – Winnipeg
Winnipeg business owners are once again demanding action as violent crime continues to surge in the city causing public safety concerns and frustration. This comes after an employee at a local convenience store was shot while trying to prevent a man from stealing a drink on Tuesday morning. While the …
Read More »Manitoba liquor workers plan further strike action – Winnipeg
Union workers with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries are escalating their strike action after an unsuccessful weekend at the bargaining table. After a one-day picket last week Wednesday by some of the 1,400 Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) members, president Kyle Ross said no deal has been made. All …
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