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The clock is ticking for Air Canada and its pilots to reach an agreement in their labour dispute ahead of a looming shutdown that could upend air travel for thousands of passengers. Some disruptions have already begun as a midnight deadline is fast approaching for the national carrier and the …
Read More »Winnipeg Goldeyes skipper chosen manager of the year ahead of crucial Game 2 – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Goldeyes will have the reigning manager of the year in the dugout on Wednesday when their playoff series resumes. Goldeyes skipper Logan Watkins was named the American Association manager of the year in his first season with the club. Watkins led the Goldeyes to a 56-43 record while …
Read More »PWHL unveils names, logos for all six teams ahead of second season
The wait is finally over after the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the names for its six teams Monday. In Canada, there will be Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres. Across the border, it’s the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens. “We heard loud and clear from …
Read More »TIFF touts Rogers as ‘presenting sponsor’ ahead of 1st fest without Bell
When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet to welcome Hollywood’s top stars this week, it will do so with dozens of new brand supporters that organizers hope will put to rest any notions the event has lost some of its corporate cachet. TIFF said Tuesday the number …
Read More »Judge to outline facts ahead of Thursday sentencing in Coutts border blockade
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 27, 2024 8:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Alberta judge is set to outline the pertinent facts to be considered before the sentencing arguments begin for two men convicted of mischief and a weapons charge …
Read More »Why you might see Air Canada pilots on picket lines ahead of a possible strike
Air Canada pilots will be taking to the picket lines next week in advance of a possible work stoppage. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said Friday that pilots from Canada’s largest air carrier will participate in a nationwide “informational picket” on Tuesday. Pilots will be demonstrating at the international …
Read More »Ontario commuters to face disruptions if unprecedented rail work stoppage goes ahead
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 21, 2024 10:52 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of Ontario commuters are looking at possible travel disruption as the clock ticks down on a work stoppage at one of Canada’s largest railways. Metrolinx says GO train service …
Read More »Alberta’s school cellphone ban leads to some confusion ahead of school year: ATA
The head of the Alberta Teachers’ Association says the rollout of new policies banning cellphone use in classrooms starting this fall has some teachers confused about how they’ll be expected to follow them. President Jason Schilling said about two weeks before most kindergarten to Grade 12 students go back to class, it’s …
Read More »Calgary Stampede: What to know ahead of Parade Day – Calgary
Time to dust off your cowboy boots and hats, Calgary. Stampede season is here and will kick off with Parade Day on Friday. The parade will begin just before 9 a.m. and will start at the intersection of Ninth Avenue and Third Street Southeast. More than 100 entries entries will …
Read More »Demonstrators take down some tents at UofT encampment, plan rally ahead of deadline – Toronto
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Toronto, facing court orders to dismantle their weeks-old encampment, started to take down tents and tarps on Wednesday morning, though vowed to continue their campus activism. Despite moves to disassemble the camp, demonstrators said they still planned to hold a rally on Wednesday afternoon …
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